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News from The Garden
Keep up with the goings-on of our hard working gardeners, busy team of volunteers and the activities of
The Friends of Bridge End Gardens.
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Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness
It's that time of year again; it's distinctly colder indoors than outdoors and (in a bid to dodge the showers) the washing on the line...

Jilly McNaughton
Sep 16


Our 25th Anniversary Garden Party
Friends old and new gathered in the sunshine in the Walled Garden today to mark 25 years since the establishment of our charity - The...

Jilly McNaughton
Aug 31


The roses are blooming
The Rose Garden at Bridge End Garden Yes, the roses are starting to come out at Bridge End Garden! It is earlier than usual but they are...

Liz Lake
Jun 8


The laburnum arch and the wisteria are in flower!
It is time to visit the Garden to see the laburnum arch in the Wilderness in flower. It is always a little later than laburnums in the...

Liz Lake
May 23


Most of Maze Reduced in Height
The team of gardeners working on the hedge were: (Left to right) Charles Courtney, Lee Barker, Rob Mcleod, Nathan Doe, and Steven Gates....

Jilly McNaughton
Apr 13


Maze to receive a haircut
The yew hedge maze, photographed from a drone this month, ahead of restoration pruning. Credit: Mark Squires. Weather...

Liz Lake
Feb 17


Artist in Residence
Welcome to our winter garden and enjoy the gallery. Taken from every angle, these images capture the charm and mystery of our garden in...

Inger O'Meara
Feb 14


Winter walk
Winter is a wonderful time of year to explore our Garden seeing corners and glimpsing views that are hidden when the trees and shrubs are...

Inger O'Meara
Jan 15


Gardener Wanted! Job Opportunity at Bridge End Garden
Saffron Walden Town Council is offering the post of Gardening Operative, based mainly in Bridge End Garden but occasionally working in...

Liz Lake
Oct 4, 2024


Less chance of getting lost now!
To keep the character of a private garden, signage is kept to a minimum in Bridge End Garden but four discreet boards have recently been...

Liz Lake
Sep 27, 2024


The buzz about BEG bees
Bees and beekeeping have been part of Bridge End Garden throughout its history. Our current beekeeper Jerry considers it a privilege to...

Lee Evans
Sep 2, 2024


Take Time to Smell the Roses
Despite the less than seasonal weather, the roses are blooming magnificently and their fragrant scent wafts across the Rose Garden as you...

Jilly McNaughton
Jul 5, 2024


The Laburnum Arch is Out!
The laburnum arch at Bridge End Garden has come into flower in the Wilderness and is a stunning sight even on dreary days. The Wilderness...

Jilly McNaughton
May 17, 2024


Topiary - A Cut Above the Rest
World Topiary Day was on the 12th May this year. It was launched in 2021 by the owners of the world’s oldest topiary garden at Levens...

Jilly McNaughton
May 11, 2024


New Website for Bridge End Garden
The Friends of Bridge End Gardens has today launched a brand-new website containing information for those wanting to visit the Garden,...

Jilly McNaughton
Apr 17, 2024


Calling all New Volunteers!
Looking for a new interest in 2024? Want to meet likeminded people and make a valuable contribution to one of Saffron Walden's greatest...

Jilly McNaughton
Jan 22, 2024


Bridge End Garden Hits the Press
Bridge End Garden features in January 2024 edition of House & Garden magazine.

Jilly McNaughton
Jan 2, 2024
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