Between the showers today, the butterflies, bumblebees and a hummingbird hawk moth enjoyed feasting from the lavender. And volunteers and visitors enjoyed seeing them there! Why not come to…
The dahlia delight is starting, as the extraordinarily huge Cristophii alliums fade, in the flower border in the walled kitchen garden. The rain has flattened the alstroemeria and some…
The orchids on the bank are today’s favourite flower, but others are also looking lovely, in particular the waterlilies and irises and the roses. It was a very busy…
Our volunteers have developed this lovely stumpery, which has matured and will soon be properly accessible again after this year’s work on the rill. The stumpery is half way…
Volunteers have been working hard to tidy the Gardens ahead of this Sunday’s Open Day , the weather is set fair and the blossom is still looking lovely on…
The Gardens are looking lush – so why not come and see for yourself on Sunday 21 May? The Handkerchief Tree (Davidia involucrata) is flowering beautifully this year –…
We were delighted that William Cecil and entourage visited us yesterday. The local villagers cooked up a feast for them and found time to celebrate St George’s day. Visitors…
This Sunday, 23 April, is the Trust’s first ever Tudor Day, so volunteers were focused on getting the Gardens ready for this special event. The Companye of Merrie Folke…