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Year-round colour in the gardens

29/10/201923/01/2021 Paul Brett

As we reach the end of October with autumn storms raging, it’s good to remember the Gardens hold attractions all year round. And when the weather lets up, we’ll be sure to get out there again! That’s just what Alison … Read more

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On this day 130 years ago – the official opening of Morrab Gardens

27/09/201926/09/2019 Paul Brett

It is exactly 130 years ago – on Friday 27th September 1889 – that Morrab Gardens was officially opened.  It must have been a grand occasion for the town, with a procession consisting of “The Mayor and Corporation, the Rifle … Read more

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The yearly pleasure of flowers that return each spring

24/02/201918/01/2021 Paul Brett

Flowering bulbs are so rewarding in any garden, no matter how big or small.  We can, with an easy conscience, ignore them for most of the year but they will reliably return each spring to bring colour to forgotten corners … Read more

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Spring is here – official!

17/02/201907/03/2019 Paul Brett

When the Cornish Magnolias flower, Spring has arrived!  Gardeners at six of the Great Gardens of Cornwall watch their champion magnolia trees as the blossom unfolds, and when all six have at least 50 blooms open, the start of Spring … Read more

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Colourful Kalanchoes and super succulents!

26/01/201926/01/2019 Paul Brett

Our plant sales took a break for Christmas, but we’re back next week with more lovely plants which have been propagated by volunteers from the Friends of Morrab Gardens.  We’ll be selling plants from the greenhouse in Morrab Gardens on … Read more

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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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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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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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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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