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In 2015 new non-for-profit organisations have sprung up to carry on some of the tradition in individual states including Open
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A nominal fee was charged for each viewing. This money was divided with 35% going to the garden owner or their nominated charity, and 65% going to the Open Garden Scheme. After funding the scheme operating costs, the remainder was given as grants to community garden projects, with over $ 800,000 in
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