News

Find out what has been happening in and around Aberglasney House. We update our news regularly so please check this page frequently for latest updates.

Aberglasney home to one of the rarest pine trees [10 Aug 2010]
To add to the long list of rarities grown at Aberglasney Gardens, one of the rarest pine trees has now been planted. The Single Leaf Pinyon, Pinus monophylla,... Read More

Only Men Aloud a great success!! [05 Jul 2010]
There’s a long tradition of male voice choirs in my family, beginning with my Great Uncle Gwilym many moons ago. In fact it’s fair to say I grew up with... Read More

Taste of the tropics [11 Jun 2010]
It’s not just flowers thriving at Aberglasney this summer – an abundance of exotic fruits are adding a taste of the tropics to the Carmarthenshire gardens. Succulent... Read More

Home grown talent returns to his roots [20 May 2010]
Top Welsh baritone Thomas Oliver, who shot to fame with the award-winning choir Only Men Aloud, is returning to his roots for a concert in Carmarthenshire. Thomas... Read More

Only Men Aloud win at Classical BRIT Awards 2010 [14 May 2010]
On Thursday 13 May the BPI, the UK record companies’ trade association, celebrated a grand night of international success as the 11th year of the Classical... Read More

Primetime TV slot for Aberglasney [12 May 2010]
The beautifully restored garden at Aberglasney will feature on primetime television this Friday. Camera crews spent two days filming at the Carmarthenshire... Read More

Garden Lost In Time Keeps On Growing [10 May 2010]
Aberglasney has grown itself a new garden! An acre of land on the fringes of the magnificently restored gardens in Carmarthenshire is currently being... Read More

Talented soprano to sing at gardens [23 Apr 2010]
YOUNG Welsh soprano Rhian Lois is to share a stage with top choristers Only Men Aloud when they perform their open air concert at Aberglasney in June. Rhian,... Read More

Aberglasney experts advise on Merlin's Oak new shoots [01 Apr 2010]
Experts at Aberglasney Gardens were contacted for horticultural advice when shoots were found on a piece of Merlin's Oak, now housed at the County Museum.... Read More

Aberglasney inspires haunting romantic novel [24 Mar 2010]
Aberglasney Mansion and gardens have provided the inspiration for the latest literary offing by best-selling romantic novelist Iris Gower. The story... Read More

Get out & about this Easter [22 Mar 2010]
AFTER months of some of the coldest weather on record, gardeners at Aberglasney are urging everyone to get out and about this Easter and enjoy the springtime... Read More

Mothers Day Treat [26 Feb 2010]
Say it with flowers on Mother’s Day – or treat her to a whole garden full at Aberglasney. The restored historical garden is the perfect setting to show... Read More

Brave survivors make winter garden a sight worth seeing [15 Feb 2010]
SUB-zero temperatures and a blanket of snow may have destroyed many early blooming flowers and plants but gardeners at Aberglasney say February is still... Read More

Only Men Aloud to perform at Aberglasney Gardens [01 Feb 2010]
Aberglasney Restoration Trust is proud to announce that the bienniel concert in the Gardens will this year feature "Only Men Aloud". Only Men Aloud... Read More

Aberglasney unearths top price roadshow plate [27 Jan 2010]
One of the most valuable plates ever to feature on the Antiques Roadshow was among a trove of treasures uncovered at Aberglasney when the team visited... Read More

Beauty queen line-up brings glamour to gardens [20 Jan 2010]
BUDDING beauty queens hoping to one day wear the crown for Wales have been warming up for the top event at Aberglasney’s tropical indoor garden. Conditions... Read More

Date for Antiques Roadshow Programme [14 Jan 2010]
The Antiques Roadshow programme recorded at Aberglasney last year is scheduled for transmission on BBC 1 this Sunday the 24th of January at 7.00pm. Hundreds... Read More

New Bird Sighting at Aberglasney [13 Jan 2010]
Aberglasney is well known for its wide variety of wildlife from tulip eating water voles, otters that eat the fish and eels from the pool and migrant birds... Read More

Winner of the Inspriational Book of the Year [03 Dec 2009]
"The Flowering of Aberglasney" by Graham Rankin won the Inspirational Book of the Year Award at the Garden Media Guild Awards 2009. The Garden Media... Read More

Little Green Fingers at Aberglasney [05 Nov 2009]
GREEN-fingered youngsters at Ysgol Cwrt Henri saw the fruits of their labour featured on the small screen recently when they appeared on children’s TV. The... Read More

Aberglasney Gardens wows audiences in Canada [16 Oct 2009]
Horticulturalist Graham Rankin has been flying the Welsh flag in North America with a whistle-stop lecture tour of Canada. Graham is Director of Operations... Read More

