The Gardeners’ House Project – in the news!
Melissa and Miki of The Hypatia Trust have worked hard to get some great coverage of the Gardeners’ House Project in the February edition of Cornwall Today (pp 82-84). The […]
Spring Newsletter from the Morrab Gardens
The Friends of Morrab Gardens raise funds and organise events to support the work of the gardens. They produce a quarterly newsletter with updates from the gardens and news of […]
Behind the scenes at the Gardens
There’s a part of the Morrab Gardens that visitors rarely see, but is an essential part of what we do in maintaining the Gardens. Behind the scenes, the nursery area […]
Ivy: a plant out of place?
It’s often said that a weed is just a plant out of place, and Hedera helix, the common ivy, is a good example. The RHS lists ten nurseries that will […]
Morrab Gardens – a source of inspiration for artists
Gardens throughout the ages have provided inspiration to artists, and many artists express their creativity through gardening as well as in the studio. West Cornwall has been a favoured location […]
Forthcoming Event: ‘A Plantsman’s Tour of New Zealand’
News from the West Cornwall Garden Club The Club’s next meeting will be on Thursday 25 January, at 7.30 p.m., at the British Legion Hall, Heamoor. John Lanyon (Garden Manager […]
Winter wildlife in the gardens
Winter is an interesting time of year to look out for birds in the gardens, because our resident bird populations are joined by migrating species from Iceland and Scandinavia. Within […]
Friends of Morrab Gardens Christmas Party
BRING AND SHARE FOOD AND WINE FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER 2017 AT 7PM AT JANE SCOTT’S HOUSE, 11 REGENT TERRACE, PENZANCE TR18 4DW RSVP BY 1 DECEMBER: Phone Jane on 01736 […]
Plant of the month – Camellia sasanqua ‘Narumigata’
Plants that flower at this time of year, as the days are getting shorter, are particularly valuable. If they’re scented it’s even better! This Camellia sasanqua ‘Narumigata’ in the Morrab Gardens […]
Christmas Craft Fair
The Morrab Library is holding their Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 11th November. It’s in the Library in the grounds of the Gardens. The Fair is open 10.30am – 3pm, […]