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Winter wildlife, vegetable care and seasonal arts and crafts

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Dec 12 min read

Winter wildlife, vegetable care and seasonal arts and crafts

As the days grow shorter and the nights become colder our garden quietens for winter and transforms into a haven for wildlife...

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Falling Leaves Fun and Autumn Activities

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Nov 22 min read

Falling Leaves Fun and Autumn Activities

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful Falling Leaves Autumn Open Day on Saturday 2nd November...

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Autumn Harvest, Michaelmas, Hot Composting and our Forthcoming Falling Leaves Open Day

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Sep 282 min read

Autumn Harvest, Michaelmas, Hot Composting and our Forthcoming Falling Leaves Open Day

Already three-quarters through September, autumn seems colder and wetter than in recent years despite the odd scorching hot day...

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Music Day Magic: A Record-Breaking Success!

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Aug 52 min read

Music Day Magic: A Record-Breaking Success!

Our annual Music Day, held on Saturday 20th July, was a sensational triumph! Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we...

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Towering mulleins, tasty moin-moin & Music Day preparations

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Jul 52 min read

Towering mulleins, tasty moin-moin & Music Day preparations

The garden in July, past the peak of midsummer, has transitioned into a mood of relaxed abundance...

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A summer tour of the Garden to mark our National Garden Scheme opening

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Jun 34 min read

A summer tour of the Garden to mark our National Garden Scheme opening

It's June, and with the arrival of summer and our forthcoming National Garden Scheme opening on Saturday afternoon (8th June), what better..

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Glorious Spring Open Day, fresh vegetables, blooms & natural therapy

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May 73 min read

Glorious Spring Open Day, fresh vegetables, blooms & natural therapy

We were delighted with the success of our Spring Open Day on Saturday 4th May. Glorious sunshine and a brilliant turnout made it a...

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Snake's head fritillaries, crafted plant supports, sweet potato slips & upcoming Spring Open Day

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Apr 12 min read

Snake's head fritillaries, crafted plant supports, sweet potato slips & upcoming Spring Open Day

It’s April, traditionally the month of bright sunshine and heavy showers! As spring progresses and the days lengthen, our Garden is alive...

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Spring bulbs, Acacia tree in bloom & willow weaving

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Mar 23 min read

Spring bulbs, Acacia tree in bloom & willow weaving

The arrival of March is heralded by beautiful purple crocuses and golden daffodils blooming all around the Garden. After a long and wet...

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Emergent woodland, hot composting & early sowings

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Feb 13 min read

Emergent woodland, hot composting & early sowings

As February begins with a beautifully bright and warm sunny day, there are already signs around the Garden that nature is awakening. The...

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Christmas festivities, tree pruning, seed selection & a Happy New Year

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Jan 12 min read

Christmas festivities, tree pruning, seed selection & a Happy New Year

We wrapped up our year here in the Garden with some very creative and enjoyable festive wreath-making workshops and a delicious Christmas...

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A wintry scene, tender plants wrapped & beds prepared for the new year

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Dec 1, 20232 min read

A wintry scene, tender plants wrapped & beds prepared for the new year

Outside, the Garden feels very different now that the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare. The sun is low and pale in the sky...

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Falling Leaves fundraising success, autumn garden reset & the warmth of the fire

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Nov 1, 20233 min read

Falling Leaves fundraising success, autumn garden reset & the warmth of the fire

As always, our hearts were tremendously warmed to be joined by so many friendly faces, both familiar and new, for our Autumn...

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Stonehenge dahlias, Asian hornets, plantings & crafts ahead of our autumn open day

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Oct 4, 20233 min read

Stonehenge dahlias, Asian hornets, plantings & crafts ahead of our autumn open day

Yet again, our cherished community has shared in an enormously constructive and creative past month in the midst of our green haven here...

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A visitor from Norway, autumn tidying, work satisfaction & the taste of the Garden

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Aug 31, 20233 min read

A visitor from Norway, autumn tidying, work satisfaction & the taste of the Garden

With the start of September, autumn has seemingly crept up on us while we await a final burst of summer. According to Paul, the appearance..

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A successful Music Day, 'Three Sisters' companion planting, dried beans & flowers

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Jul 31, 20233 min read

A successful Music Day, 'Three Sisters' companion planting, dried beans & flowers

As August arrives, the appearance of browning leaf tips reveals that it may already be later than we think in the natural cycle...

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Fruit, vegetables, flowers and the therapeutic benefits of doodling

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Jun 30, 20234 min read

Fruit, vegetables, flowers and the therapeutic benefits of doodling

As summer gently rolls into July we're beginning to reap a steady harvest of fruits and vegetables from around the Garden...

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Exotic vegetables, sculptures, floral displays & our NGS open day

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Jun 1, 20232 min read

Exotic vegetables, sculptures, floral displays & our NGS open day

As we welcome June and the start of summer, the incredible hard work of our team has really got our garden looking its best...

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Spring growth, vegetable progress & beautiful blooms

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May 1, 20232 min read

Spring growth, vegetable progress & beautiful blooms

It’s May, and after a cooler and wetter spring than we’ve been used to of late, our garden is finally getting into the swing of another...

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Gratitude, green shoots & flowers to look forward to

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Apr 1, 20232 min read

Gratitude, green shoots & flowers to look forward to

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy and support our Spring Open Day on April 1st. It was great to see you all and once...

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