Aberglasney Captured on Canvas [05 Oct 2009]
Every picture tells a story, or so the saying goes. The story behind this canvas creation of Aberglasney Mansion is of remarkable pensioner Jean Evans... Read More

Aberglasney caught on camera by Google [23 Sep 2009]
Aberglasney has become one of the first gardens in the UK to be captured by Google cameras for an exciting new online feature. Clever technology means... Read More

Fashion designers showcase the best in Welsh chic [14 Sep 2009]
Trend-setters from across the county are to showcase the finest Welsh styles in a fashion show at Aberglasney. Some of Carmarthenshire’s top designers... Read More

Touch of Nostalgia [11 Sep 2009]
Some people simply can’t resist getting carried away by the nostalgia at Aberglasney – look at the trouble these American visitors went to for a recent... Read More

TV spotlight on Aberglasney [26 Aug 2009]
The story of Aberglasney’s remarkable journey through time is the subject of a special 45-minute programme for S4C this Bank Holiday Monday. In a special... Read More

Aberglasney Book Winners [08 Jul 2009]
Three garden-lovers have scooped a top prize in a Journal competition. The Journal teamed up with Aberglasney to give away copies of the new release... Read More

A Night of Romantic Opera [01 Jul 2009]
ROMANCE is in the air at Aberglasney as some of the UK’s top performers prepare for ‘A Night of Romantic Opera’ in the gardens. The open-air production,... Read More

Open-air theatre at Aberglasney [25 Jun 2009]
Prepare for a perfect summer evening of Regency romance, betrayal and loss at Aberglasney when the gardens host an open-air production of a Jane Austen... Read More

Top Visitor Award for Aberglasney [22 Jun 2009]
ABERGLASNEY has been awarded a top visitor attraction award for providing first class consumer quality and value. The gardens in Llangathen, Carmarthenshire,... Read More

Budding fashion designers showcase talent in the garden [17 Jun 2009]
BUDDING young fashion designers have been showcasing their colourful creations in a photo-shoot at Aberglasney. Students from Coleg Ceredigion took... Read More

Sweeten up your dad at Aberglasney [04 Jun 2009]
Sweeten up your dad on Fathers' Day with a treat at Aberglasney. The first 30 lucky dads to visit the gardens on Sunday June 21 will receive a scrummy... Read More

Supersize banana leaves astound gardeners [20 May 2009]
Giant leaves growing on a tropical banana plant at Aberglasney have amazed gardeners by their sheer size. The exotic young plant which is thriving in... Read More

Top price art sold at Aberglasney [30 Apr 2009]
We might be in the depths of a recession but it seems shrewd investors are keeping an eye out for top quality local art. One painting this week sold... Read More

Top growers share green secrets [07 Apr 2009]
Specialist growers in Carmarthenshire will be sharing some of their greenest secrets when they stage one of their popular plant fairs at Aberglasney. Plant... Read More

Probably the most remarkable daffodil in the world ... [04 Mar 2009]
One of the most remarkable daffodils in the world is adding a splash of golden colour to the winter garden at Aberglasney. The resilient Narcissus ‘Cedric... Read More

Antiques Roadshow to visit Aberglasney Gardens [28 Jan 2009]
BBC ONE’s ever popular Sunday evening programme "Antiques Roadshow" will be filming for its 32nd series at Aberglasney Gardens, on Thursday, 16th July,... Read More

American picks up a bargain at Aberglasney [15 Jan 2009]
A mid-winter sale at a small Carmarthenshire gift shop is tapping into the American market. Bargain-hunters across the Atlantic have been browsing the... Read More

Gardens Open after Big Freeze [14 Jan 2009]
It’s business as usual at Aberglasney following last week’s Big Freeze. Freezing weather conditions had forced the Gardens to close its gates to the... Read More

Big Freeze Forces Gardens to Close [08 Jan 2009]
Freezing weather conditions have forced Aberglasney Gardens to close its gates to the public as temperatures continue to plummet. Sub-zero temperatures... Read More

Visitors curious about Lobster Claws at Aberglasney [07 Jan 2009]
A fascinating flower with lobster-claw type blooms has become a new focal point at Aberglasney Gardens. This vigorous climbing evergreen shrub with... Read More

Gardening Courses at Aberglasney [05 Jan 2009]
Make gardening your new year’s resolution with a new series of courses at Aberglasney Gardens in Carmarthenshire. Following on from the success of their... Read More

Aberglasney named one of UK’s top Winter Gardens [18 Dec 2008]
Aberglasney Gardens has been named one of the UK’s top winter wonderlands by a leading Sunday newspaper. The Sunday Times has judged Aberglasney to... Read More

