by Jo | Oct 13, 2017 | Blog
Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade gives some top tips on making the most of the garden this autumn. Now autumn has truly arrived there’s no need to down tools and hide until spring. We’re lucky in Somerset because we get to hold on to the warmer temperatures for longer...
by Jo | Oct 5, 2017 | Blog
Exhibiting artist Tim Knowles tells us about his career and his lovely studio space… the idea of flow, movement [often uncontrolled or directed by external forces] along a path, – drifting and the situationist notion of the dérive. There’s a sailing...
by Jo | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog
This autumn (opens 18 Nov) the Hestercombe Gallery is privileged to welcome acclaimed photographer Trish Morrissey to its exciting contemporary arts programme. Having exhibited extensively in solo and group shows in the UK and internationally, her work is in major...
by Beth | Aug 30, 2017 | Blog
We are developing more historically accurate planting plans at Hestercombe after the discovery of two beautiful paintings from the era of Gertrude Jekyll. The historical significance of the gardens has always been the cornerstone of our restoration work and current...
by Beth | Aug 25, 2017 | Blog
Hestercombe prides itself on being a rare example of some of the greatest garden design in the world, and we’re always happy to support other historical and innovative gardens. The Hestercombe archive is vast so we were delighted when we had the opportunity to take...
by Beth | Jul 11, 2017 | Blog
“To me the sound of summer is the buzz of bees as they happily collect pollen from the plants. I have a real interest in pollinators and make sure that the plant centre stocks plants that encourage bees, butterflies and other insects. Pollinators are important...
