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Dartington increases investment in Totnes Renewable Energy Society
Dartington has chosen to invest a further £20,000 in TRESOC’s current Share Issue, bringing the total raised so far to £230,550.
‘Crocus circle’ oak tree succumbs to honey fungus
The large turkey oak near the White Hart and Space Studios, widely known for the stunning crocus circle that flowers around it in the spring, became severely decayed due to honey fungus.
Conservation diary: Spotting a well-camouflaged visitor
If you’re visiting the Dartington estate, keep an eye out for woodcocks, which can be seen by the eagle-eyed watcher at this time of year.
Endangered eels get free run up Bidwell Brook
A new eel pass has been installed at Bidwell Brook in Dartington this week to enable young glass eels, known as elvers, to migrate upstream unimpeded.
Conservation diary: First signs of autumn
During this month you will be able to see the autumn colour in the hedgerows and trees. The fruit on trees are starting to ripen, like the sweet chestnuts and the acorns.
In memoriam: Colette King
Throughout her working life, Colette inspired hundreds of students, colleagues, actors, directors and playwrights.
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.
Food & Farming blog: What is agroforestry?
John tackles the topic of agroforestry – an important part of the Old Parsonage vision.
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.