Gardeners’ charity Perennial has launched a ‘Go Green’ campaign as part of its annual HortAid fundraising campaign.

“We hope the 'go green' theme will inspire people from across the industry and all those who love gardens and green spaces to get involved and raise money for Perennial,” a spokmesman said.

Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping all horticulturists in crisis, is calling on the horticultural industry and the garden-loving public to help it raise funds for its 175th anniversary appeal. It is on track to raise £175,000 during 2014

Anita Bates, the charity’s director of marketing and development, says it’s a chance for anyone who works in horticulture and all those who love gardening to get involved.

A team of four gardeners, led by Sarah Walsh, will trek the Saints Way Challenge, a coast to coast walk across Cornwall, next week. (11–13 August)

Dale Connelly, one half of the Skinny Jeans Gardeners, will ride a 100km Crafted Classique sponsored cycle on 30 August.

Perennial will be at the SALTEX trade show from 2 – 4 September with a ‘Kickathon’ fundraising challenge. In addition to telling visitors and exhibitors about the work of the charity, everyone visiting the stand will be encouraged to enter the football speed challenge. A leaderboard will announce the fastest kick at the end of each day.

Helmsley Walled Garden is donating half the gate takings from its open day on 7 September 2014.

A ‘Feng Shui in your garden’ event is being held at Moss Wood garden in Cheshire on 10 September. Voluntary donations will be collected for Perennial on the day.

A special event at Windsor Castle will raise funds for HortAid on 10 September. A Military Knight’s Tale is a new and unique tour giving a personal insight into the ancient and noble institution of the Military Knights of Windsor. Tickets are £40.

Perennial will once again be Show Charity at the Harrogate Autumn Show from 12 – 14 September.

And Perennial is hoping the intrepid team of Grubby Gardeners – who appeared naked on national television for Perennial earlier this year – will be using the Go Green theme to make another appearance during HortAid 2014.

Click here to find out how to get involved.