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Merry Christmas!

24/12/2018 Paul Brett

We wish all Friends and visitors to Morrab Gardens a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Although we’ve taken a break for the holidays, plant life in the gardens continues; early-flowering camellias, such as this Camellia sasanqua ‘Narumigata’ have been … Read more

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The outdoor classroom in Morrab Gardens

28/10/2018 Paul Brett

We are happy to arrange visits of school groups to Morrab Gardens and last year, with support from Councillor Jim McKenna’s community fund, the Friends of Morrab Gardens established an ‘outdoor classroom’ to provide a safe place where teachers can … Read more

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Morrab plant sales

25/10/2018 Paul Brett

The weekly plant sales which we introduced this year have been a great success!  Thank you to everyone who has bought plants from us over the past few weeks.

As the autumn planting season comes to an end, we will … Read more

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Britain in Bloom success for Morrab

15/10/2018 Paul Brett

We are delighted that Morrab Gardens was once again awarded an ‘Outstanding’ in the It’s Your Neighbourhood category of the Britain in Bloom awards. The judge described the Friends of Morrab Gardens as a wonderful supportive community group.  He drew … Read more

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Glow Gold September (and into October!)

02/10/201802/10/2018 Paul Brett

Glow Gold September was established to raise awareness of childhood cancer – and in the Morrab Gardens we’ve supported the campaign with glorious displays of yellow and gold around the gardens – and it’s still looking good!

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Autumn Plant Sale

19/09/2018 Paul Brett

Are you planning your Autumn planting? This is the best time of year for planting shrubs and trees, so come along to see what we have to offer at the Morrab Gardens on Saturday.

FRIENDS OF MORRAB GARDENS Autumn Plant … Read more

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FOMG Newsletter, late summer 2018

05/09/201806/09/2018 Paul Brett

News from Morrab Gardens features a look at our new greenhouse, fundraising at Mazey Day and garden visits, along with details of future events including a talk by our own Beekeeper and a propagating workshop.

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Morrab Gardens on film!

04/08/201804/08/2018 Paul Brett

When music radio station Classic FM wanted to feature the accomplished flautist Thomas Hancox in a short film to promote West Cornwall, what better location to choose than the bandstand in Morrab Gardens!

Filmed earlier this summer for Classic FM … Read more

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Morrab Plant Sales – new opening times

25/05/201825/05/2018 Paul Brett

The weekly plant sales which we introduced this year are proving a great success!  Thank you to everyone who has bought plants from us over the past few weeks.

There will be plenty of additions to the stock we hold … Read more

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Morrab Plant Sales

12/05/201812/05/2018 Paul Brett

As always, the volunteers who work so hard for Morrab Gardens have been propagating and growing plants for the gardens.  In the past we’ve had occasional sales to give Friends and members of the public an opportunity to buy a … Read more

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Julia GriggJulia Grigg

I’m newly arrived in Penzance, coming at last to settle in Cornwall. To where I have history: my maternal grandmother having been born on St Michael’s Mount. Living in the neighbourhood of Morrab Gardens, I’m delighted to be contributing this blog through 2021 to the Gardens’ website.

Paul BrettPaul Brett

Paul is a volunteer gardener with the Friends of Morrab Gardens, and also looks after the Morrab Gardens website and social media channels.

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