Recently the Gardens team have been rediscovering one of our oldest listed features, a Holy Well!
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Mary Bartlett’s blog: Are grey squirrels threatening Dartington’s woodlands?
Mary takes a look at the ravages grey squirrels cause to the Dartington estate, and how important the care of Dartington's woodlands was to founder Leonard Elmhirst.
Read More >Volunteer blog: Vicky (and Stella the chainsaw)
Chainsaws are powerful and dangerous tools, so when volunteer Vicky qualified to use one, Sonja sat down with her in the Volunteer Hub to ask how the training had gone.
Read More >Founder-Principal of Dartington College of Arts, Peter Cox, dies
We are sad to announce the death of Peter Cox (13 April 2015) at the age of 97.
Read More >Conservation diary: A feast for the senses
It's April, and Mike reflects on how the month truly reminds you spring is finally here, with fresh green foliage on the trees.
Read More >Pentangle founder and Dartington Arts student John Renbourn dies
We are sad to learn of the death of John Renbourn, an internationally regarded musician and perhaps best known as a founder member of the acclaimed folk group Pentangle.
Read More >Conservation diary: Swan song
In this week’s conservation blog, Estate Warden Mike takes a look at the lifecycle of one of nature’s most elegant and beguiling creatures – the swan.
Read More >Gardens blog: About the George III lead urn
In this blog, gardener Katie provides a little insight into the George III lead urn located near the Sunny Border.
Read More >Conservation diary: Longer days and the return of migratory birds
Spring is almost upon us but the nights can still feel cold. Each day brings extra daylight in the evenings ready for the clocks to go forward and prepare us for the warmer months ahead.
Read More >Conservation diary: Spring is on its way
February can be a bleak month - however there are signs spring is around the corner with large clumps of snowdrops showing on the woodland floor.
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