Activities
Bursaries & Grants
The Trust offers grants for conservation and similar projects, and bursaries to help with research and academic and practical training connected with Somerset.
Research & Conservation
Although 38 historic parks and gardens in Somerset are currently listed, there are certainly more that should be protected. Under the guidance of an experienced Chairman, a group of volunteers from our Surveys Committee records the County’s historic public and private parks, gardens and garden features. The Trust also offers advice on garden restoration projects and their financing.
Events
Each year the Trust offers members a programme of visits, talks by specialists on garden history and other garden topics such as plant hunting and gardening skills. Members are encouraged to become involved in its activities.
Schools
Encouraging a love of gardens and landscapes in children is an important part of the Trust’s activities. Our Education Group supports the gardening activities of Somerset schools with advice sheets and financial grants. Every school involved is visited and contact is maintained as gardens progress.