Britain in Bloom – Double Celebration

Britain in Bloom – Double Celebration

This year the Friends are delighted to receive the South West Britain in Bloom committee’s  “Outstanding“ award for our efforts in all aspects of our volunteering efforts in the gardens and the castle. This is a grade up on last year’s level (Thriving)! We are...
Public Art Unveiled

Public Art Unveiled

The public unveiling of the Centenary Seat was featured in an article in the Teignmouth Post and Mid-Devon Advertiser : A splash of colour at Shaldon gardens FRIENDS of Homeyards Botanical Gardens in Shaldon celebrated the official opening of a new artwork on...
Homeyards Holiday Fun

Homeyards Holiday Fun

Tuesday 25th October 3-6 pm Free entry, activities to include : Make and film your own shadow puppet with Monica-Shanta Storytelling with Sara Hurley Craft with Teignbridge Ranger Scavenger Hunt. Drinks and home-made cakes from The Hope coffee van. All children and...
Centenary Seat Celebration

Centenary Seat Celebration

The Friends held a small celebration on 7th September to mark the centenary of Mrs Homeyard starting work on the gardens and the creation of the magnificent new seat with ceramic stoneware decoration. A very big thank you was given to all the volunteers whether it be...
Ceramic Artwork Centenary  Seat

Ceramic Artwork Centenary Seat

In 2022 we celebrate 100 years since the gardens were created by Mrs Homeyard, this being marked by the creation of the ceramic decorated seat which is now installed on the castle terrace. Local artists Michelle Greenwood Brown and Alison Miles have been working hard...
July Update

July Update

  We hope you know about our castle openings on Tuesday and Friday mornings with our volunteers offering refreshments and a chance to see the lovely views and take in a bit of the history of the gardens. Our Facebook page and the gardeners hut blackboard show the...

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