Unfortunately a diseased Ash tree behind the IAIS Building on Streatham Campus has had to be removed, but our Arb Team were keen to use […]
Category: Streatham Campus
Wow Wildflowers!
The wildflowers at the Reed Hall beds are in flower and looking glorious. Last year we trialled having wildflowers instead of the customary formal planting […]
Duck nesting in planter
We have discovered a duck nesting in one of the planters on the Forum North Piazza. Although this is very exciting, please keep your distance […]
‘Exeplore’ Podcast – grounds, gardening and green fingers
The University of Exeter has launched a official podcast called Exeplore and each episode will explore a different topic with students, staff and alumni; aiming […]
Update on biological control treatment of Mealybugs
An update and photos from Drew, one of our amazing Horticultural Apprentices, on the biological treatment being carried out on the Ficus trees in The […]
Ghostly going ons?
Ghostly going ons in The Forum? Don’t worry our Ficus trees haven’t turned into huge ghosts! The trees have a Mealybug infestation, so we are […]
Feelgood Friday – Positive Pebbles on Streatham Campus
Some positive and heart warming news for a Feelgood Friday! Pebbles with positive supportive messages have appeared along a pavement at the bottom of Stocker […]
Pruning Works at Reed Hall
The Grounds Team have been busy carrying out pruning works at Reed Hall today.
Green Flag Award 2020/21 Winner!
We are delighted to announce that we have again successfully achieved the prestigious Green Flag Award for both our Streatham Campus and our St Luke’s […]
Sustainable Practices – seed propagation and plants grown in-house
We have been busy with seed propagation this week in our Estate Services Centre Nursery. The cuttings are soft-wood material using the techniques of nodal, […]