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...
2026 Subscriptions
You can help keep Shaldon Botanical Gardens the special place it is by becoming a Friend, or donating, to support the work of Friends of Shaldon Botanical Gardens. You can subscribe annually for as little as £1/year or make a one-off donation. Find our subscription...
Wreath Workshop Video
A short video of the Devon Wreath Company's workshop in the castle.
Luxury Wreath Workshop
Luxury Wreath Workshop Shaldon Botanical Gardens Homeyards Castle Thursday 4th December 10.00 - 12.00 Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on workshop crafting a beautiful festive wreath with locally sourced materials. £45 per person, includes all materials, expert tuition,...
We Are Outstanding!
This is to let you know that the Friends group have been assessed under the Britain in Bloom category "Its Your Neighbourhood " with a level of Outstanding (86-100%) for 2025. This is the highest level and is judged on...
Half Term Halloween Garden Hunt
Half Term Halloween Garden Hunt Saturday 25th - Friday 31st October Collect your free individual entry sheets from Bradley's Estate Agents, Fore Street, Shaldon. (Open Monday-Friday 9am - 5.30pm and Saturday 9am - 4pm). Wander around the Botanical Gardens and keep...
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...