Host an Open Garden

Do you love your garden and want to show it off? Turn your passion for plants into a powerful way to support Dorothy House by hosting your very own Open Garden Event! 

Whether you’re inviting a few friends and family for an afternoon among the flowers, or throwing open your gates to the public, your event can make a huge difference.

By opening your garden, you’ll be helping ensure that no one in our community has to face death alone.

Ready to get involved?

Register your interest by clicking the ‘sign up’ button below and our team will be in touch to help you plan the perfect garden event!

Together, let’s grow something beautiful — for our gardens and for our community.

Opening your garden can make a big difference to end of life care

could fund two full night shifts

delivered at a patient’s home, by a compassionate, skilled and experienced Hospice at Home Carer. Providing care, essential respite to families, enabling a person to stay in the comfort of their own home at the end of their life. 

could fund 25 hours

of 1:1 specialist counselling, helping patients, families, carers and children to cope with the emotional and psychological impact of illness, dying, death, and bereavement.

could fund 24 hours

on our Inpatient Unit, so a patient can receive essential nursing care, medic care and physio support. Providing symptom control and pain relief. 

5 fundraising ideas for your Open Garden 

Go the extra mile with these ideas to help raise extra funds.  

  • Plant and pot luck sale: sell small plants or create colourful painted pots to sell. 
  • Tea and scones: set up a tea and cake area where visitors can relax, chat, and have some refreshments. 
  • Treasure hunt: hide treasures around the area for young visitors to discover. 
  • Mini workshops: share gardening skills and knowledge with talks and workshops. 
  • A garden bake-off: visitors can pay to taste and vote for their favourite cakes.