Plant of the Month : February 2020
Snowdrops
The much loved Snowdrop lifts our hearts during short winter days. It thrives throughout the Cotswolds and we are very... Read more
Animal of the Month : February 2020
Wrinkled Hornbill
A large and striking species of bird, the Wrinkled Hornbill is currently listed as endangered and can be found flying... Read more
Plant of the Month : December 2019
Fatsia
Attractive, evergreen shrubs offering particular interest at this time of year, Fatsia have large, glossy, lobed leaves, with panicles of... Read more
Animal of the Month : December 2019
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Despite their name, Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs are actually a species of ground squirrel native to North America and Canada. They... Read more
Plant of the Month : November 2019
Silver Birch
The Silver Birch (Betula pendula) is one of our most well-known native trees. Here at the Park we grow a... Read more
Animal of the Month : November 2019
Dwarf Mongoose
The Dwarf Mongoose is Africa’s smallest carnivore and they come from the grasslands, open forests and bush land of East... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2019
Miscanthus
Originating in Asia, this popular perennial grass is used to great effect in the grass borders around the Park, where... Read more
Animal of the Month : October 2019
Binturong
An unusual looking animal, the Binturong or ‘Bear-Cat’ comes from the tall forests of South and Southeast Asia. The scientific name... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2019
Golden Rod
Golden Rod (Solidago rugosa) is a well-known ‘cottage garden’ late season perennial. We grow the variety ‘Fireworks’ mixed in with... Read more
Animal of the Month : October 2019
Asian Short Clawed Otter
The Asian Short Clawed Otter is rare amongst its kind in that it lives in highly social family groups. They... Read more