NGS Open Art Garden in Whitstable

Landscape painter Ric W. Horner is passionate about nature conservation and the mental health benefits of gardens. He is opening his stunning space this year as part of the NGS-The National Garden Scheme. Over the duration of 12 years, he has developed this plot into an impressive wildlife area, packed full of pollinator-friendly flowers, ponds, romantic walk-ways and a small woodland area. He joins the NGS nearly every year, so hundreds of visitors can enjoy this wonderful space too.

By getting involved in this way, he is helping to raise money for nursing and health charities through admissions. The NGS’s core beneficiaries include Carer’s Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. In 2025 alone, the NGS made an annual donation of over £3.8 million.

.So, if you like to enjoy a day visiting a dozen or so eclectic gardens along Joy Lane and neighbourhood by the sea, then come down on

SUNDAY, 10TH MAY 2026

10am-4pm

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From Arts & Crafts villas to mid century bungalows, some productive, others wildlife friendly, large or compact, people in Joy Lane garden on heavy clay, are prone to northerly winds and hope to inspire those new to gardening with our ingenuity and style..

You can also commission Ric to paint your own garden, or favourite view. To see more samples go to: House & town portraits

To find out more: visit Whitstable Gardens on Facebook. www.facebook.com/whitstableopengardens

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to tour around Ric’s art studio, pick up greeting cards, prints and landscapes, have a cup of tea & cake, as well as enjoy colourful flower paintings by

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Her artwork will also be for sale on the day.

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