Search for Aberglasney's Magic Tree [10 Dec 2008]
Gardeners at Aberglasney are searching for the site of a magical tree which, legend has it, flowered in the garden centuries ago every Christmas Eve –... Read More

The Best Traditional Winter Fair Ever! [08 Dec 2008]
The Aberglasney Traditional Winter Fair was a great success last weekend, with record numbers attending over the three days. The beautiful sunshine... Read More

Shoppers Delight at Aberglasney’s Winter Fair [19 Nov 2008]
Aberglasney’s Traditional Winter Fair offers a unique shopping experience – just in time for the festive season. The Traditional Winter Fair will be held... Read More

Sample the delights of Welsh Food & Drink at Aberglasney [12 Nov 2008]
Aberglasney is hosting its Traditional Winter Fair this year with an exceptional mouth-watering display of festive treats. The seasonal occasion has... Read More

New Resident at Aberglasney [07 Nov 2008]
The new resident was seen bathing in the pool, and is an otter. Aberglasney is well known for its range of wildlife. The Eurasian otter is the only... Read More

Autumn at Aberglasney [31 Oct 2008]
Aberglasney is ablaze with a stunning display of seasonal colour this autumn. The gardens have been planted for all year round interest and some of the... Read More

Naked Ladies turn heads at Aberglasney [21 Oct 2008]
Naked Ladies are causing quite a stir among visitors at Aberglasney Gardens - but there is nothing indecent about these slender beauties. The appearance... Read More

Aberglasney's Yew Tunnel Restored [15 Oct 2008]
An extensive pruning programme has, over nine years, lovingly returned the unique archway to the form seen in early pictures. The bid to preserve the... Read More

Aberglasney sheds new light on moths [08 Oct 2008]
An unusual photography exhibition at Aberglasney is promising to shed a whole new light on the way we view the humble garden moth. The display of photographs... Read More

New home wanted for exotic leaf [01 Oct 2008]
Gardeners at Aberglasney are looking for a new home for enormous palm leaves pruned from an exotic 30ft tree at the award-winning gardens. The tropical... Read More

Fine Art and Antiques Auction at Aberglasney [24 Sep 2008]
The Mansion at Aberglasney will be the beautiful setting for the sale of period furniture, paintings and ceramics, all collected from country houses throughout... Read More

Ancient art takes on a modern twist at Aberglasney [19 Sep 2008]
The ancient Japanese art of Shibori is being revived at Aberglasney Gardens as part of a remarkable new exhibition. The centuries-old technique of creating... Read More

Butterflies go mad for little white shrub [19 Sep 2008]
An amazing little white shrub is causing quite a stir among the insect world at Aberglasney. Scores of butterflies are currently patrolling the tiny... Read More

Fashion first for Aberglasney [11 Sep 2008]
Some of the county’s top designers will be displaying the very best of Welsh chic at Aberglasney in a fashion first for the historic gardens. Textile... Read More

Could Aberglasney have the biggest leaf in Wales? [04 Sep 2008]
Gardeners at Aberglasney believe they may have discovered the biggest tree leaf in Wales. The enormous specimen was spotted this summer growing on a rare... Read More

Golden Nightingale Choir sings the praises of Aberglasney [01 Sep 2008]
The “Rello Mixed Choir” from Rapla County, south of Tallin in Estonia visited Aberglasney on 29 August whilst taking a break from performing at The International... Read More

International Art Collaboration at Aberglasney [27 Aug 2008]
An International Exhibition will be opening at Aberglasney Gardens on 2 September 08 with four artists celebrating their new artworks. The artist come... Read More

Aberglasney's Visitors are smiling in the rain. [21 Aug 2008]
Despite the poor August weather Aberglasney’s staff have excelled in their customer care by going just that little bit further for their visitors and making... Read More

Aberglasney is making a fuss about nothing [06 Aug 2008]
The Festival Players Theatre Company are returning to Aberglasney Gardens on 15th August 2008 with a performance from their nationwide tour of Shakespeare’s... Read More

Aberglasney’s Californian sunshine ~ Haul Califfornia’n cynhesu Aberglasne [25 Jul 2008]
A touch of American west coast weather has brought out an exotic flower from the Golden State at Aberglasney Gardens. The beautiful Californian Poppy... Read More

Incredible journey for Aberglasney visitors ~ Taith anhygoel ymwelwyr Aberglasne [17 Jul 2008]
Staff at Aberglasney Gardens have come across an amazing story of the lengths some visitors go to reach the award winning tourist attraction. However,... Read More

Aberglasney birthday! ~ Penblwydd i Aberglasne! [10 Jul 2008]
The first chairman of the Aberglasney Restoration Trust is celebrating his 90th birthday tomorrow (Friday 11th July). Mr D.T.Davies OBE MM DL is still... Read More

