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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
Specialist Plant Fairs in Unique Gardens E-mail: info@rareplantfair.co.uk Manor House Garden, Bledlow, Buckinghamshire When: 20 July 2025: 11am – 4pm Please note that no dogs are allowed in the Garden or Plant Fair (except assistance dogs) Buy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook! Bledlow Manor House has been owned...Read More
Please click on link to get full copy of Spring 2025 Newsletter: BGT Spring 2025 Newsletter Final CB Dear Members As I write on yet another January day of anti-cyclonic gloom, we can be reassured that the days are getting longer, and spring is just around the corner. My events team have organised an amazing...Read More
Dear BGT Council, Trustees and members, Gwen came yesterday afternoon and ceremoniously presented me with a delightful box of Herefordshire rose wine to mark my stepping down (or falling off) the Council. As our esteemed Chaise Claire notes in her thank-you card with a lovely picture of our own Bletchley Park, it’s 28 years since...Read More
The Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust on Tuesday 17th June 6-9pm held a Summer Social Evening at The Lilies, Weedon, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs George Anson. This event by the Trust forms part of its response to the threat to the statutory consultee role and is in aid of The Gardens Trust ‘Fighting Fund Appeal’...Read More
Summer holidays in Milton Keynes means free family fun! With school holidays looming on the horizon, there’s plenty happening across the city’s parks this summer to keep everyone entertained – come rain or shine! Get immersed in local nature at Howe Park Wood Open Mornings every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 29 July until 28...Read More
Event Information Date Thursday 10th July Time 6pm – 8pm Venue Dissenters Chapel, Tring Road Cemetery, Aylesbury,, HP20 1LF Price FREE Gardening with Changing Climate – Gardening in the Global Greenhouse Mystic Hodge looks into his crystal ball to see what the effects of our changing climate will have on the good old British weather...Read More
