Winter
The estate in winter
There is plenty to experience in the gardens during winter, which are full of frosty grasses and striking shapes set against spectacular misty valley views. Late sunrises and early sunsets give dramatic skies, while architectural trees, bare branches and crispy seedheads provide lots of interest for the senses. The gardening team leave all the herbaceous growth of the year standing across the borders, giving beautiful textures and colours for garden enthusiasts to enjoy while also ensuring best horticultural practice for our ecological goals. Insects can live in the standing stems over winter and the coverage of the ground helps to keep water in the soil.
Ecological gardening
Gardening goes deeper than simply creating artistic designs or growing your own food – it can support your local ecosystem
Nature spotting
Did you know that the estate where the American Museum & Gardens calls home is also home to a stunning array of wildlife?
Environmental sustainability
The American Museum & Gardens is committed to the stewardship of the land that we own, with environmental sustainability at the heart of everything we do