The weekend raises funds for The Children's Society and this year raised £7,608 in total for the cause. Ms Lush's home acts as a hub for the trail (Image: Nikita Singh)Ann Lush, 86, launched the Open Garden Trail 30 years ago alongside her late husband Dennis in 1996. Since then, Ms Lush has raised around £120,000 to support the charity simply by opening her garden. When asked what draws people to this event, Mrs Lush said: “It’s a haven of tranquillity and peace. Inside a tropical garden that was part of the trail (Image: Nikita Singh)Ann Lush’s home alone raised £3,000 over the course of the weekend, selling a range of homemade cakes, jams and marmalades.