Our Blog
Welcome to the blog of the Friends of Homeyards Botanical Gardens in Shaldon
The committee of the Friends hopes to use the Blog to communicate with members of the Friends and others interested in the Gardens or in Shaldon generally. The Blog will include information about Homeyards, our plans for development of the gardens, and the progress we...
Teignbridge parks honoured with Green Flag Awards
Teignbridge District Council is celebrating after four parks have received a coveted Green Flag Award for another year. Decoy Countryside Park, Courtenay Park Newton Abbot, Homeyards Botanical Garden, Shaldon and The Den, Teignmouth have all received the...
Stonelands visit
Some of our volunteers enjoying tea after their tour of Stonelands, near Dawlish, as part of the National Gardens Scheme.
Homeyards Teas 2025
Tea and Coffee at the Castle From Monday 19th May 2025 We have had lots of visitors stopping by the castle for refreshments. Every weekday morning 10:30 - 12:30 (weather permitting) Drop by to enjoy the views and a chat with our volunteers - cake and biscuits on offer...
Path closure
Sad to report - the top path in the gardens above the witch’s cave has had to be closed off by the council for safety reasons. This is due to potential instability in the high stone wall which was found on a recent...
Stoke History Group Talk
A talk about the history of Homeyards Botanical Gardens to be held at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall Thursday 20th March at 7.30 pm Entry fee £5 Copies of the Homeyards book available for £10 For more information email info@shaldonbotanicalgardens.org
Be A Friend
To our much appreciated Friends - It’s that time of year again when we ask for your annual subscription to the Friends of Homeyards Botanical Gardens in Shaldon. We’ve decided not to provide the usual form in the Parish News this year to save on costs. A copy of the...
Seasons Greetings
We would like to wish all our members and supporters a Happy Christmas and all best wishes for the New Year in 2025. We hope you have a pleasant break. We are so grateful to you all for your continued support. Since we last wrote we have added a group of hebe...
Autumn Planting
Autumn planting is underway in the gardens. Our lovely young birch trees have been joined by their new companion hebes. The school children did a brilliant job watering them in. Thank you! Others planted bulbs and small plants in our old stone planters which have...
Print Your Own Garden Workshop
The Friends were very pleased to provide 3 interesting and enjoyable arty workshops on 30th October 2024. Our lovely local artist Monica gave families clear instruction and guidance enabling them to create stunning printing paint designs using twigs, leaves, pine...