restoration
Restoration has been going at Trevarno for the past
eight years and current projects include, Gothic Potting
Shed attached to the bottom Walled Garden and a recently uncovered ancient
carriage driveway.
Projects
which started in 2005 include:
Planting and re-installation of pathways in Upper Walled
Garden “Installation” of
new viewing area next to sundial lawn.
Replanting of the Serpentine Garden.
Excavation of the old mine carriageway.
Continued planting of Summer Banks and the entrance area.
Viewing area – an area from the Sundial Lawn to the lower garden with a view towards the Lake and the Gothic Potting Shed.
Excavation of “Ye Olde Carriageway” – started in 2003, this entails clearance of at least 120 years of leaf-mould and laurel growth.
Rejuvenation/Renovation of the Serpentine Garden Border.
The restoration of the old railway line which can be seen as part of the Estate Walk.
The upgrading and extension of Open and Disabled access paths which now cover a large area of the garden.
