Gardens, Heritage & Planning
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Parks and gardens, heritage, planning, heritage and planning, heritage and planning and parks and gardens... that sort of thing. There’s also a blog, if you’re interested: https://gardensheritageandplanning.com.
There is no coherent rationale or evidence for these proposals, and the harm caused will be significant. The Gardens Trust will be sharing its own response shortly, and supporters are encouraged to respond to the consultation themselves (closing date 13/01/26). [2/2]
November 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
There is no coherent rationale or evidence for these proposals, and the harm caused will be significant. The Gardens Trust will be sharing its own response shortly, and supporters are encouraged to respond to the consultation themselves (closing date 13/01/26). [2/2]
The hollow trunk of the wild pear at the Cambridge Botanic Garden was also filled in the 1960s, and that filling (bricks) then covered in tar. The tree continues to grow, and is slowly swallowing the bricks. [3 of 3]
August 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The hollow trunk of the wild pear at the Cambridge Botanic Garden was also filled in the 1960s, and that filling (bricks) then covered in tar. The tree continues to grow, and is slowly swallowing the bricks. [3 of 3]
The Down House mulberry is around 250 years old, and is still producing fruit. Used by Charles Darwin’s children to climb from their bedrooms to the garden, its hollow trunk was filled with concrete in the 1960s; a number of its branches are supported by props. [2 of 3]
August 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The Down House mulberry is around 250 years old, and is still producing fruit. Used by Charles Darwin’s children to climb from their bedrooms to the garden, its hollow trunk was filled with concrete in the 1960s; a number of its branches are supported by props. [2 of 3]