We are delighted to announce that we have a brand new member of the team. Meet Richard, our new Head-Gardener.  Richard joined us in February and has spent the last few weeks getting to know the Gardens and the many hundreds of plants, shrubs, and trees that make up this […]

Barely a day goes by without a new article, a research report or the eminent opinions of those in the know, about the pressures of modern-day living and its impact on mental health and wellbeing. In this blog, we take a look at Ecotherapy, what is it and how we […]

But what about the Wood Wide Web!  How often have you wandered in woodland and felt that spooky feeling – like you’re being watched?  Like you’re not alone and instead, are surrounded in every direction by someone, something.  You feel a bit like an imposter.  Out of place in a […]

Ever Wondered Why the Gardens Close in Winter?  Have you ever wondered why the Gardens close in winter, and what we get up to during the winter months?  We thought we would tell you a bit about the work that is carried out in preparation for a wonderful season of […]

​“It is in understanding our differences that we learn our need for each other” We often talk about the differences between people as if there is a norm that we have somehow varied from.  If we accept that each of us is unique, then why are we surprised at our differences?  […]