The latest update on our silvopasture experiment, where trees are planted along with animals. Which tree guard will survive the attentions of our all-consuming goat population?
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In conversation with: Sam Lee, the man who sings with birds
Sam Lee’s 'Singing With Nightingales' is an event taking you into the woods to sing with a bird that is now sadly extinct in Devon. We caught up with him to find out about the man behind the project and to get a sense of what to expect on the night…
Read More >Growing Dartington’s historic walled garden
A pilot project began almost one year ago to bring a secret garden on the Dartington estate back to life. With the help of our supporters, we hope to transform it into a successful on-going concern.
Read More >Plum plot: A foray into silvopasture
After our Broadlears adventure in silvoarable – and the general take off of agroforestry across the estate – the one area we’ve wanted to focus on next is silvopasture: the art of planting trees in with - and often for the benefit of - animals.
Read More >Our gardeners are going nuts about nuts
In the latest in our series of blogs from our gardens team, garden designer Dan Pearson's vision is realised further through the creation of a new nuttery and wildflower meadow.
Read More >Obituary: Ivor Weeks
Ivor Weeks (8.12.1929 – 12.2.2019) was a dedicated teacher with strong social principles, who played a significant part in developing, leading and steadying the development of visual art courses at Dartington.
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