The Origin and Development of Open Gardens Under the National Gardens Scheme in England and Wales

Abstract

The National Gardens Scheme in England and Wales was established in 1927, has organised Open Garden which means opening private gardens to the public. The purpose of the research is to understand the background of establishment and the history of the NGS by the rolls of minutes. The significant features of the NGS's management are: I. Making powerful organisation by the cooperation and merger with other societies, II. Progress of attraction by the diversity of garden types and opening programmes, III. Diversity and expansion of the option choices according to social needs, and flexibility management such as “Additional Charity Nominated by Owner”.