THIS weekend, May 31/ June 1, over 20 different venues will be opening up as part of this year’s Open Gardens Scheme in Ross-on-Wye.

These including private gardens, public spaces, the Tudorville allotments and the community gardens will be opening to celebrate the many facets of gardening in Ross from noon.

This year one focus of the event is on wildlife friendly gardening and the gardeners are joining forces with members of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust who will be on hand to provide inspiration and practical advice.

In addition to various refreshment stops and plant stalls the gardens will also be hosting pop up art displays including paintings by local artists and an outdoor sculpture gallery.

All proceeds will go to the Friends of St Mart’s to support the development of the church as a community facility.