There are several exciting gardens open today around the country as part of the Modern Gardens Open Days scheme. This is a chance to glimpse some of the contemporary gardens that are being created in Britain — from tiny courtyards to acres of former walled gardens. For details of gardens open, visit www.moderngardens.co.uk
Strawberries for tea
The Henry Doubleday Research Association gardens at Ryton, Coventry, and Yalding, Maidstone, are both holding a Strawberry Fayre today, from 10am-5pm. As well as cookery demonstrations, experts will be on hand to help with strawberry-growing problems. For details call 024 7630 3517 (Ryton) or 01622 814 650 (Yalding)
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Village view
The village of Chelsworth in Suffolk is holding an open gardens day today, from 2pm, with more than 20 gardens on display. Entry costs £4. For details, call 01449 740 438 or visit www.chelsworth.co.uk
Welsh debut
The 20-acre garden at Rhosygilwen Mansion, Cilgerran, Cardigan, is open for the National Gardens Scheme for the first time today, from 10.30am-4pm. There are woodland gardens, a large walled garden, a formal garden and restored Edwardian glasshouses. For details, call 01239 841 387 or visit www.ngs.org.uk
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History lecture
There will be a lecture on Scottish plant hunters by Charles Lyte at the National Trust for Scotland, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, on July 5 at 7pm. Tickets cost £6. Call 0131 243 9578 to book