THE Stannary Garden in Mary Tavy will be open on Sunday (June 19) in aid of charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme.

It is one of thousands of private gardens which raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and a range of other charities each year.

The garden will be open from noon to 6pm and there will be light lunches as well as teas available. This informal two-acre garden has views of Dartmoor. Originally a field, the planting is naturalistic and abundant, with areas for wildlife including ponds and a meadow.

There will be plants on sale, all grown in the garden and there is a conservatory and polytunnel if shelter from rain is needed.

Entrance is £3.50 for adults and free for children. The garden will be open again on August 14 for the National Gardens Scheme.

There is further information about the National Garden Scheme at http://www.ngs.org.uk">www.ngs.org.uk or about The Stannary Garden at http://www.stannary.co.uk">www.stannary.co.uk