Visit Sussex Prairies 10th Sept and help NGS charities including Marie Curie and Parkinson’s UK.

Exciting prairie garden of approximately 8 acres planted in the naturalistic style using 60,000 plants and over 1,600 different varieties. A colourful garden featuring a huge variety of unusual ornamental grasses. Expect layers of colour, texture and architectural splendour. Surrounded by mature oak trees with views of Chanctonbury Ring and Devil’s Dyke on the South Downs. Permanent sculpture collection and exhibited sculpture throughout the season. Rare breed sheep and pigs. Tropical entrance garden.

Sussex Prairies is open for the National Garden Scheme Sunday 10th September (1pm-5pm) Admission £10, children free. Home-made teas. Pay (cash only) on the day.

Visit https://ngs.org.uk for more information about the work of the National Garden Scheme, to search for gardens opening in your area or to find out how to open your own garden.