Mike Jackson's Open Garden
Every year, Rotarian Mike Jackson opens his garden to the public.
WHAT A LOVELY DAY
Back in 1967 Mike Jackson and his late wife Norma moved into a lovely house in
Newfield Crescent, Dore and straight way decided that they would develop the large
garden into something special and this they did. Their garden is without doubt great
credit to them for all their hard work.
Over time, more and more people were aware of the development and around 40
years ago a decision was made to formally invite people to visit their garden and
whilst not making any entry charges they would encourage visitors to make a
donation for charity. In the year 2000 the garden was approved by the National
Garden Society, with an entry in its national directory for many years.
With the assistance of the ladies from Rotary Inner Wheel and others to
provide refreshments, suddenly Mike Jackson’ s Open Garden became a regular
event not just in and around Dore but in many surrounding areas.
Thanks are due to Rotarian Mike together with Abbeydale Rotarians, neighbours and friends
for their support,
We are all now looking forward to the Open Garden Day in 2027
