Autumn Garden Blog by Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade
Claire shares how she's learned to embrace the romance of autumn, appreciating the final burst of colour and the beauty in decay as she prepares the garden for the colder months.
Garden Update from Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade
The latest on 'slugageddon', garden audits and the garden's annual haircut.
Final Bat Count and Thermal Vision Ecology
The latest from Estates Manager, Warren Leavens on roost survey results and thermal ecology.
Opening of Hestercombe’s Water Garden and new Sunflower Meadow
Hestercombe is excited to announce the opening of our 17th century Water Garden and new sunflower meadow.
June/July Garden Update from Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade
An update from Claire Greenslade: vibrant blooms, sustainable gardening practices, and a highly scientific slug trap experiment!
Hestercombe’s 2024 Annual Bat Count
An update from Estates Manager, Warren Leavens on the annual Hestercombe roost survey.
May Garden Update from Head Gardener Claire
An update from Claire Greenslade on slug invasions, landscape resilience and efforts to enhance sustainability and maintain the garden's unique charm.
The 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year Grand Finalist Line Up is here!
After a well fought round of Regional Finals across the UK and Ireland, the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and Young Horticulturist of the Year are pleased to announce the Grand Finalists for 2024.
Hestercombe Gardens Awarded Accreditation Accolade
Hestercombe House and Gardens is pleased to announce that it has been successful in gaining full museum accreditation.
Cedar Tree Update
An update regarding the cedar tree on the east side of the daisy steps at Hestercombe.
Memories of Hestercombe: A Christmas Chronology 1897-1943
To coincide with this festive time of year, our Archives Team delve into Christmas at Hestercombe in days gone by.
Managing the winter blues with plants
Our Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, explains how to manage the winter blues with plants.
