National Trust Gardens Podcast - Croome

Alan visits Croome in Worcestershire – the first landscape that Capability Brown got his capable hands on. With a diverse history – from a secret RAF base, to a home for Hare Krishna devotees, Croome’s seen it all; and we hear about the challenge of restoring it back to Brown’s 18th century vision. How can you take inspiration from the evergreen shrubbery and transform your garden into a winter wonderland? And what is it about Croome that attracts all kinds of feathered friends?

PLANTS AND TREES IN ORDER OF REFERENCE

Daphne – Daphne odora

Portuguese laurel – Prunus lusitanica

Common holly – Ilex aquifolium

Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis

Sage – Salvia officinalis

Winter jasmine – Jasminum nudiflorum

Guelder rose – Viburnum opulus

Witch hazel – Hamamelis

Heather – Erica

Common broom – Cytisus scoparius

Pine - Pinus