Looking after the wildflower banks
Glendurgan suffered a severe storm in 1990 which felled over 70 trees in a matter of hours. This left large areas of the garden open where previously they'd been covered in trees. The garden team at the time took the bold decision not to replant with trees but instead to manage these open areas for wildflowers to flourish.
Throughout autumn, winter and spring the garden team now undertake the huge task of strimming and raking the grass banks across all three valleys.
The amazing display of wildflowers lasts throughout the spring months and includes violets, primroses, bluebells and aquilegias.