Head Gardener's Notes
Head gardener’s notes
Read on for regular updates and musings from Head Gardener Steve Lannin about the garden, what to see and what’s happening at the moment at Iford. Please click on the photo to access the notes.
For a real insight do book onto one of our monthly Behind the Scenes tours with Steve, which run throughout the year.
4th September 2025
Rain at last!
22nd August 2025
A very Mediterranean Summer
28th July 2025
Will there be rain?!?
17th July 2025
Drought and water management (after the thefts….)
13th June 2025
Garden designs, evolution and colour clashes
4th June 2025
Roses galore…..
15th May 2025
Water management and the start of rose season
1 May 2025
Winter, Spring & early Summer rolled into one…
21 April 2025
Hellebores, blossom, tulips, wisteria, wild garlic and more! What a stunning and unusual combination this year.
Start of the Season: Garden of the Year; magnolia, cherry blossom, tulips and more
18 september 2025
Last of the Season….
