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...
Easter Holiday Garden Hunt
Easter Holiday Garden Hunt Tuesday 7th April - Friday 17th April Collect your free individual entry sheets from Bradleys Estate Agents, Fore Street, Shaldon. Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm. Wander around the Botanical Gardens and keep your eyes...
Heads Up – Repair Works
Heads Up - Repair Works We are expecting repair works to the wall abutting Torquay Road, above the grotto area, which has been blocked off for some time to start on Monday 30th March. This will also mean traffic lights on the road above. It's scheduled for one week....
AGM 2026
Our Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 7.30pm in the Hub, Middle Street, Shaldon. We look forward to seeing all our current members and welcoming new members.
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...