The University’s long-standing expertise in horticulture and environmental responsibility has been recognised with a double Gold award at this year’s Britain in Bloom South West […]
Category: Grounds
University of Exeter Grounds Team Achieves Botanic Garden Accreditation
The grounds and gardens of the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus have been awarded the title of Accredited Botanic Garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International […]
Would you like to attend a Practical Horticulture Course at Exeter University?
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]