Aberglasney blows giant trumpet! ~ Aberglasne’n chwythu trwmped! [03 Jul 2008]
An enormous exotic plant with trumpet-like flowers is thriving in Aberglasney Gardens. The Giant Himalayan Lily (Cardiocrinum gigantium), has one of the... Read More

Hayley Westenra Concert a great success [01 Jul 2008]
The sell out concert held at Aberglasney Gardens on 27 June 08 was a great success despite the best attempts of the Welsh weather to put a dampener on... Read More

Royal Visit to Aberglasney Gardens [23 Jun 2008]
Today HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Aberglasney Gardens. The Royal party arrived by helicopter, landing in the field adjacent... Read More

Aberglasney is a Quality Attraction ~ Gwobr i Aberglasne ‘Hudolus’ [19 Jun 2008]
The Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) service has been developed by the Welsh Assembly Government to enhance quality and spread best... Read More

A blooming royal visit ~ Ymweliad brenhinol Aberglasne [17 Jun 2008]
Staff at Aberglasney Gardens are gearing up for the visit of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall on Monday 23rd June. The royal couple are visiting... Read More

Long stretch at Aberglasney ~ Mainc mawreddog Aberglasne [06 Jun 2008]
A fallen 250 year old oak tree has been given a new lease of life at Aberglasney Gardens as one of the longest single benches in the UK. The massive... Read More

Passion explodes at Aberglasney! ~ Angerdd yn Aberglasne! [30 May 2008]
Passion fills the air at Aberglasney Gardens. A Red Banana Passion Flower (Passiflora antioquiensis) is flowering for the first time at the award winning... Read More

Aberglasney's TV Spot ~ Teledu Aberglasne [23 May 2008]
The continued success of Aberglasney Gardens has been recognised with a visit from the BBC’s Gardeners’ World TV programme. The BBC crew have spent 2... Read More

A look on the wild side at Aberglasney [16 May 2008]
Art & wildlife lovers are in for a special treat at Aberglasney Gardens from Monday onwards. World renowned local artist David Cowdry returns with an exhibition... Read More

Concert Line Up Confirmed [08 May 2008]
The full backing line-up has now been confirmed for Hayley Westenra's much awaited concert at Aberglasney Gardens on Friday 27 June 08. The sensational... Read More

Aberglasney Volunteers [01 May 2008]
Aberglasney is always grateful for the invaluable help it receives from a loyal and dedicated band of volunteers. One of those who encapsulates the spirit... Read More

The Weather is good at Aberglasney [24 Apr 2008]
On Wednesday 23 April the weather report on ITV Wales had a very local flavour. James Wright presented the local weather from the terrace of Aberglansey's... Read More

Trinity College Student helps Aberglasney [22 Apr 2008]
Aberglasney Gardens is enhancing its bilingualism with the help of Trinity College, Carmarthen. Student Mari Slaymaker is on a work placement at Aberglasney... Read More

Carmarthenshire Growers Association Plant Fair at Aberglasney [17 Apr 2008]
Specialist nurseries from across West Wales will feature at the highly popular Carmarthenshire Growers Plant Fair which is being held at Aberglasney Gardens... Read More

Talented Artist Exhibits at Aberglasney [10 Apr 2008]
The latest exhibition to be hosted at Aberglasney Gardens as part of its Art Season Series is by locally based artist Donna Crawshaw. The Exhibition will... Read More

Aberglasney Grows a Garden [03 Apr 2008]
The beauty of Aberglasney Mansion and Gardens is to be further enhanced with the development of another garden within its grounds. Aberglasney is already... Read More

Aberglasney’s First Bluebell [03 Apr 2008]
Aberglasney’s first Bluebell of the year has appeared-a month earlier than usual. This Welsh indigenous Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) usually shows... Read More

Aberglasney’s Little Gems [17 Mar 2008]
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big impression, but very often, we are moving too quickly to see them. So, we are asking our visitors to... Read More

Art blooms in Aberglasney [29 Feb 2008]
Whilst the spring blooms are bringing beautiful displays to Aberglasney Gardens, the Mansion is also coming to life as it fills with colourful paintings... Read More

Assembly Shadow Minister praises Aberglasney Gardens [22 Feb 2008]
Paul Davies, AM for Preseli Pembrokeshire and Shadow Minister for Culture, Welsh Language and Sport has praised staff at Aberglasney Gardens in Carmarthenshire... Read More

Aberglasney's Project Officer Retires [14 Feb 2008]
Mr Elwyn Couser has been at Aberglasney Gardens since almost the start of the project of restoration, overseeing the major restoration projects as the... Read More

