Our latest Heritage Open Day Hidden Nature post looks at how nature has provided the materials for the Royal Pavilion’s elaborate decoration. When one looks at the Chinese wallpaper in the Pavilion, it is impossible not to get drawn into … Continued
Continuing this weeks Heritage Open Days theme of Hidden Nature, we take a look at some of the hidden flowers among the Royal Pavilion wallpaper. During Covid-lockdown the Royal Pavilion team of conservators and curators worked hard on rehanging the … Continued
During the lockdown the UK has become green again, as new leaves have sprouted and opened. Trees become much easier to identify during spring, as they regain their leaves and flowers. I’m going to concentrate on just a few trees, … Continued
As many of us continue to stay local in our wanderings, the ‘patch’ becomes newly relevant. A patch will mean different things to different people, but the general idea is it’s a place you can visit repeatedly to observe wildlife. … Continued
Now we’re officially in summer with lockdown easing, we’d like to take a moment to admire the glorious and colourful blooms in the Royal Pavilion Garden. As you’re increasingly out and about enjoying the sun, have a look and a … Continued
Recognising something is a way to enjoy it more, which is certainly true for plants. Finding your way into the greenery delivers more texture and detail, which leads to more enjoyment and understanding. This post is about highlighting a few … Continued
As someone without a garden, I am often frustrated by suggestions of things to see and do in ‘your’ garden. And at a time like this, the garden envy is growing. To contain it, I am using my daily walks … Continued
Nature’s cycle continues at the Walled Garden at Preston Manor despite the lockdown. A haven of tranquility at the north-west corner of Preston Park, this wonderful space, looked after by a dedicated group of volunteers, is now bursting with life … Continued
As we move towards Spring, we focus on the colourful Viburnum Tinus in the Royal Pavilion Garden. It is an evergreen, bushy compact shrub with a height and spread of 3m (10ft). The Viburnum Tinus is frost hardy with flattened … Continued
After the continued rain and storms of late, take a moment to appreciate the Narcissus, or February Gold, to brighten up your day. You can find the bold yellow blooms dotted about the Pavilion Garden. Robert Hill-Snook, Garden Manager Discover more … Continued
Unlike our assortment of Vinegar Valentine cards, which were sent in spite, an impassioned Victorian might want to send one or two of these cards, even if some of them may appear a little creepy to modern viewers… Both of … Continued
To perk up this gloomy January take a moment to look at the Common Snowdrop. Flowering late winter to early spring, these are some of the earliest flowers to be seen and cheer up any dark, cold winter day. To … Continued
For the changing season, take a look at the Physalis alkekengi, the Chinese Lantern. The Lantern originates from West Asia, Japan and is a vigorous, spreading rhizomatous perennial. It has nodding, bell shaped, cream flowers produced from leaf axils in mid-summer, followed … Continued
For the sunny month of August, the Royal Pavilion Gardeners have chosen the Helianthus annus, otherwise known as the sunflower. It originates from the USA to central America and was introduced to the UK in 1596. The sunflower is cheery … Continued
The Royal Pavilion Garden Volunteers have chosen the Astrantia Major for July. July is when Astrantia Major is at its best. The low growing herbaceous perennial produces masses of beautiful white pin-cushion shaped flowers. Best grown in partial shade, it … Continued
The theme of April 2019’s image gallery of the month is spring. To celebrate the longer days, Easter and the beautiful weather, we’ve compiled an image gallery of some spring-themed items in our collections including oil paintings, easter eggs, butterflies … Continued
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of plants and join us for an evening of flower power. Discover the fascinating relationships between plants and their pollinators and learn how flowers have conquered the world! Activities include mini talks, object handling, … Continued
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