by Site Admin | Sep 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
TRAIL (Recycled Art in the Landscape) once again placed exhibits in the Gardens this year. The exhibits attract a lot of additional visitors to the Gardens throughout the summer, as well as providing a fascinating diversion for local residents and regular...
by Site Admin | Jun 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
The plants have gone in below the pond and given time, and enough water this summer, should grow into a very lush shady bank. We finally have a mains water connection to the pond so watering should be easy. Not so easy for the Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)...
by Site Admin | Nov 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Work on restoration of the Pond and Rill at Homeyards Botanical Gardens is finally underway. The work, funded by Investing in Devon, involves bringing water and electricity into the Gardens and is employing specialist firm Aquascapes to inspect and repair the ponds...
by Site Admin | Nov 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Sunday 20th September Peregrine flies through the Gardens, grabs a wood pigeon and makes off with it in its talons back towards the cliffs.
by Site Admin | Aug 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Friday 17th July – In spite of very strong winds, Paul of Teign Trees managed to hoist and fix about 30 butterflies into selected trees. The colourful butterflies made from recycled materials are the work of Yr 2 pupils at Shaldon School, members of the Shaldon...
by Site Admin | May 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
When the Friends of Shaldon Botanical Gardens was set up in 1989. Harold Bucklow and Elizabeth Ward researched and wrote about the history of the Gardens. In February 2009 the Friends decided to research the broader story of Mrs Homeyard and her effect on Shaldon...
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