Latest news & blogs
Future of fallen Monterey Pine revealed
The Dartington Hall Trust has approved a variety of uses for the 200-year-old Monterey Pine, which fell in old age in Dartington’s gardens on Wednesday 27 August, 2014.
Monterey Pine falls in Tiltyard
The large Monterey Pine, which stood on the north-western terraces of the ‘Tiltyard’ in the Dartington gardens, has fallen due to old age.
Mary’s blog: a swift journey to the moon and back
In this blog, Dartington veteran Mary Bartlett explores the impact of David Lack, a legendary ornithologist whose career took flight at Dartington.
Food & Farming blog: What is agroforestry?
John tackles the topic of agroforestry – an important part of the Old Parsonage vision.
Mary’s blog: The forgotten gardener
As the Chelsea Flower Show approaches, Mary is moved to remember Stewart Lynch, who oversaw at golden era at the Dartington gardens.
Mary’s Blog: Remembering the Teign Valley railway
As the destroyed Dawlish railway line re-opens after the 2014 UK storms, Mary reflects on the old Teign Valley line, and how her family were involved in both.
Mary’s Blog: How Dartington funded a blockbuster
Dartington veteran Mary Bartlett looks back into history, and explains how Dartington came to fund one the West End’s most powerful and successful shows.
Sweet chestnut falls in storm
In a dramatic turn for Dartington’s gardens, a 300 year-old sweet chestnut tree recently fell over in the winter storms.