Behind the Scenes

Gardens require constant maintainence and the 10 acres of The Garden House is no exception.  Here’s a glimpse of the work of Nick and the garden team, staff, students and volunteers.

A barrow load of dead headed Dahlias and other summer flowers

trimming the Phillyrea hedges in the lower terrace of the Walled Garden

Winter mulching in the Walled Garden

Planting out Dahlia tubers for the summer display

Seedlings, cuttings and divisions growing on ready for planting in the one of the polytunnels

Dividing snowdrops to extend the garden drifts

Winter clearence after storm damage in the Lime tree walk

Winter bench cleaning and oiling

Weeding. There’s always weeding!

Spring deadheading of one of our many Hydrangeas

David Miles pruning the Wisteria on the house wall to promote the next seasons flower display

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