THE CASTLE & GARDENS ARE NOW CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN IN FEBRUARY 2026
Rhaphithamnus spinosus

Rhaphithamnus spinosus

Rhaphithamnus spinosus – A small dense shrub with tiny blue flowers and spines. Rhaphithamnus spinosusWatch this video on...
Laurel Hedge ‘Trimming’

Laurel Hedge ‘Trimming’

Great new machine to help cut the massive laurel wind-break hedges more quickly than usual. Serious laurel hedge trimming with a wonderful machineWatch this video on...
Acacias in flower now

Acacias in flower now

Charles in the garden featuring 8 completely different species of Acacia in the gardens now.  Ranging from small shrubs to massive trees. Acacias at CaerhaysWatch this video on...
Caerhays from the air!

Caerhays from the air!

Short spring video over the gardens at Caerhays last weekend.  Magnolias looking wonderful. Caerhays Spring 2025Watch this video on...
Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’ ‘Fire’

Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’ ‘Fire’

Charles in the garden as they open to the public for 2025 until June, with this lovely Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’ ‘Fire’ which is flowering for the first time here at Caerhays. Magnolia sprengeri 'Diva' 'Fire' & gardens...
Laurel hedge trimming & tree ferns

Laurel hedge trimming & tree ferns

We use laurel as large hedging windbreaks around the castle and they need considerable pruning every 5 to 7 years.  Also we have come across a very old tree fern and Charles tells us the history behind how they came to be found in many Cornish gardens. Laurel hedge...