Welcome to the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust (WHGT) web site

Welcome to the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust (WHGT) web site

Diamond Jubilee Trees

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee

Free community tree packs to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.

 To celebrate the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's historic 2012 Diamond Jubilee, the Woodland Trust is helping millions of people across the UK to come together to plant 6 million trees.
Schools and community groups can apply for free tree packs to help local people get involved in the celebration.

Community groups can apply for trees to be delivered in November 2012. For more information,
please visit the Woodland Trust website. 

Mapping Orchards in Wales

Mapping Orchards in Wales

Can you help? If any branch knows of local historic orchards this is the time to get them mapped.

 The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is co-ordinating a project to map the traditional orchards of Wales.

Orchards are hotspots for biodiversity and support a wide range of wildlife.

PTES need the help of local volunteers and land owners, orchard groups, wildlife trusts, parish councils and agricultural colleges.
No experience is necessary and they will provide training packs.
To get involved please call 020 7498 4533 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Canopied with Bowers, Pergolas, Arbours and Arches

Study Day: Saturday 28 April 2012

Canopied with Bowers - Pergolas, Arbours and Arches

These are the structures which have been incorporated into garden design from ancient times to provide shade and shelter and are also features of romance.

Meet at 10.00 at

Plas Maenan Country House, Conwy Valley, nr Llanrwst, Conwy LL26 0YR

Speakers:
10.30: Linda Farrar will talk on Roman pergolas dating back to 80 BC. Linda is an expert on Roman gardens and her publication Ancient Roman Gardens was reprinted in 2011.

11.30: Dr Jan Woudstra will talk on bowers, berceaux and cradle walks. Jan’s projects include the restoration of the Privy garden, Hampton Court and the gardens at Chiswick House. Jan is also engaged at Het Loo Palace in the Netherlands and has published widely including 'The design of the Privy Garden at Hampton Court’.

12.45 lunch

2.00: Troy Smith, Head gardener of the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden will give a talk on Bodnant Garden.
Troy's talk is followed by a guided tour of the garden which is always stunning with rhododendrons and azaleas in the spring.

WHGT Members £35 Non members £40 (Includes coffee and lunch)

To book online Click here.
To book by post please send name and address details with a cheque made out to WHGT to
Joy Neal at Llwyncelyn, Glandyfi, Machynlleth, SY20 8SS by Saturday 14 April.

For further details contact Joy on 01654 781203

Canopied with Bowers Study day - Application

To register for the Study Day, please complete the following form and send a cheque made out to WHGT to Joy Neal at: Llwyncelyn, Glandyfi, Machynlleth, SY20 8SS by Saturday 14 April. Fro further details contact Joy at 01654 781203

Study day: Canopied with Bowers

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