Spring has sprung at Aberglasney [07 Feb 2008]
The many signs of the onset of spring are everywhere to be seen at Aberglasney Gardens. The first leaves are out on the Hawthorn in the hedgerows surrounding... Read More

Snowdrops are out at Aberglasney Gardens [25 Jan 2008]
Celebrated as a sign of spring, snowdrops can form impressive carpets of white in areas where they have naturalised. Snowdrops, or Galanthus to give... Read More

Exotic New Year Addition to Aberglasney [16 Jan 2008]
Aberglasney Gardens has welcomed a new addition over the New Year in the shape of a 12ft palm tree-believed to be the only specimen in the UK outside Kew... Read More

World Acclaim for Aberglasney Gardens [10 Jan 2008]
Aberglasney Gardens is celebrating after being recognised in a recently published book on the world’s top garden restorations. The book ‘Heritage Gardens... Read More

Plants New Year resolve at Aberglasney [07 Jan 2008]
Aberglasney Gardens is seeing in the New Year with one of their most abundant displays of plants in flower in recent years. The Gardens have an incredible... Read More

Administrative Officer Retires [20 Dec 2007]
It is with great sadness that Aberglasney Gardens is losing its Administrative Officer Mrs Irena Hopkins. Irena has been at Aberglasney since it opened... Read More

Winter Fragrance at Aberglasney [14 Dec 2007]
An exotic fragrance is filling the air in Aberglasney Gardens despite the winter weather. This is down to Daphne bholua, a plant from the Himalayas which... Read More

Crowds turn up for Traditional Winter Fair despite the weather [06 Dec 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens’ Winter Fair has proven to be another tremendous festive success despite the weather during the event. Visitors flocked to the Mansion... Read More

The Best Traditional Winter Fair in Southwest Wales this weekend! [28 Nov 2007]
On Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December Aberglasney Gardens will be hosting the Traditional Winter Fair. This is the best traditional fair in southwest... Read More

Mr & Mrs Cabot’s generosity acknowledged [27 Nov 2007]
On Sunday 25th November a special ceremony was held at Aberglasney Gardens to acknowledge both the support and encouragement given to Aberglasney since... Read More

Aberglasney Gardens Office of the day [19 Nov 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens was awarded Office of the day by Classic FM. The Office won a DAB digital radio on which they can now listen to Classic FM whilst... Read More

Aberglasney Garden's First Daffodil [15 Nov 2007]
Aberglasney's first daffodil is out much earlier than usual. The 'Cedric Morris' daffodil-named after Welsh artist Sir Cedric Morris - is an early flowering... Read More

What have Aberglasney Gardens and the US Presidency got in common? [06 Nov 2007]
Question: What have Aberglasney Gardens and the US Presidency got in common? Answer: Graham Rankin, Aberglasney’s Director of Operations and former... Read More

Acquisition of more of the historic site at Aberglasney [18 Oct 2007]
Thanks to a generous private donation and the utilisation of the charitable reserves, Aberglasney Restoration Trust has been able to acquire the land and... Read More

A new home for the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust [18 Oct 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens is delighted to welcome the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust to the Gardens. The Welsh Historic Gardens Trust have moved into the Bothy... Read More

Aberglasney in Seattle [17 Oct 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens will once again be flying the flag for tourism in Wales in the United States. Graham Rankin, Aberglasney’s Director of Operations... Read More

Autumn Gold for Aberglasney [16 Oct 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top gardens for autumn colour by a leading Sunday newspaper. Aberglasney was... Read More

Hayley Westenra Concert at Aberglasney [10 Oct 2007]
Aberglasney is proud to announce that Hayley Westenra has been confirmed as booked to perform at the bi-annual midsummer concert at Aberglasney Gardens... Read More

Aberglasney expands its borders [09 Oct 2007]
Aberglasney is developing its Asiatic Garden at the top reaches of Bishop Rudd’s Walk while at the same time, solving a problem with some potentially dangerous... Read More

Aberglasney's bite at the Big Apple [27 Sep 2007]
Graham Rankin, Director of Operations at Aberglasney Gardens has boosted Wales’s tourism image and reputation in the United States following a successful... Read More

Room with a view [21 Sep 2007]
Visitors to Aberglasney Gardens now have even more reason to savour the beauty and tranquillity of one of the UK’s finest gardens. A new Loggia has been... Read More

Sweetpea is voted favourite by Aberglasney Visitors [14 Sep 2007]
The humble Sweetpea has emerged as the favourite flower of visitors to Aberglasney Gardens. In a recent survey, visitors were asked to choose from a top... Read More

Mystery item found in Gardens identified [06 Sep 2007]
Staff at Aberglasney Gardens have now identified the mystery object found by a visitor in the grounds. The rusty object was handed in by the visitor after... Read More

