Bluebells at Gotton Copse

Apr 23rd, 2021

In 2005, Hestercombe Gardens Trust took ownership of Gotton Copse, a patch of woodland roughly 9 acres in size, but it was several years later that we started to restore the area ~ and found swathes of glorious bluebells!

Irises on the East Rill Borders

Mar 31st, 2021

A 2004 project successfully replanted a unique variety of historic irises on the East Rill borders in Hestercombe's formal gardens ~ and many of them will be sold in the Plant Centre

On demand: the Bampfylde Lecture 2021 with Sir Andrew Burns KCMG

Mar 5th, 2021

Watch the Bampfylde Lecture 2021 given by Sir Andrew Burns KCMG, titled: Public Interest, Private Pleasure, Paradise Restored

How to Sow Seeds: a step-by-step guide

Mar 4th, 2021

Head Gardener Claire Greenslade shares her step-by-step guide on how to sow seeds, from preparing seed trays to hardening off

Lutyens Trust America features Hestercombe's Head Gardener

Feb 26th, 2021

Head Gardener Claire Greenslade appeared as a panellist in the Lutyens Trust America's webinar, 'Gertrude Jekyll and the Garden at Upton Grey'

COVID-19 Update from Hestercombe

Feb 23rd, 2021

A regularly updated statement from Hestercombe Gardens regarding steps taken on site to help protect customers and staff from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sponsor a Bird Box

Feb 9th, 2021

For only £20, sponsor one of 60 bird boxes at Hestercombe, and help provide a safe, cosy home for a family of little birds! A lovely little nature-inspired gift for young family members.

Get involved with the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Jan 21st, 2021

From 29th - 31st January is the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch in 2021. It's free to join in - all you need to do is sit and watch birds in your garden or favourite outdoor space for an hour, and note down all the different types of bird that you see.

How to Plant a Tree

Jan 15th, 2021

Hestercombe Head Gardener Claire Greenslade provides a handy set of guidance for why, when and how to plant a tree.

Green Ideas for the Garden

Jan 15th, 2021

Head Gardener Claire Greenslade explores the concept of re-using old bicycle inner tubes to help new trees grow, and reduce plastic in the garden

How to Prune Apples and Pears

Jan 15th, 2021

Step by step advice from Hestercombe's Head Gardener Claire Greenslade on the do's and don't's of pruning apples and pears

Chairman of Hestercombe’s Board of Trustees hands over after 16 years’ service

Jan 6th, 2021

The Chairman of Hestercombe’s Board of Trustees has stepped down after serving in the role for 16 years.

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