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    Apprentice Blog – Ellie-May

    by Ellie-May Branford

    Over the last two years I have had the opportunity to learn from many different people and have a wide range of horticultural experiences.

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    Doggy Day Rules

    by David Hardy

    Make a day of it at the Garden and bring man’s best friend for one of our special Doggy Days. Look out, too, for pet experts – who will be on hand to offer help and advice

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    ‘The early birth of Tenby as a tourist resort’ An online exhibition by Peter Stopp

    by William Sims

      The grounds of the National Botanic Garden of Wales have a history going back at least as far as Tudor times. But what we can see today is the impact made by William Paxton at the end of the eighteenth century – a country park with lakes, waterfalls and walkways – now lovingly restored. […]

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    Bee Garden Update: A Beekeeper in Waiting

    by Steffan John

    It is so tempting to delve into the hives as we are itching to get going, but we will have to be patient for now.

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    Ten Species Threatened with World Extinction – On One Field on Waun Las NNR

    by Bruce Langridge

    Imagine a nature reserve with rare species equivalent to the European bison, Sumatran orangutang, snow leopard, polar bear, manatee, black colobus monkey, green sea turtle, giant armadillo, Masai giraffe and the dragon tree? We have one.

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    A year in the life of the Balwen sheep at the National Botanic Garden of Wales

    by Rebecca Thomas

    Balwen sheep are full of character. They are quick witted, independent and incredibly cautious of anything new. They are happy in familiar surroundings and have a terrific memory.

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