Aberglasney branches out to the Big Apple [06 Sep 2007]
One of Wales’s most eminent horticulturalists will be promoting the gardens of Wales on a prestigious lecture tour to New York later this month. Graham... Read More

Turning the Tables on the Birds [03 Sep 2007]
Aberglasney’s listed Victorian Aviaries have now been fully restored, but rather than keeping the birds in, they have been designed to keep our feathered... Read More

Confused Plants [30 Aug 2007]
Flowers which are normally seen in February are blooming at Aberglasney in August. Mahonia – one of the flowering treasures of the winter garden, is in... Read More

Plants get stressed too! [28 Aug 2007]
Plants get stressed about the weather just as much humans according to experts. Horticulturalists at Aberglasney Gardens say that the fluctuating weather... Read More

Tips from the Top! [17 Aug 2007]
Expert gardening advice is now just a click away thanks to staff at Aberglasney Gardens. Regular weekly tips are available on Aberglasney’s website from... Read More

Ginger Spice at Aberglasney [10 Aug 2007]
A tropical plant is flowering in spectacular fashion for the first time this year in Aberglasney Gardens in Carmarthenshire’s Tywi Valley. Ginger lily... Read More

Mystery object found at Aberglasney [09 Aug 2007]
Staff at Aberglasney Gardens have been stumped by a mystery object found by a visitor in the grounds. Aberglasney is appealing for help in identifying... Read More

Nature's Umbrella [04 Aug 2007]
Come rain or shine Aberglasney Gardens has got its visitors covered thanks to a spectacular tropical South American plant. The Gunnera is a tall plant... Read More

Loquat we’ve got at Aberglasney [23 Jul 2007]
A fruit rarely seen in the UK has been found in Aberglasney Gardens in Carmarthenshire. The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen tree which is... Read More

Aberglasney at the Royal Welsh Show 2007 [19 Jul 2007]
Visitors to the Royal Welsh Show this week will have a chance to get expert advice from one of the UK’s top horticulturalists on how to develop the perfect... Read More

Updated Website [06 Jul 2007]
We are delighted to welcome you to our updated website. You will notice on the left hand side of the page we have moderised the buttons to help you... Read More

Aberglasney is Chocoholics delight [03 Jul 2007]
Following the success of ice cream made from fruit and flowers grown in Aberglasney Gardens, hand-made Lavender chocolate is now available. Specialists... Read More

Blue Poppies re-emerge at Aberglasney [25 Jun 2007]
A flower which horticulturalists at Aberglasney Gardens thought had been killed off by the exceptionally dry weather this time last year has re-emerged... Read More

Giant exotic flower blooms in the Ninfarium [19 Jun 2007]
Following on from oranges and bananas the scent of lemons can now be experienced in Aberglasney Gardens. A dramatic and incredible flower from Panama called... Read More

BBC Radio Wales "Country Focus" program on Aberglasney [11 Jun 2007]
There will be a special half an hour programme on Aberglasney Gardens by BBC Radio Wales. The show 'Country Focus' is being broadcast this coming Sunday... Read More

Aberglasney declares plant ASBO [11 Jun 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens have declared a horticultural ASBO on a plant which it fears will pose a problem to gardeners. Aberglasney has decided to eradicate... Read More

Aviaries Restored to keep birds out! [07 Jun 2007]
The Victorian Aviaries at the southern end of the Mansion have now been fully restored thanks to a generous private donation and a grant from Cadw. The... Read More

Aberglasney's Painting Finishes [01 Jun 2007]
David Cowdry has been putting the finishing touches to his large painting on Aberglasney Gardens which he has been working on during another highly successful... Read More

Aberglasney awarded Heritage Lottery funding [30 May 2007]
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a Project Planning Grant of up to £23,900 to the Aberglasney Restoration Trust. This grant will enable the... Read More

Welsh grown Banana Ice Cream is heavenly! [11 May 2007]
The ice cream makers of Heavenly in Llandeilo have worked their magic again. This time the bananas from the Ninfarium at Aberglasney Gardens. The bananas... Read More

A Rare Orchid Treat [02 May 2007]
A rare orchid is flowering for the first time in Aberglasney Gardens. The “Lady’s Slipper Orchid” (Cypripedium parviflorum var. makasin) has been grown... Read More

Garden of Wales Festival Tickets are now on sale [23 Apr 2007]
THE GARDEN OF WALES FESTIVAL IS ON 19th AND 20th MAY, 2007 A combined ticket to allow admission to both the National Botanic Gardens of Wales and Aberglasney... Read More

