Friends of Homeyards
Friends
Friends of Homeyards Botanical Gardens in Shaldon is a group, now a registered charity (CIO Reg No: 1159641), originally established in 1989 to promote the proper maintenance and advancement of The Gardens . We are always looking for keen volunteers to help in our efforts to raise the condition and profile of the Gardens and help out with voluntary work days and educational and community events including serving of teas etc. from the castle as well as raising funds.
Get Involved
If you think you can help or would like to join us please complete and return the membership form . Gardening Days are on Tuesdays starting at 10am at the gardeners hut
We are always delighted to see members at these events so please join us for as little or as long as you feel able and we can match jobs to each volunteers’ level of experience and skill. Current work involves ongoing clearance of large and outgrown plants and new planting of specific areas . The current main aim is to introduce lasting colour and interest.
Latest from the Blog
End of year update
The leaves have fallen and the trees are yielding up the estuary and sea views from the gardens in the low sun. We held a well attended Autumn event for children in the gardens based around the castle at the end of October. James and Jess Hedge ran a very popular...
Balustrade damage
We are sad to report this damage to the Italianate balustrade near the Torquay Road allotment entrance. It happened in the last couple of weeks over at least 2 separate incidents. Police crime reference is CR/102166/21. If anyone has any information at all about this...
We’re Thriving!
Our entry for 'Britain in Bloom' has been judged and we have been given a rating of 4 - Thriving. Well done to all the Friends and Volunteers who have helped us achieve this great result.