by cornishgardens | Apr 7, 2024 | Community
Photographs: Charles Francis June 2009: Generations of visitors have carved their initials into the gnarled bark of a rare twisted beech at Tehidy Country Park, and present-day passers-by are equally keen to make their mark. But this summer, they are being encouraged...
by cornishgardens | Apr 7, 2024 | Community
Jacquie Rich, Luke Allanson-Clarke and Alan Nicholas in the greenhouse. Photographs: Charles Francis June 2012: People blossom when they come to Kehelland. The village, just outside Camborne, is the home of a horticultural centre which offers training and work...
by cornishgardens | Apr 7, 2024 | Garden Stories
Photographs: Charles Francis November 2014: A conversation with head gardener Bill Price, gardener/groundsman/mechanic Bryan Pyecroft and gardener Richard Lane Tregenna Castle is one of Cornwall’s premier holiday destinations. How would you describe...
by cornishgardens | Apr 7, 2024 | Garden Stories
Photographs: Charles Francis November 2010: A conversation with head gardener Neil Bennett The Boscawen family have been living at Tregothnan since the 14th century. When does the garden date from? It is about 200 years old. The family have been...
by cornishgardens | Apr 7, 2024 | Garden Stories
Photographs: Charles Francis December 2010: A conversation with landscape architect John Moreland The gardens at Tregenna Castle are less than 15 years old – but the estate has a long history. How much do you know about it? The house was built...
