Ric W. Horner – British Land & Seascape Painter

Garden Safari Whitstable – NGS Open Day Event

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Landscape painter Ric W. Horner and his partner are passionate about nature conservation and the mental health benefits of gardens. The have opening their stunning garden every year as part of the NGS-The National Garden Scheme. Over the duration of 13 years, they have developed a previously neglected plot into an impressive wildlife area, packed full of pollinator-friendly flowers (over 260 different species!), two ponds, romantic walk-ways and a small woodland area.

By getting involved in this way, they are 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

ngs.org.uk/gardens/whitstable-joy-lane-gardens-ct5

Ric is also available for commissions.

To see samples go to: House & Garden portraits

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to tour around his art studio, pick up greeting cards, prints, or original paintings.

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

Below: painting of Mount Ephraim Gardens

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