by Site Admin | May 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
When the Friends of Shaldon Botanical Gardens was set up in 1989. Harold Bucklow and Elizabeth Ward researched and wrote about the history of the Gardens. In February 2009 the Friends decided to research the broader story of Mrs Homeyard and her effect on Shaldon...
by Site Admin | May 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Gardens are to be included in the summer TRAIL art exhibition this year. Trail Recycled Art In Landscape is a site specific sculpture trail along the South Devon Coast linking Shaldon, Teignmouth, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. More details about TRAIL, and archives...
by Site Admin | May 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
A series of Volunteer Work Day has brought a steady stream of workers to the Pond and Rill system; armed with their own tools they have carefully dug away at weeds to expose the Rill system. Following requests from the workers we decided to run a regular Volunteer...
by Site Admin | May 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
There has been a flurry of spring activity in the Gardens. The Castle has been transformed. With the graffiti cleaned, the overgrown conifers removed, stone paving revealed and turf laid; some village volunteers tidied and swept inside. Though a new roof and views...
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