Gardens & parks
We look after one of the greatest collections of historic gardens and plants in the world, thanks to our 450 gardeners and 3,000 garden volunteers.
Garden highlights
Narcissi flowering in April
Mike Calnan, our Head of Gardens, gives us a round up of some of the exciting projects that have been taking place in our gardens during recent months.
Our ancient trees
Join Brian Muelaner, Ancient Tree Advisor, and get closer to our living heritage. Watch our series of videos all about some of our our ancient and notable trees.
Our projects
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Conserving our plant heritage for the nation
The Plant Conservation Programme (PCP) protects the historically and botanically significant, rare or...
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Survey of plants
In 2009 the UK’s biggest ever plant hunt got underway when we began to survey all the plants at more...
The National Gardens Scheme
This year we're helping the National Gardens Scheme to celebrate its 85th anniversary.
Visit our gardens
From amazing spring gardens and summer blooms to the golds, reds and browns of autumn and the frosty delights of winter. Our gardens offer the perfect place to visit, whatever the season.
Career in gardening?
John joined us in September 2009 as a Careership Gardener. He spends a lot of his time working alongside our gardeners, learning new things and discovering top tips. For 12 weeks of...
Exhibitions
Our gardens and houses showcase work from local and international artists from time to time. Take a look at exhibitions happening this year.
Gardener's websites
If you're interested in gardening and gardens, here is a list of other organisations who we work with or support.