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Jun 19 2013

New ‘Garden Team’ takes up residence in the Jubilee Arboretum

Written: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 | Author: Brian Byng

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More than a dozen brilliant sculptures created by local schoolchildren are imaginatively displayed in the Jubilee Arboretum.

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May 21 2013

Reflections of a memorable day

Written: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 | Author: Brian Byng

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HRH The Countess of Wessex opens the Jubilee Arboretum on 23 April.

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Apr 24 2013

Brilliant sunshine for a Royal Visit

Written: Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 | Author: Brian Byng

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On the morning of Tuesday 23 April, HRH The Countess of Wessex visited The Garden House at Buckland Monachorum to officially open the new 2-acre Jubilee Arboretum.  In brilliant sunshine The Countess was welcomed to the Garden by Acting Chairman of the Fortescue GardenTrust, David Incoll, and Head Gardener, Nick Haworth.  Following a tour of [...]

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Mar 29 2013

A Recent Post from an “Inspired Visitor”.

Written: Friday, March 29th, 2013 | Author: Brian Byng

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The diversity of The Garden House took me by surprise

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Feb 27 2013

New Head Gardener looking forward to his first season

Written: Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 | Author: Brian Byng

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Nick Haworth took over the reins as Head Gardener at the beginning of the year, and is eagerly looking forward to the open season. Having gained over 25 years’ gardening experience, Nick says, “The Garden House has always inspired me with its fantastic plant collection, creative hard landscaping and naturalistic planting style. I am still [...]

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