Dewi and Ben transform into 17th century buccaneers during Time Travelling Wednesdays

Part of our wonderful season of Summer Fun 2012

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Polecat caught on camera

Polecat caught on camera

After two years of trying to capture a picture of an otter at night, we have instead caught this picture of a polecat. We think it’s caught a young rabbit, others think it’s caught a frog. Any better ideas? The photo was taken adjacent to our Gatehouse and Plant Sales, on the edge of a [...]

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The Standard is a Classic

The Towy Valley Vinatge Club had their crank up in the blazing sunshine at the Garden this weekend. We reckon this Standard was something of a stand out.  Photo by Carl Stringer.

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Storytelling Weekend

Our first ever story telling weekend was a real hit with visitors. Run at the end of February 2012, it was wonderfully co-ordinated by Cheryl Beer, and featured music and dancing to complement a great cast of storytellers. Photographs by Carl Stringer

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The Rill In January

This winter view down the Broadwalk was taken by our Head of Science and Research, Dr Natasha De Vere.

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Daffs in December

Visitors to our Gatehouse have been taken aback to see daffodils out in December. “Is it the mild autumn?” or “Is this global warming?” they ask. The answer is simpler. These are Narcissus ‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensation’ also known as ‘January Gold’. Their name gives the clue – they have been bred to come out now. [...]

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Crested Coral

This amazing fungus. Clavulina coralloides, was found growing amongst the leaf litter in Trawscoed Wood, the small wood near Principality House. There are over 2000 recordings of this across the UK but the only Carmarthenshire records are here and in Pont Felin Gat. Photo by Bruce Langridge

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Stella Voci Opera

Stella Voci Opera

Four opera singers from the Royal Northern College of Music wowed visitors to the Great Glasshouse this Sunday.  The young singing stars are raising money for the charity Concern Universal and will be performing their favourite music, including opera excerpts of Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro and The Pirates of Penzance. The four singers were soprano Rhiannon Herridge, [...]

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Belly dancers from St.Dogmaels

The new ceramic mosaic, in the Theatr Botanica foyer, was opened by former Welsh Government Minister Jane Davidson in late August. Seven community groups who helped make the mosaic came to the event, from as far as Anglesey, Llanelli, Monmouth, Newport, Cardiff and Llandovery. Why did the event feature these wonderful belly dancers from St.Dogmaels? Well, they helped make the [...]

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Action Man Visits the Garden

Visitor Sophie Berg (from Sheffield) was at the Garden with her mum and her little friend Jon last week. Now Jon is very little because he is a model, recently released to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the first Action Man. He visited all parts of the Garden – can you recognise where?

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