Sligo's Secret Gardens have quietly built a reputation as one of the town's more successful charity fundraisers. The scheme opens private gardens that are normally closed to the public, with the money collected going to good causes. So far the effort has brought in €113,000 for the charities it backs. Over the years the gardens have shifted their focus, moving from ornamental flower displays toward organic vegetables. Volunteers and the hosts who open their gates do much of the work, from tending beds to guiding visitors on open days. The mix of show gardens and homegrown produce has kept visitors coming back each season. For a local initiative run on goodwill and garden space, the €113,000 tally is a serious sum.