Tree's Not a Crowd: National Tree Week

Have you ever wondered about mistletoe? I have been working in the orchard pruning the apple trees recently and noticed the abundance of mistletoe we have growing there. I was inspired to learn more about this interesting plant that I walk past every day Mistletoe, or _Viscum album_ in Latin, is an evergreen partially parasitic plant which grows in the...

Step by step advice from Hestercombe's Head Gardener Claire Greenslade on the do's and don't's of pruning apples and pears:Follow Claire's step by step guide to apple pruning and you could end up with a big punnet of juicy apples like we do at HestercombeThe first rule of apple pruning is... don't worry, it's not that hard and it's unlikely that you will...

Head Gardener Claire Greenslade explores the concept of re-using old bicycle inner tubes to help new trees grow, and reduce plastic in the garden:Hessian ribbon degraded too well and needed replacing every few monthsAt Hestercombe we're really keen to be as green and ecologically minded as possible, and are always looking for more ways to improve. So here's...

The Hestercombe archives are bursting at the seams with facts, pictures and accounts of the history of Hestercombe and those who lived and worked here. In this installment of _Memories of Hestercombe_ we take a step back almost 300 years and explore the Hestercombe estate as it was in 1720. _Written by Kim Legate, Archivist_ Fig. - John Bampfylde's Georgian...

The festive period saw some of our biggest visitor numbers over the winter for some time. Thanks to all of you who came up, especially those of you who brought new friends to Hestercombe. We hope you enjoyed our Christmas activities, we certainly did The skating was a huge success, with many slots full to the limit and some children returning several times I...

Role Overview We are looking for a forestry manager/junior forestry consultant to work alongside the existing team in the Savills South region. The successful candidate will be based out of our Taunton office but must be able to work flexibly. The areas covered by the role include Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Avon and Wiltshire. The role will include...

Role Overview We are looking for a junior forestry consultant to work alongside the existing team in the Savills South region. The successful candidate will be based out of our Taunton office but must be able to work flexibly. The areas covered by the role include Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Avon and Wiltshire. The role will include ensuring that work...

The Role:Our client is currently seeking a reliable and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. As a grounds maintenance operative, you will be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of outdoor areas, including gardens, parks, and public spaces, ensuring they are kept clean, safe, and visually appealing.Responsibilities: Mowing...

In 2005, Hestercombe Gardens Trust took ownership of Gotton Copse, a patch of woodland roughly 9 acres in size, but it was several years later that we started to restore the area ~ and found swathes of glorious bluebells:Watch above: Ben gives a tour of the Bluebell Walk at Gotton Copse_- by Ben Knight, Gardener_In 2005, Hestercombe Gardens Trust took...

Autumn Days Out With The Kids: With the autumn term in full flow, we're already thinking about how to occupy our little ones during the October holidays. We've put together our Top 5 activities to help the whole family embrace the outdoors with our autumn days out with the kids Make Leaf Prints: Go on a nature hunt and collect leaves to make wild leaf...

Over the last couple of weeks the weather has been wet and wild The gardens and car park especially have suffered from flooding and water damage meaning that all the gardeners have been busy cleaning up In the Formal Gardens we have been lifting the cannas from the Great Plat. We have two types, the Canna musifolia are the tall ones on the outside beds with...

Hestercombe Gallery proudly presents a new exhibition featuring works from artist Susan Derges, who is internationally renowned for quite literally inventing new ways of making pictures:Susan Derges:_Many Moons _is showing across all eight spaces at Hestercombe Gallery from the 22nd July to the 22nd October, 2023. The show thoughtfully reflects on thirty...

Role OverviewWe are looking for a forestry manager/junior forestry consultant to work alongside the existing team in the Savills South region. The successful candidate will be based out of our Taunton office but must be able to work flexibly. The areas covered by the role include Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Avon and Wiltshire. The role will include...

With autumn in full swing now we are certainly finding plenty to do in the gardens Apart from the seemingly never ending task of leaf blowing and raking we have been chopping back all the Mexican daisies that grow in the walls. This reveals the beautiful stone work underneath and shows off the intricate structure of the Formal Garden. We also have some new...

Responsible to the home manager, under the supervision of the team leader, the post-holder will provide a variety of help to clients in their own home dependant on their physical and emotional needs. The post-holder must be familiar with the aims and objectives of the home at which they are employed and should ensure that their practice accords with these...

WELCOME TO WINTER WONDERLAND AT HESTERCOMBE A sparkling winter woodland walk, skating, Father Christmas and 3 unique Carol concerts combine to make the festive season at Hestercombe exceptional._For the first time, from November 30th until December 24th, from 4.30pm each evening (check website for exact times) an enchanting Winter Wonderland woodland walk...

We have some really beautiful weddings at Hestercombe - unsurprisingly I suppose, with the landscape and formal gardens acting as a backdrop - but this one was a little bit different.Chris and Rhian were married on October 11th 2013 in the Temple.For those who don't know, the Temple is situated at the top of the landscape gardens. It has incredible views out...

Full Time, 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday Join our client's dynamic team as a Recruitment Administrator As a Recruitment Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting our client's Operations team and Account Managers. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with clients, source talented candidates, and assist in all aspects of...

Tucked into tree roots and springing from the lawn, mushrooms are emerging by the dozen as autumn arrives at Hestercombe. And with the annual Fungal Foray not far away, we've got some toadstool trivia to share with you.We've all heard of frogs transforming into prince charming, but how about a mushroom? Agaricus Augustus is the fungi honoured with the regal...

The National Lottery Open Week returns for 2021, offering free entry and discounts at hundreds of venues across the UK this June, including Hestercombe Gardens:Hestercombe is proud to be taking part in National Lottery Open Week 2021 to help say thank you for support received from the LotteryTo say thank you for the £30million raised for good causes every...