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August 2, 2019

Successful initiative; growing our own cut flowers for bouquets and floral displays

We are delighted to announce that the Grounds team are now successfully growing our own cut flowers at the Estate Services Centre Nursery, which are […]

bouquet, Exeter University, floristry, sustainability by Mark
July 25, 2019

Celebrating Green Flag Award 2019/20!

The Grounds Team have proudly celebrated the successful re-achievement of Ā the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2019/20 for our beautiful Streatham Campus andĀ St Luke’s Campus. […]

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July 16, 2019

Green Flag Award 2019/20 Winner!

We are delighted to announce that we have again received the prestigious Green Flag Award for both our Streatham Campus and our St Luke’s Campus! […]

awards, Exeter University, Green Flag Award, Grounds by Mark
July 8, 2019

Bees’ Needs Week 8th-14th July 2019

Bees and other pollinators are vital to growing lots of our favourite foods and for plants to flourish in our fields and gardens. It is […]

Bees Needs Week, Exeter University, Grounds, University of Exeter by Mark
July 2, 2019

Wildflowers Trial – Reed Hall Beds

We are trialling a crop of summer flowering wildflowers at Reed Hall beds this year. We have had to change the planting scheme and rest […]

Exeter University, Grounds, Reed Hall, Streatham Campus by Mark
June 28, 2019

Green fingers crossed for Anthony!

Good luck to Anthony Cockell, our amazing Deputy Grounds Operations Manager, who has been shortlisted in the Impact category of the Professional Services Recognition Awards […]

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June 28, 2019

Update – Voodoo Lily has flowered

We are very excited to announce that the Dracunculus vulgaris (voodoo lily) has flowered!  

Exeter University, Grounds, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark
April 30, 2019

Discovery of rare and unusual tropical plant growing on campus!

Groundbreaking news! We have discovered this rare and unusual tropical plant growing on Streatham Campus! It is an Dracunculus vulgarisĀ (voodoo lily) which can normally only […]

Exeter University, Grounds, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark
April 25, 2019

Celebrating 90 Years Service!

This month three members of the Grounds Team celebrate a combined 90 years working at the University. Colin Hole achieved 20 years service, Andy Pulman […]

Exeter University, Grounds, Long Service, University of Exeter by Mark
April 12, 2019

Step This Way! Upgraded Public Right of Way Footpath

Working in partnership with Devon County Council, the University has upgraded the public right of way footpath through the Lowern Hoopern and Taddiforde Valley that […]

Exeter, Exeter University, Lower Hoopern Valley, public right of way, Taddidorde Valley by Mark

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