March Newsletter
The magnolias and camellias have been great this year with wonderful shows of colour in the garden shining through the continued grey and wet weather.
The occasional spells of sunshine highlight them beautifully and as I write looking down the valley I can see the whites and paler pinks of the taller magnolias along with the deeper pink shades of early rhododendrons being lit up after a break in the clouds.
Jon's Journal is a monthly update from Trebah's CEO Jon Cummins
This month at Trebah Kitchen
St Piran's Day
Tuesday 5 March
Celebrate St Piran's Day at Trebah with a delicious locally-made pasty, available from 11.30am and served in addition to our regular menu.
Mother's Day
Sunday 10 March
Treat Mum at Trebah Kitchen this Mother's Day! Bucks Fizz will be available alongside our delicious breakfast menu, served 9.30am - 11.30am, or why not spoil her with a delicious Sunday roast, served 12pm - 3pm.
Play area closure
Thank you for your patience while we perform essential upgrades on our play areas.
Both Tarzan's Camp and Fort Stuart remain closed until the work is completed, but please keep an eye on our website for notice of when they are open again.
The Boathouse re-opens
As we move into spring, we're delighted to announce that our Boathouse Beach Cafe will reopen on weekends from Saturday 9 March, then daily from Friday 29 March onwards - the perfect opportunity for a tasty Roskilly's ice cream or a warming drink while you travel the garden.
Trebah Plant Centre re-opens
Trebah's main Plant Centre and shop is now open again!
Opening times
From Monday 4 - Thursday 28 March:
On weekdays open from 12pm, weekends from 11am
From Friday 29 March onwards:
Open from 9.30am daily
Pop in and browse our lovely selection of orchids, spring flowers, colourful succulents and rhododendrons, plus much, much more.
Darren's Diary
Darren's Diary
Head Gardener Darren shares more of his favourite plants from this very colourful time of year.
Get ready for Easter
Available 29 March to 14 April
Spring is in the air and these animals have picked up its scent!
Follow the trail posts around Trebah’s subtropical garden and match up Whose Nose Goes with the animals on your trail sheet.
Complete the trail and collect your prize - a delicious locally-made Cornish chocolate egg!
Reminder for members
Our new membership prices and categories have now come into effect for 2024 and we also want to take this opportunity to remind all members to bring their cards with them when they visit.
As we move towards busier times, this ensures our staff can serve you quickly at the tills.
Also, please do let us know if any of your personal details change so we can update our records and ensure you're still getting all your membership information.
We hope you enjoy your Trebah membership in 2024!
Upcoming events
Sally Spens Exhibition
An exhibition of Spens' paintings and drawings, inspired by the natural world, with her detailed and intricate etchings
Tuesday 27 & Sunday 24 March
Yoga With Ro
Monday Yoga continues, due to popular demand, at Trebah House - the perfect way to start the week.
Every Monday until 29 April
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Adventures Of A Human Swan
Join adventurer Sacha Dench, known as the ‘Human Swan’ - she will be talking about her expeditions and showing clips from her film with a Q&A.
Friday 15 March, 5pm
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Meet The Artist: Sally Spens
An informal opportunity to meet artist Sally Spens, who will be showing her work in Trebah's exhibition space, with a chance to chat about her work in paint, printmaking and textile design.
Sunday 17 March, 11am
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China - In The Footsteps Of Plant Hunters
A talk by Gary Long, Head Gardener of Trewithen Garden, who shares his travels in China to study camellias.
Wednesday 20 March, 6pm
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