The Gardens Trust held it Volunteering Celebration 2025 on the 9th July at the Bennett Room in the Stowe Visitor Centre, New Inn, Stowe Landscape Garden. As you will remember in 2025 Claire de Carle, the Buckinghashire gardens Trust Chair, was awarded the Exceptional Contribution Award by the Gardens Trust for her “immmense contribution to...Read More
Wardrobes House, near Princes Risborough These photographs are from a recent visit by Claire (Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust Chair) and Gwen (Council Member) to Wardrobes House, near Princes Rsiborough, which was recently opened to the public as part of the National Open Garden Scheme. Stretching over three acres, the gardens have been remodelled over recent years...Read More
I would thoroughly recommend this short Channel 5 series to anyone that loves trees!! In last nights episode they looked at London Planes and Italian Cypresses among many others. The first two episodes have already aired but you can catch up with it online: https://www.channel5.com/show/the-secret-life-of-trees/season-1/the-early-years 2 images attached, London Planes at Chalfont Park, taken by...Read More
This week I visited Evenley Wood again, it never disappoints despite the difficult weather conditions there was plenty to see, this idyllic spot is ever changing through the seasons and despite the school holidays you can get away from everyone and just soak up the peace and quiet. The pond was looking particularly lovely with...Read More
Jane Owen, founding member of the Oxfordshire Gardens Trust has published in the FT this week an article defending the “guardians” of Historic Landscape Gardens. The guardians are The Gardens Trust and the 30+ County Trusts. Recommended read. The link to the article : https://www.ft.com/content/736807bc-f6ee-4538-8d59-193edf12e6d9Read More
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust Roadshow We love attending the Rare Plant Fair event at Bledlow as the Carrington family and staff always make us feel so welcome. Thank you This year we were again at the entrance with our distinctive gazebo. We made sure that everyone coming out of the car park on their way to...Read More
