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30 Years Ago
There is an exhibition in the castle of photos and drawings from 30 years ago - compare these to how the gardens look now. The castle is usually open to visitors on Tuesday afternoons, when Eileen and friends will be happy to provide a cup of tea and a chat.
Pond Path Planting and Rope Walk Repairs
Pond Path planting - We've bought lots of wonderful shrubs and plants for the bank that runs up from the pond and next week's forecast is looking good. Just hoping we can persuade as many of you as possible to come and join in the planting for an hour or two. Work...
Easter Fun – Thursday 18th April
Easter Fun in the Gardens this year is on Thursday April 18th 10-12. Free event, everyone welcome.
Viewing Platforms
A couple of pics of the two new viewing platforms, which are nearing completion.
February sunshine
The last week of February saw an uncharacteristically warm sunny spell. Time for a few photos of work in progress :- The Pond Walk is prepared for planting new rhododendron bushes at the top above the wall and wild flowers and grasses lower down. The site markings for...
2019 AGM
A reminder that it will be our AGM in The Hub on Wednesday 6th March at 7.30 pm when we’ll be celebrating our 30th anniversary and will have news of further celebrations. Lisa has some excellent photos from 1988/89 which show just how much work there was to do. Along...
Winter in the Gardens
A few pics from January's work day.
Christmas Decorations at the Castle
At the final work day of the year Bridget used some of the cuttings and prunings to make Christmas decorations for the Castle.
Devon Loves Dogs
A great little ‘Coffee Stop at the Castle’ in Homeyards Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, with Devon Loves Dogs. Around thirty-five visitors including dog walkers and families came along and enjoyed a chat with Chrissie (TDC Green Spaces Projects Officer), Julie Owen...