Events – Easton Lodge

Storm Ciara took one of Peto’s limes

February 13, 2020

It’s always sad to lose a tree, particularly when they were planted, as this was, as part of an avenue. Fortunately, no one was hurt and other trees remain! Unfortunately Storm Dennis is on its way and we have had to take the decision not to open on ...

We’re getting ready

January 30, 2020

well, nearly ready, for the snowdrop open days on 16 and 23 February. Spring cleaning of Daisy’s will be the last job on the list, but we are crossing off the rest: this week, painting the viewing platform at the bottom of the glade, next week finis ...

Golden in the sunshine

January 16, 2020

The golden yews were shining today and, turning our thoughts to warmer times to come, we hatched plans to take cuttings so that we can replace those we have had to remove and we have back-up should any more succumb to phytophthora. Work continued on the n ...

Hardy Buddies enjoy the Gardens

November 14, 2019

The Herts & Essex Buddies were the last group visitors to the Gardens in 2019 and had a brilliant time – it didn’t rain, the trees were still colourful and the volunteers gave a warm welcome! We are already taking bookings for 2020, with t ...

Japanese style gardening

August 15, 2019

Is Steph channelling the Japanese gardeners that Monty Don met, who were removing grass from moss gardens blade by blade? The monks and the rest of the Gardens are looking fit for visitors on Sunday for our first ever celebration of our Japanese Garden h ...

Stunning!

July 19, 2019

Open Day visitors on Sunday will love the walled garden and the Italian garden – they are looking stunning! The restoration of the stone steps is nearly finished too. Maggie, our archivist, has also done great work in digging out new stories and pic ...

Sitting pretty

June 21, 2019

Visitors on Sunday will be able to see Colchester Institute students’ Japanese themed pieces in the Glade, including these monks, who are nestled in next to the rill. The weather is set fair so why not join us? The Voodoo lilies are flowering specta ...

Bugs, animals and flowers

May 17, 2019

The Gardens are blooming and looking fabulous; perfect for Sunday’s Open Day, when we celebrate the nature in our Gardens. This shield bug was enjoying the sunshine on a rose leaf; the bumble bees were out in force, particularly enjoying the rosema ...

Euphorbia rules ok!

May 10, 2019

The Italian garden has gone green – the euphorbia and solomon seal have grown huge now it has rained! Set against the green are splashes of colour from helianthemum, irises, alliums, roses and osteospermum; and the lupins are coming. Sue got her wad ...

Looking beautiful

February 14, 2019

Come and see for yourself – the weather is set fair! For this Sunday’s Open Day the snowdrops are perfect; we have lots of snowdrops in the green ready and our beautiful snowdrop mugs and vases for sale; and of course Carolyn has stocked up on ...

Some healthy takeaways for intrepid visitors

October 15, 2018

A big thank you to all the visitors who braved the weather to come to the Open Day on Sunday, rounding off a fabulous season at the Gardens. We hope you enjoyed your visit and any fresh vegetables and herbs you bought and look forward to seeing you at the ...

Cuttings galore

August 30, 2018

It’s the time of year for taking cuttings and we’ve stopped counting the number that Roy has managed – lavenders for refreshing or replacing the lavender borders, rosemary for the dividers between the herb garden sections and penstemon f ...

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