Now recruiting for 2026
Open your garden, meet nature lovers, and raise funds locally. We’ll supply guidance, materials and promotion.
Why open your garden?
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Do good locally: Every cuppa, conversation, and garden stroll helps fund hospice care in Somerset
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Any garden counts: Small, large, wild, tidy, modern or traditional – all types of local gardens can take part.
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Community connection: Bump into old friends, meet neighbours you’ve never spoken to before, and end up spending the whole afternoon chatting and enjoying the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful way to strengthen local ties and bring people together through something beautiful.
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Wellbeing in nature: Gardening supports relaxation, mindfulness and social connection—values at the heart of our hospice.
What you’ll receive as a host
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Host Welcome Pack (from December): tips, checklists and fundraising ideas
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Publicity & listings: inclusion in our print brochure and website, plus PR and social media where possible
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On-the-day resources: posters, signage and donation guidance
- Advice from the team: planning support, accessibility guidance and money-handling tips.
Gardens and hospice care
At St Margaret’s, gardens are more than green spaces – they are living sanctuaries. Our hospice gardens in Taunton and Yeovil are welcoming, calming, and accessible places where patients and their loved ones can spend precious moments together.
Our Head Gardener, Caroline says:
Having worked at the Taunton hospice for six years, I have heard so many stories of how the garden contributes to supporting our patients and their loved ones. For some patients, it’s as simple as seeing the birds or squirrels out of their window, others have enjoyed picking flowers, growing tomatoes, deadheading the summer flowers or enjoying the outdoor space with visitors."
Out in the community, we support people to remain independent at home for as long as possible. For many, their gardens are a source of pride and solace. When illness makes it difficult to keep up with maintenance, our teams help patients apply for attendance allowances and other support so they can continue to enjoy tidy, beautiful gardens – spaces that nourish wellbeing even during challenging times.
This is why Glorious Gardens feels so special: it reflects what we see every day – the power of gardens to bring people together, provide peace of mind, and nurture both body and spirit.
Thank you to our 2025 gardeners!
To everyone who opened their gates, baked cakes, visited gardens, and donated: thank you. Together you raised £31,471 in 2025, helping us provide specialist care, comfort, and support for patients and families across Somerset.
Every pound raised through Glorious Gardens goes far beyond flowers; it ensures people facing life-limiting illness can receive expert medical care, emotional support, and the chance to make the most of every precious moment.
Glorious Gardens Raffle Winners
Thank you so much to everyone who played our Glorious Gardens raffle in 2025. We are delighted to announce the winners below.
1st prize – Annual membership of the Newt Somerset
Mrs P, North Petherton
2nd prize – Wildlife Hamper
Mrs C, Withycombe
3rd prize – Somerset Days Out
Mr K, Bridgwater
4th prize – Westlands Screening Vouchers
Mr G, North Petherton
We have been in contact with all prize winners individually. Thank you for your support!
Glorious Gardens 2025 proudly sponsored by
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
Sponsorship opportunities
Local businesses can sponsor the 2026 Glorious Gardens campaign or individual pages in the brochure. To discuss opportunities, please get in touch.
FAQs
Glorious Gardens is a community fundraising campaign where people open their gardens in and around Somerset to raise money for St Margaret’s Hospice.
The 2026 campaign runs from 1 April to 1 October 2026.
Gardens open all across Somerset, and in neighbouring counties such as Dorset.
Yes. We welcome all gardens: courtyards, allotments, schools, care homes, community gardens, and private homes.
Not at all. Visitors love variety!
Register your interest using the form on this page. We’ll be in touch with next steps and your host pack.
Yes. We list host gardens in our brochure and online, and promote widely where possible.
That’s up to you. Many hosts suggest a donation on the day, and some add extras like refreshments or plant sales.
Yes, businesses can sponsor the full campaign or brochure pages. Contact the team to discuss options.