Aberglasney at the Royal Horticultural Society Spring Show [20 Apr 2007]
Set in Bute Park, against the magnificent backdrop of Cardiff Castle, the RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff marks the beginning of the Royal Horticultural... Read More

Friday 13th - Crocogators arrive at Aberglasney [13 Apr 2007]
A new art exhibiton started on friday 13th April and runs until 26th April featuring the ceramic crocogators of Anna Lawday. Crocogators are wonderful... Read More

Aberglasney Wins E-Commerce Award [22 Mar 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens won the E-Commerce Award at the Carmarthenshire Business Awards. The Award Ceremony was held at the Stradey Park Hotel on 21 March... Read More

Glimpse from the Past as Old Photo sent to the Gardens [09 Mar 2007]
Recently a former resident of Aberglasney Mansion has sent a photograph of the Red Cross Pageant held at Aberglasney in 1951. It has been wonderful to... Read More

Aberglasney take steps to prepare for long dry summer in 2007 [02 Mar 2007]
The Met Office are predicting 2007 will be the warmest summer on record and after the experiences of 2006 and its water shortages, Aberglasney Gardens... Read More

Aberglasney Gardens Finalist in e-commerce Awards [16 Feb 2007]
Aberglasney Gardens has been announced as a finalist in the Carmarthenshire Business Awards 2007 in the category of e-commerce. Aberglasney has embraced... Read More

Valentine's Day at Aberglasney Gardens [08 Feb 2007]
What better way to show somone how much they mean to you, than by bringing them for a romantic day at Aberglasney Gardens with a meal in the much acclaimed... Read More

Winter Garden - A Rare Encounter [22 Jan 2007]
You may think that the Gardens are bare and empty at this time of year, but you would be wrong. Especially in the frosty morings the Gardens are filled... Read More

Aberglasney Carol Service a great success [22 Dec 2006]
On 20 Dec 06 a Carol Service was held in the Mansion and Cloisters of Aberglasney Gardens. The Service was presided over by the Rev Canon Roger Hughes... Read More

Aberglasney Brings Seasonal Cheer to Local School [20 Dec 2006]
Aberglasney Gardens was pleased to be able to donate some green holly wreaths to Cilycwm School this week. The Children had great fun decorating them... Read More

Daffodils in early Bloom [11 Dec 2006]
Daffodils have caused a stir at Aberglasney Gardens by making an unseasonably early appearance. They are not normally seen until early spring, but the... Read More

Aberglasney Gardens Achieves Award for Environmental Policy [06 Dec 2006]
Aberglasney Garden has achieved the Green Dragon Standard Level Two Award for its Environmental Policies & Management. Green Dragon is all about making... Read More

Crowds brave weather to enjoy the Traditional Winter Fair [04 Dec 2006]
Record numbers attended the Traditional Winter Fair last weekend despite the extreme weather. The Traditional Winter Fair was the best yet at Aberglasney... Read More

Mr and Mrs F Cabot are conferred with a Fellowship of Trinity College. [29 Nov 2006]
Trinity College conferred a Fellowship on Mr & Mrs Cabot last weekend. The contributions of the North American Francis H Cabot and his wife Ann, to... Read More

Aberglasney Supplies Heavenly Oranges for Ice Cream [24 Nov 2006]
The homegrown Welsh oranges from Aberglasney's Cloister Gardens have been used to flavour a bespoke ice cream commercially for the first time. The ice... Read More

New Cafe Franchise has excellent review in National Press [10 Nov 2006]
We take great pleasure in welcoming a new franchisee to The Gardeners' Café at Aberglasney. Her name is Chris Flack and we wish her every success in her... Read More

Aberglasney Gift Shop now available online [10 Nov 2006]
The Aberglasney Gift Shop has now gone live on the website. At present there is only a limited range of products available including Season Ticket... Read More

Aberglasney Email News Launched [02 Nov 2006]
Aberglasney has just launched its new email format newletter, available to anyone who wishes to subscribe. Currently Season Ticket Holders receive free... Read More

Aberglasney Wins National Award [04 Oct 2006]
In a ceremony at the Hurlingham Club, London on 3 Oct 06, Aberglasney Gardens won the award for the Best Garden Design/Construction Project for the Ninfarium. The... Read More

Stained Glass Window replaced in the Main Hall [28 Sep 2006]
An historic photograph showed a coat of arms on the window opposite the main door of the Mansion. This was the coat of arms of the Walters-Philipps family,... Read More

Presentation made to Sara Jones [26 Sep 2006]
The Board of Trustees expressed their thanks to Mrs Sara Jones (nee Priestland) for all her hard work at Abergalsney as the Cafe Franchsee. Mrs Jones... Read More

