The University’s Grounds team are keen to understand whether there is interest for the University of Exeter Botanic Garden to run a practical horticulture course. […]
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Rugby Pitch Transformation
The R1 rugby pitch at our Topsham Sports Ground has been transformed – from the image on the left to the image on the right […]
Drought Tolerant and Water Conscious Planting
When selecting plants we consider the environment, and plants needing additional regular watering – other than for establishment – are not used. Our aim is […]
Exeter Seed Swap Event
Four members of the Grounds team attended the annual Exeter Seed Swap event organised by Exeter Seed Bank on Sunday 2nd March to donate seeds […]
Grounds Team Volunteering – Poltimore House
A few members of the Grounds team used their volunteering day at Poltimore House to help with path repairs, clearing drains and digging out brambles […]
Grounds Nursery Springing Into Life!
The campus is springing into life and so is the Grounds Nursery! So much excellent skilled work goes on behind the scenes; propagating and grafting […]
National Collection of Azara
Do you know that the University of Exeter has an accredited National Collection of Azara? Azara is a genus of trees and shrubs which are […]
National Nest Box Week
We have a strong sustainable and biodiversity ethos within the Grounds team and our arborists practice this as much as possible by regularly creating habitat […]
Bird Survey Highlights Winter 2024-25
Bird surveys carried out by an independent consultant every year in spring/summer and again in winter have been in place on the Streatham Campus for […]
New Plant Heritage National Collection of Dierama!
We are delighted to announce that the University of Exeter has a new Plant Heritage National Collection of Dierama! This is in addition to our […]