Croft's garden through the seasons

From the first signs of spring, through to the bitter frosts of winter, our dedicated garden team work hard to conserve, restore and care for our beautiful garden, come rain or shine. Every penny you spend at Croft helps us to continue with this vital work.

The walled garden in October at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Autumn in the garden 

Our head gardener reveals some handy tips for cultivating a beautiful autumn garden.

See the autumn colours
The apple orchard covered in snow at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Winter in the garden 

Find out what our garden team get up to during the winter months.

Explore a frosty garden
The secret garden in spring at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Spring in the garden 

Find out how we look after and care for the gardens at Croft during springtime.

Step into spring
The holiday cottage in late-spring at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Late spring in the garden  

The gardens at Croft look particularly beautiful in late-spring. Find out what Jonathan Kellett, our gardener-in-charge, is up to with his team and what he's looking forward to about the warmer days and longer evenings ahead.

Discover late spring colour
Flowers and borders in bloom in summer at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Summer in the garden 

Spend a lazy summer afternoon among the flowers in our beautiful walled garden.

Explore the gardens