New Style Season Tickets Issued [23 Aug 2006]
Aberglasney Gardens is introducing new styled Season Tickets to all existing Season Ticket Holders. The cards are of a credit card design and have the... Read More

Finalist in Horticultural Awards [09 Aug 2006]
The Horticulture Week Awards is the leading annual event that recognises the very best in achievement, ability and performance across the entire ornamental... Read More

The Mansion at Aberglasney has a facelift [30 Jul 2006]
The decoration of the west and north sides of the mansion has just been completed. This is the first redecoration since these two facades were restored... Read More

Bird of Paradise flowers in the Ninfarium [30 Jul 2006]
The Bird of Paradise flower (Strelitiza reginae) is native of South Africa. The exotic flower is an unforgetable sight. The flowers are pollinated by... Read More

GOLD medal at Royal Welsh Show [27 Jul 2006]
The Garden created by the Welsh College of Horticulture has won a Gold Medal at the Royal Welsh Show 2006. The focal point of the garden was an old gothic... Read More

Aberglasney at the Royal Welsh Show [23 Jul 2006]
The Welsh College of Horticulture have created a Garden at the Royal Welsh Show this year. Part of the inspiration for their garden was the Ninfarium... Read More

Watering the Gardens in Hot Weather [23 Jul 2006]
Aberglasney Gardens has the same problem as many gardeners in this hot weather, supplying water to the plants and grass. To ensure that mains water... Read More

Shakespeare Perfomance in the Gardens [10 Jul 2006]
The Festival Players performed "Hamlet" on the Mansion Terrace on 5th July 06. The cast were brilliant giving a word perfect performance and conveying... Read More

Bizet's Carmen perfomed in the Gardens [10 Jul 2006]
On Sunday 9th July, members of the Welsh National Opera perfomed Bizet's Carmen to a capacity audience of 340. The event formed part of the Llandeilo... Read More

Neil Richardson's Special Pots [10 Jul 2006]
Neil is currently exhibiting some of his ceramics in the Mansion at Aberglasney Gardens. The exhibition runs until 20 July 06. Neil is using human ashes... Read More

Aviaries are now restored [10 Jul 2006]
The old aviaries at the southern end of the Mansion near the south cloister range have now been fully restored. Over many years the aviaries had fallen... Read More

The first Bananas [01 Jul 2006]
The banana growing in the Ninfarium is now bearing fruit for the first time. The picture was taken on Saturday the 1st of July. It will be several weeks... Read More

Katherine Jenkins at Aberglasney [25 Jun 2006]
A spectacular concert was given by Katherine Jenkins at Aberglasney on the evening of Friday the 23rd of June. The audience of over 700 had a fantastic... Read More

Aberglasney's Admisitrative Officer is made Mayor [29 May 2006]
Mrs Irena Hopkins the Administrative Officer for Aberglasney Restoration Trust was made Mayor of Ammanford last week. Irena works full-time in the... Read More

Aberglasney's First Spring Fair [20 May 2006]
Aberglasney Gardens hosted its first ever Spring Fair on the weekend of 13-14 May 06. The event was a great success, despite a few showers on the saturday. In... Read More

LBS 75th Birthday Celebrations [20 May 2006]
Llandeilo Building Supplies hosted their 75th Birthday celebrations at Aberglasney Gardens on Thursday 18 May 06. A special Marquee was erected on the... Read More

Investors in People Award [07 Apr 2006]
Aberglasney recently attained its Investors in People Standard. The new revised standard has more rigorous checks and conditions, and it is a great achievement... Read More

The Jill Walters Room [28 Mar 2006]
The official opening of the Jill Walters Room took place on the 23 April. The room is now available for hire for courses and meetings. The suite consists... Read More

Transformation of Church View [21 Mar 2006]
As usual there has been much progress over the past few months in the garden at Aberglasney. The greatest change is the area known as Church View, an... Read More

Orchids in the Ninfarium [02 Feb 2006]
The Ninfarium, the tropical garden under glass hidden within the inner courtyard of the Mansion, is a big hit with visitors. The selection of orchids... Read More

First Internal Restoration [12 Jan 2006]
The first stages of internal restoration of Aberglasney Mansion have begun. The two rooms on the west wing are being rennovated, mainly thanks to funding... Read More

Restoration of the Avaries [12 Jan 2006]
The restoration of the ruined avaries is planned and work should commence in February or March of 2006. The structures are to be fully restored, including... Read More

Loggia Structure planned for Lower Walled Garden [12 Jan 2006]
The plans are being submitted for a loggia structure in the lower walled garden, to allow visitors an undercover area to enjoy this garden space.

Welcome to our new website [09 Jan 2006]
The new Aberglasney Gardens website has been uploaded. Check back in a few days for all the updates!