Trebah Celebrates its 21st Birthday in Carnival Style!
On Sunday 20th April, Trebah Garden opened its doors to the public and celebrated its 21 years of being a popular garden attraction in Cornwall. To celebrate this occasion, Trebah decided to create a Carnival atmosphere, putting on entertainment throughout the day from Swamp Circus, Hammered Steel band to face painting, music and craft workshops. Here are just a few of the photographs that were taken:
The Conservatory Shop Re-Opens
The 1st March marks the re-opening of our Conservatory Shop and larger Plant Sales Area. Packed with fresh and new plants ready to go straight into the garden, Debbie, The Garden Shop and Plant Sales Manager says:
"With new benching, better labelling and signage, we hope to give everybody inspiration for their gardens this Easter".
February Half Term at Trebah
The theme for half term was Chinese New Year and the special Children's trail enabled those taking part to find out all about the signs of the Chinese Zodiac
and be rewarded with a special oriental prize.
In the two clay workshops on 12 and 14 February, children modelled wild animals and Chinese dragons.
All those taking part in the workshop visited the "Chinese Corner" where a Chinese Calligraphy competition was held.
Our congratulations go to Louise, aged 5 from Truro,
who was the winner.
Trebah will be holding another "drop in" clay workshop on Thursday 27 March in the Vinery Room as part of the Easter Holiday activities. No need to book, just come along and enjoy.
Spring has Sprung at Trebah!
In January the sweet vanilla scented flowers of Acacia dealbata fill the air. The popular golden Mimosa of florists is one of a small number of some 500 Australian species that will grow in the UK. The striking yellow flowers can be seen across the valley and creates a wonderful visual treat.
In February, visit the garden and refresh your senses after the long winter sleep. Take a deep breath at Alice's Seat and smell the wonderful fragrance of Sarcoccoca confusa. Our champion tree, Magnolia campbelli is beginning to show its magnificent waxy pink blooms and a variety of camellias and rhododendrons are beginning to break bud and burst into bloom.
For a more comprehensive list of what is likely to be in colour and in scent, go to Explore Trebah and click onto A Year in Flower or A Year in Scent.
