Gardener’s Corner: March 2026

Gardener’s Corner: March 2026

  Following an exceptionally mild February and an exceptionally wet one (nearly 6 inches), the gardens are as advanced as they have ever been. Our Japanese bananas (outdoors) grew several inches during the month, which is extraordinary. The Euonymus hedges were...
Gardener’s Corner: February 2026

Gardener’s Corner: February 2026

  The gardens become more and more colourful as February progresses and, following last month’s mostly mild, wet and windy weather, there will likely be even more colour this month. If you visit the gardens in February, you will be able to enjoy a wide range of...
Gardener’s Corner: January 2026

Gardener’s Corner: January 2026

  January brings the first signs of spring which are usually the snowdrops in the arboretum and early Crocus too. There is a huge amount to enjoy in the gardens particularly in all our winter borders. We have planted for scent, colour and structure. The Daphnes...
Gardener’s Corner: December 2025

Gardener’s Corner: December 2025

The December garden needn’t be as gloomy as the weather, and the Palace gardens are full of vibrant colours and structure. Whether it’s frosted herbaceous plants such as sedums, agapanthus heads and grasses, bold topiary like yew and euonymus, colourful winter...