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Discovering the Diverse Habitats of Markshall: From Mighty Oaks to Hidden Bats and Graceful Deer
Markshall is a unique landscape that spans woodlands, gardens, and historic structures, each offering a vital refuge for an extraordinary […]
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Update from William the New Markshall Senior Horticulturist:
Hello everyone! I’m excited to share some updates from my first month as the Senior Horticulturist at Markshall. It has […]
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Meet Markshall’s Irises
The irises are currently in bloom, gracing the long herbaceous border of the Walled Gardens and the borders of the […]
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Stephen’s Six Meadow Flower Picks
‘Tis the season where we see meadow flowers starting to sweep across our gardens, woodlands and local parks. Volunteer Stephen […]
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Top 5 Moments in February 2024
As we say goodbye to 2024 and move closer to spring, we wanted to take some time and reflect on […]
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Horticulturalist’s Guide to Coppicing
Coppicing is an important part of managing a healthy woodland. In this blog Horticulturalist Emma talks all about the importance […]
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10 Things to See and Do this Autumn at Markshall
As the days get shorter, the fluffy jumpers make a comeback and autumn colour begins to take over the estate, […]
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Tree Endangered Tree Species to find in Markshall’s Arboretum
Friday 19th May is Endangered Species Day. A day for celebrating, learning about, and taking action to protect threatened and […]
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Getting Ready for Spring at Markshall Estate
The days are getting longer, daffodils are blooming and buds are emerging, these all mean one thing… spring is here! […]
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All You Need to Know about Hamamelis
Hamamelis, or ‘Witch Hazel’ is one of the first flowers to appear each year at Markshall. Their striking fiery red […]
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A Closer Look at Wisteria at Markshall
This year the Horticulture Team are undertaking renovation of the magnificent Wisteria, that shrouds a lower weir on the estate, […]
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A Day in the Life: Arboretum Manager
Ian Chandler, Arboretum Manager at Markshall, shares with us a day in his life, caring for more than 5,000 trees […]