Garden Update From Our Head Gardener, Claire

There are a few last minute spaces on the Apple Pruning workshop with our Head Gardener Claire Reid next Wednesday. The course is a busy morning full of hints and tips from Claire plus hands-on practice in the gardens.

Meet Head Gardener Claire Reid and come along on a tour of Hestercombe. Taking about 1.5 hours, you will learn about the gardens, the history and how the team keep it looking fab. _Normal garden admission applies._

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 role of Assistant Gardener represents an opportunity to work in the stunning surroundings of a 9-acre garden, 3 miles outside Taunton. The gardens are varied and include flower beds, a vegetable garden, vineyard, orchard, meadows, ponds and an ornamental woodland walk.Job title: Assistant GardenerThe working day includes a half-hour lunch breakSalary:...

We are recruiting for a garden centre assistant at our Taunton garden centre branch.Duties will include; Operating a till Customer service Replenishing stockJob Type: Part-timeSalary: £8.00-£10.00 per hourBenefits: Employee discount Onsite parkingSchedule: Weekend availabilityWork Location: One location

On the 'blog' section of our website there are regular updates about what's growing on In the gardens Claire (Head Gardener) and Jo do reports on what's happening, with Claire's plant ID***and find out about the history of Hestercombe from Kim, our archivist, who quietly works away reading old manuscripts or discovering who's who in black and white photos....

Enhanced by serene scenery, first-class hospitality and an abundance of comfortable accommodation, St Audries Park offers all the charm you would expect from a beautiful country manor wedding venue in Somerset. With our beautiful Orangery and extensive grounds, our country house is the first choice for many wanting a coastal wedding.Our beautiful wedding...

We are recruiting for a garden centre assistant at our Taunton garden centre branch.Duties will include; Operating a till Customer service Replenishing stock Clearing trollies Carry to car service (Compost)Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contractSalary: £8.00-£10.00 per hourBenefits: Employee discount Onsite parkingSchedule: 8 hour shift Weekend...

Avery Gardens of Taunton, Somerset, a leading name in professional gardening services, is adding to its team With over 15 years of experience in delivering top-notch commercial and domestic gardening solutions, we are excited to offer an opportunity for two new members to join our dynamic team.At Avery Gardens, you'll be part of a team that values...

The Hon. Mrs Portman with her dog at Hestercombe_Celebrating International Women's Day at Hestercombe:From the moment Constance Portman gently suggested to her husband Teddy that she have a small amount of extra garden for herself at Hestercombe, women continued to play a significant part in the running of the Formal and Landscape gardens.Mrs Portman's...

Head Gardener, Claire Reid and her team have worked tirelessly to create the new summer bedding for the Victorian Terrace. Historically, the bedding has alway been changed twice a year so keeping true to this tradition, the formal Garden Team have a new sceme on the Victorian Terrace to enjoy for the summer.:Head Gardener, Claire Reid and her team have...

Our client based in Taunton is looking for an experienced Gardener with skillset on maintaining gardens, including mowing lawns, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding etc. The role may also include laying turf, plantings shrubs, flowers. Horticultural knowledge is preferred.A valid UK driving licence is desired but not essential as you might be driving company...

by Claire Greenslade, Hestercombe's Head Gardener_How do you manage a large garden with a furloughed team and locked down volunteers?Who knew that this would ever be a question I would have to ask myself. This virus is something that none of us had been able to prepare for.Since March 23rd 2020 Hestercombe has had to close its gates. Really big decisions had...

This cute little house and garden is on the Castle Drogo estate and was built as a childrens garden. Quite adorableGertrude Jekyll was a big fan of childrens gardens and in fact wrote a book on it. She encouraged whole minature kitted out houses so that kids could learn to cook in there and live out a fantasy world.

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...

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...

Looking for an enthusiastic self employed landscape gardener to join our team.Duties will include:FencingGround maintenanceArborist workLandscapingPressure washing etcpatioscommercial site maintenanceWorking 3 days a week to start with but could lead to a full time role for the right person. potentially overtime available.Garden machinery experience...

Are you a young, enthusiastic individual who has a strong interest in Garden Landscaping and is keen to strengthen their skills and learn skills along the way? If so, this vacancy might be for you.... We are SOS Gardening & Landscaping with 20 years experience in the Landscaping & Horticultural industry, we pride ourselves on working to a high standard,...

Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, shares tips on how we're saving water at Hestercombe:As you can imagine in the high temperatures we've experienced recently the gardens are beginning to suffer from heat exhaustion - just like the rest of usAt Hestercombe we are very conscious of our water consumption and use. We recognise that water is such a valuable...

The Hestercombe Gardens Trust was established in 1996 to oversee the restoration of the gardens and to protect them for the future:The Trust's Objectives:The Trust's charitable objective is: to reclaim, restore, preserve, enhance and develop for the education and benefit of the public, the landscape, gardens and buildings of heritage, horticultural or...