A KEEN gardener is allowing visitors to roam her three acres of land to raise money for charity.

Judy Cowan's garden is not like any other, and visitors will be in for a few surprises if they spot the baby elephant made from wire or a leopard up a tree.

Little Myles garden on Ongar Road in Stondon Massey will open on June 28 and July 5, between 11am and 4pm, to raise money for St Francis Hospice and the National Garden Scheme.

Judy said: "It's a romantic garden surrounded by wild flowers and grasses.

"Visitors can see how vegetables and lettuce can be grown in an ornamental way and there are hidden garden rooms made from shells, slate and stones.

"There are also full borders, cascading old fashioned roses and paths that meander past secret places to sit and enjoy the peacefulness of the garden."

A herb garden and Asian garden with floating petals on water pots will also be open for visitors to walk around.

Tea and homemade cakes will be on sale as well as various plants.

Admission is £3.50 for adults and £1 for children.

For more information contact Judy on 01277 363176.