Head Gardener, Richard Squires, shares his Autumnal Winter news from Antony Woodland Garden Just coming into my second winter of managing Antony Woodland Garden and still thoroughly enjoying the job. Even though I’ve been here nearly two years I'm still...
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Stories, seasonal highlights and news from around the garden.
Seasonal Flowers: Guide To Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are without a doubt one of the most popular flowers in the Garden at Antony Woodland this month, so we thought we would take a closer look and share some of our Hydrangea wisdom with you! First discovered in Japan,...
Head Gardener’s Newsletter – June 2021
Head Gardener, Richard Squires, shares his news from the past year in Antony Woodland Garden I have now been looking after Antony Woodland Garden for 16 months having arrived in the midst of the storms of February 2020. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year in this...
Meet Richard, our new Head-Gardener
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...
What is Ecotherapy?
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 can...
You’ve heard of the World Wide Web Right?
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...
Why the Gardens Close in Winter, Here’s a Peak at What Happens!
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...
Understanding our Differences!
“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...
Watch the BBC CountyFile in Cornwall Episode
Anita Rani from BBC CountryFile visited Antony Woodland Garden, part of the Antony Estate on the Rame Peninsula in Cornwall. "It’s quiet, calm and full of wildlife, and the managers here are working closely with one of their tenants to keep it that way. It’s rather an...








