News and blogs - Minstead Trust

The New Forest Show makes a comeback

The New Forest Show was back with a bang this year and we were over the moon to be part of it.

Catherine’s monthly photo blog July

Volunteer gardener and photographer Catherine Brightwood, shares her insights, thoughts and photographs of July at Furzey Gardens.

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Learning disabilities

Minstead Trust joins calls for urgent action on social care

Minstead Trust is joining the first Social Care Lobby Day on 19 July to show its support along with hundreds of other social care providers, workers, and those who draw on care.

Furzey Gardens

Fundraising

Fundraising campaign hits £100,000 milestone to support people with learning disabilities

Minstead Trust have raised over £100,000 to facilitate crucial work, training and wellbeing opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Furzey Gardens

Head Gardener blog

Head Gardener’s monthly blog: July

July brings longer, warmer days with daylight continuing late into the evening. Mid-summer gardening tips to keep your flowers blooming from our Head Gardener, Pete White.

Furzey Gardens

Day opportunities

The Furzey Forest Folk

Community theatre was back in full swing at Furzey Gardens last month.

Furzey Gardens

Catherine's photo blog

Catherine’s monthly photo blog: June

Volunteer gardener and talented photographer Catherine Brightwood shares her thoughts and photos from the last month in the gardens.

Furzey Gardens

Events

Bioblitz reveals garden’s astonishing nature

Furzey Gardens visitors and volunteers identified almost 200 species of plants and animals in just one day during its first annual Bioblitz - volunteer Jane Pownall takes up the story.

Minstead Trust

Head Gardener blog

Head Gardener’s monthly blog: June

June is a month of change as the explosion of spring colour shifts towards the lush, verdant, leafy months of summer. Pete White, Head Gardener, shares tips and gives an insight into the latest goings on at Furzey Gardens.

Furzey Gardens

Catherine's photo blog

Catherine’s monthly blog post: May

In this, the centenary year of Furzey Gardens, volunteer Catherine Brightwood will be writing a monthly blog to share her experience of working here. Join her as she highlights some of her favourite plants and photographs throughout the coming year.

Minstead Trust

Learning disabilities

Minstead Trust raises awareness of hidden disabilities

Minstead Trust has joined a global scheme to raise awareness of people with hidden disabilities.

Furzey Gardens

Events

Bumper outdoor theatre programme for Furzey’s centenary

A wide range of outdoor theatre performances are planned at Furzey Gardens this summer to celebrate its centenary year - book now.