Plant lovers, this one’s for you! We’re bringing a burst of green to the Exeter Quayside! Visit the University of Exeter Grounds team at the […]
Category: sustainability
Sakura Cherry Tree Project Tree Planting
We have been lucky enough to receive 30 cherry trees donated to the University by the Sakura Cherry Project. The Sakura Cherry Tree Project was […]
From Campus Soil to University Plates: Growing Veg for Our Kitchens
We’re proud to be growing produce right here on Streatham Campus, using regenerative low carbon organic methods such as crop rotations, green manures and interplanting. […]
The Tree-mendous Benefits of Tree Leaf Circles
Have you noticed the leaves in tree circles around campus and wondered why? Leaf circles around trees provide significant benefits by acting as a natural […]
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 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 […]
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 […]