John’s Garden: Brittle Bone Society Open Day

Emily with John and Willow

This special Spring Bank Holiday Monday Open Day is helping a very special local youngster Emily Fellows to raise money for the Brittle Bone Society.

Emily was born with Osteogenesis imperfecta (a genetic bone disorder characterised by fragile bones that break easily). She is challenging herself to complete one mile a day in May for the Society and to achieve her personal challenge badge at Scouts.

Her story has inspired nursery owner John Massey to open his garden on this date and donate all proceeds to the Brittle Bone Society, which has provided essential support for Emily over the years. Emily visits John’s Garden with her Mum and she has a very special relationship with John’s dog Willow, a gentle and much loved Border Collie.

About John’s Garden:

‘John’s Garden’ at Ashwood Nurseries is a wonderful eight acre private garden created by nursery owner John Massey VMH. Informal borders, island beds, woodland dells, a fern stumpery and wildlife garden* are set against the beautiful backdrop of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Regarded as one of the finest private gardens in the UK, it has a wealth of rare plants as well as many familiar favourites. There are grasses, herbaceous perennials, daphnes and clematis in abundance.

Essential information:

A view through the borders…

• Monday May 27th
• 10am-4pm (last entrance)
• Tickets are available to buy on the day (cash payment preferred)
• Pre-booking is not required
• Garden visit cost: £7.50 per person **
  
• Children under 12 are allowed free of charge.
  
• **the entire entrance charge will be donated to the Brittle Bone Society.
• There will be a raffle on the day, please give generously.
  
• John’s Garden is open on most Saturdays throughout the year:  more dates

Additional information:

Emily with Willow, best of friends

• The owner John Massey, or or one of his team of gardeners, will be in the garden.
• *The wildlife garden will open if ground conditions permit.
• A delicious selection of food and drinks are available to purchase in the tea room. more
• In addition, in fine weather, hot drinks and light refreshments are available from the Ossbox servery.
• We are sorry but picnics are not allowed in John’s Garden.
• We regret that dogs are not allowed in John’s Garden.
• Toilet facilities are available adjacent to the gift shop.
• Sensible shoes are advised in damp conditions.

Emily’s Just Giving Page:

Emily would love to receive additional donations for the Brittle Bone Society via her Just Giving page.