Dig for Victory
“It is the bounden duty of those who have the smallest space to cultivate, to do so intensively, that the brave may be fed and that the lifeline of the…
Geocaching – treasure hunting with a phone.
We love treasure hunts of all kinds in the Gardens.. We know too that there are lots of other seek and find activities in and around the Gardens, the historic…
Gardener’s Tips for April
A few hints and tips from our excellent Gardener’s for the month of April: Things should be moving along pretty quickly now the highlight at the start of the month…
Creating in the Gardens
Over the last few years we have been able to invite more and more artists to be inspired by the Gardens. Let’s hope, when all this is over…. we can…
a little edgy…
A second week of lockdown begins – oops no, it’s the third week! It promises to be a sunny week, which means the flowers and grass will be growing apace.…
Coronavirus update
Gardens open during the Covid-19 for healthy walks, fresh air and social distancing play
invitation to tender – contract to manage/lead Unplug and Play
Due the success and rapid growth in popularity of our Unplug and Play family activities ‘brand’, we are now seeking to contract an individual, or small team, to lead, manage…
Sorry – cancelled- back next year-Family Music Workshop
The amazing young performers of the K’antu early music ensemble provice a fun and lively ‘have a go’ music making workshop this summer afternoon (1pm -2.30pm)… Watch out: vegetable flutes…
#wegrowtogether: a guide to companion planting
There’s a lot of wisdom out there amongst professional and amateur gardeners. Much folklore and science knowledge handed down from generation to generation. In the post second world war ‘nuke…
Love Drawing… make a date for our monthly sessions
We are delighted to welcome back the ‘flower fairies’ from Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists. Last year the talented artists from the Society sat in the Garden, the greenhouse, the…