21st century revival of the Walled Garden
The restoration of the Walled Garden began in 2008 and as part of this the glasshouses were repaired. During the restoration work timber was found to be rotten in many areas and large parts were rebuilt, meaning they are no longer original buildings.
The glasshouses are now a vital part of 'growing' the Walled Garden, in particular in the Melon House. The gardening year begins in January where fruit, vegetables and flowers are propagated, tender seedlings are grown through the early months of the year, in spring and summer the trailing melon plants and cucumbers grow and come to harvest before french beans then take over in the autumn. Even in the winter months of November and December the cuttings from the garden's plants are tended within the protective structure.
Without the glasshouses the Walled Garden would not be able to grow the interesting and delicious range of produce it does now, supplying both the onsite Carriage House Cafe with fresh fruit and vegetables for seasonal recipes, and the Stables Shop where visitors can take home their own taste of Attingham.