ANTONY WOODLAND GARDEN 

MISSION STATEMENT

To continue to maintain and develop the Woodland Garden as a place of beauty for the enjoyment of many and as a resource for botanical understanding and excellence.

We will do this by:

Garden management

  • Maintaining the International Camellia Garden of Excellence status and the National Collection status of the Camellia japonica collection.
  • Prioritising the collections of Camellias, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas and similar, growing and displaying these to best advantage.
  • Maintaining and enhancing the collection of specimen trees.
  • Carrying out new planting that is compatible with the existing collections and the character of the Garden.
  • Continuing to improve upon the labelling and recording of specimen plants.
  • Maintaining the character and the historic landscape layout of the garden.

Public access and education

  • Promoting public awareness of the Garden, facilitating access and enhancing the visitor experience.
  • Hosting and leading Garden tours and giving talks to gardening groups.
  • Providing information on all aspects of the Garden for educational purposes.
  • Recording via the Management Plan details of maintenance regimes, changes to these and perceived results, making this information available to interested parties.
  • Exploring further ways to develop the Garden as an educational resource at all levels including for young people.

Carew Pole Garden Trust, March 2023.