Following the disappointment of cancellation last year, 12 or 13 gardens will open this year, on July 14, for the annual Gardens Open Day.

Four of these gardens have never opened to the public before, and others have been changed since the last time they were viewed.

The weather has not been too harsh this winter, so the organisers are hoping that the damage many shrubs and other plants suffered last year, has been repaired.

Tickets for the event will be available from John Beard, Bridge Street, Kidderminster, or anyone interested can obtain further information from Sue Cooke on 01562 631001 or e-mail sue@mygarden.fsnet.co.uk.