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AprilA Stunning end to April
The grounds and gardens are absolutely beautiful right now. There is something amazing around every corner, with drifts of blue Camassia in the meadows below the castle, a multitude of…
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AprilMarch up the Cherry Walk
We are finally getting some real spring weather and it is very exciting to see the gardens bursting into life again. I would say that we are around two weeks…
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MarchFebruary Flew!
February flew by as usual. It’s always a busy month as we try to prepare for the coming tourist season, and this year was no exception. The very wet weather…
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FebruaryA Stormy January
January was an extremely busy month, and unfortunately not all for good reasons. Winter storms have been particularly bad this year, and we are still continuing the clean-up from storm…
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JanuaryA mildly confusing December
It’s been a very mild winter so far, and as we exit December and move into a new year, I’m seeing some very confused plants. Our early daffodil avenue is…
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DecemberNew Trees in November
November has been a real mixed month weather wise. I’m sure the plants don’t know if they’re coming or going with the ups and downs in temperature. There were a…
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NovemberAutumns Rich Tapestry
We are experiencing a wonderful autumn here in the gardens. The colours this year are simply breathtaking, with buttery yellows, burning reds, and coppery tones of orange creating a blazing…
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OctoberAll Change in September
As we exit September and head into October, we can see the real change in the season. The nights are drawing in and there is a distinct chill in the…
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SeptemberArt and Apples
August was extremely busy here in the gardens, both with visitor numbers and with work. I feel like this summer has flown by in a blur, but it’s been great…
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