The Gardens are now closed to the public for 2023, and will reopen on the 12th Feb 2024.
Pruning Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’

Pruning Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’

Charles in the garden at Caerhays showing a very ‘thuggish’ established Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’ which has been pushing out the nearby shrubs and trees and needs a good prune. Note : Pruning Rhododendrons is generally NOT recommended. Pruning...
Dwarf Rhododendrons in the Rockery

Dwarf Rhododendrons in the Rockery

Charles in the Rockery at Caerhays looking at the dwarf rhododendrons planted there in flower, ideal for smaller gardens. 0:00 – Introduction 1:15 – Rhododendron ‘Ginnie Gee’ and R. ‘Wee Bee’ 1:49 – Another R. ‘Ginnie...
Rhododendron paradise at Caerhays

Rhododendron paradise at Caerhays

Charles in the garden at Caerhays 25th April 2021. Looking at :- 0:00​ – Rhododendron augustinii plus Rhododendron edgworthii x leucaspis plus panorama 1:48​ – Rhododendron ‘Anne Teese’ 2:49​ – Rhododendron loderi ‘King George’ plus panorama 4:20​...
Exercise or Pleasure at Caerhays

Exercise or Pleasure at Caerhays

From the 12th March you can visit Caerhays in groups of 2 for pleasure, not just singly for exercise as is the case at the moment. In April you will be allowed 6 from one household, meeting 6 from another household and maybe even a cup of tea together! Come and...
Five rare plants at Caerhays in June

Five rare plants at Caerhays in June

Charles in the garden again mid-June, looking this time at five rare plants, which are not normally seen because the gardens are normally closed by this time in June. 0:00 Magnolia globosa 3:45 Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ 5:57 Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ 8:15...