Reg Langlois – the St Brelade resident who for almost 30 years has opened up his garden to locals and tourists alike – recently announced on social media that he will be selling his house and garden.
“All good things have to come to an end,” wrote Reg as he shared the news.
This decision comes after the recent loss of his wife of 64 years, Mary.
Islanders have paid their respects to Mary and shared fond memories of the garden in response to Reg’s announcement.
Many remembered Mary as “an incredible woman” and Reg’s “lifelong companion”.
One islander said: “Mary was a wonderful lady and brought such a ray of sunlight into your beautiful garden.”
“The magical garden will be in peoples’ hearts for generations,” added another.
Pictured: Islanders have shared their heartfelt memories of the garden, which first opened in 1994.
The garden was opened by Reg in 1994 as part of his retirement and became a free attraction for about 15,000 visitors each year.
It has been a venue for various events, including weddings, children’s parties, charity events, music concerts, and performances.
Spanning 1.5 acres, the garden featured a 240-seat amphitheatre, a Koi pond, an illuminated pirate ship, a jewellery shop, an alpine garden, a fairy garden, a tea garden, a BBQ area, and a rescue terrapin sanctuary over the years.
Pictured: Hautlieu Students performing in the Reg’s Garden amphitheatre. (Rob Currie)
It was designed to be accessible to everyone and included a wheelchair swing, wheelchair-accessible paths, disabled toilets, and parking for 200 cars.
Reg had initially planned to close the garden in 2015 but was inspired to keep it open after winning the Fundraiser of the Year Award at the Pride of Jersey Awards that year.
