Plant of the Month : February 2019
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel or Hamamelis is a genus of winter flowering shrubs and small trees that originate from both the USA and Eastern... Read more
Plant of the Month : December 2018
Winter Dogwoods
We grow quite a range of different Cornus varieties around the Park. Several of these flowering Dogwoods (as they are... Read more
Plant of the Month : November 2018
Holly
Holly is an iconic plant for Christmas decoration. There is a bumper crop of berries this year and they are... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2018
Autumn Colour
Over recent years we have planted a range of trees and shrubs to provide autumn colour. This includes varieties with attractive... Read more
Plant of the Month : September 2018
New Fruit and Vegetable Garden
The new Fruit and Vegetable Garden in the Children’s Farmyard is drawing lots of interest from visitors. Flowers have also been... Read more
Plant of the Month : August 2018
Marigolds
To celebrate the year of the Marigold, the Gardening and Grounds team at the Park are growing 146 varieties of Marigolds... Read more
Plant of the Month : April 2018
Silver Wattle
Silver Wattle ‘Acacia dealbata’ is a fairly frost-tender tree from South East Australia and Tasmania. The delicate fern-like silvery green leaves... Read more
Plant of the Month : December 2017
Mahonias
Mahonias are popular garden shrubs grown for their attractive architectural leaves and striking displays of yellow flowers at the tip... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2017
Pumpkins
Pumpkins belong to the genus Cucurbita (which includes marrows and squashes) and originate from North and South America where they... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2017
Angel’s Trumpets
Perhaps the most exotic looking flowers which can be grown in the UK. They are botanically called Brugmansia, having previously been known... Read more