Jan 22, 2009 · It lies to the east of the house, within what was once a plantation of larch trees grown for timber, and surrounds a cob-walled retreat known as The Sanctuary, bearing a Costwold stone-tiled roof. It was built in 1999 to mark the millennium, and is used by Prince Charles as a place for quiet contemplation.

King Charles III cares passionately about his garden at Highgrove. Here Liz Potter takes a look at his gardening ethos and green credentials. The horticultural leanings of the King are no secret.

Sep 27, 2022 · Beyond the regal pageantries and elaborate public events, there’s one place that His Majesty can likely be found: on his hands and knees in the tranquil Highgrove House gardens in Gloucestershire, U.K.—pruning his topiaries or planting some new blooms.

Aug 5, 2024 · At the kitchen garden, an archway of apple trees is a centerpiece of a thriving space providing vegetables for the house. Meanwhile, eccentricities include the Wall of Gifts, stone pieces given...

Highgrove House was built between 1796 and 1798; it was believed to have been designed by architect Anthony Keck. The house is a rectangular detached three-storey building made from ashlar blocks with a stone and slate roof.

Aug 1, 2007 · An avenue of fastigiate hornbeam trees leads through the meadow, from the side of the house up to the Kitchen Garden. A splendid ‘ribbon of red’ lies at the end of this avenue, which is...

May 26, 2024 · Other notable features of the Highgrove Gardens include: The Wildflower Meadow: A vibrant four-acre expanse showcasing the beauty and ecological importance of native wildflowers (Highgrove Gardens, 2021). The Arboretum: A collection of rare and unusual trees, including a 200-year-old cedar of Lebanon (Jobson, 2018).

Jun 14, 2019 · The Tree House was built in 1988 for Prince William who was six and Prince Harry who was four at the time. The Main Lawn at Highgrove equates to six miles of pedestrian mowing. 40,000 snowdrops were planted at Highgrove to celebrate 40 years of The Prince’s Trust.

Sep 16, 2022 · To mark the Royal Family, the gardens are now peppered with personal touches - from a tree planted by Prince George to the treehouse built for a young Prince William, aptly named Hollyrood...

The Royal Gardens at Highgrove are a varied collection of landscapes with five areas to explore: The Stumpery, Cottage Garden, The Sundial Garden, Thyme Walk, and the Wildflower Meadow. A garden...