Hel Loader
Seasonal Variation
Some interesting plants to see at the Bason in spring time
Plants, Spring
Ivan Vostinar
Building the Sculpture
In this article local artist Ivan Vostinar tells us what it was like building the sculpture 'How do I relate to Nature'.
General Interest
Hel Loader
Garden Volunteers
Volunteers are a valued part of the team looking after the gardens. Read more about the work they do.
General Interest

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Clive Higgie 
My Favourite Biggies
Learn more about some spectacular Aloes and Agaves, flowering in winter.
Plants, Winter
Hel Loader
To mow or not to mow
What are the benefits of not mowing as often?
General Interest, Plants
Phil Thomsen
Donation of orchids
Lyndsay Owen, who has a lifelong passion for orchids, very kindly donated some orchids from his collection to the Bason.
Plants
Clive Higgie 
Norfolk Pine at the Bason
The Norfolk Pine is one of the most widely planted trees at the Bason. Read here to find out more about its origin and uses.
Plants
Wendy Bainbridge
Green Pavlova
Musing from Wendy Brainbridge about the conference she attended aimed at people working in the Parks and Recreation industry
Events, General Interest
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