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π Autumn at Trentham is the season where vibrant greens start to fade, as the deciduous trees shed their leaves - but if you pause and look a little closer, youβll find fresh hints of green still thriving around tree trunks, stones, and deadwood π±π This hidden greenery comes from mosses and lichens - small but mighty wonders of nature! πΏ
Mosses are plants, and belong to the Bryophytes family (Mosses, liverworts and hornworts) and keep their characteristic green due to the presence chlorophyll π± . As autumn and winter roll in, itβs the perfect time to notice the tiny, lush landscapes they create. π§©
Lichens, however, are a bit different. Theyβre a fascinating symbiotic blend of algae and fungi, living together as a colony ππ§ͺ. Lichens come in all sorts of shapes and colours, with unique names for each type - crustose, fruticose, squamulose, and more! π€―β¨
Next time you are walking at Trentham, take the time to spot these amazing organisms, as they really are everywhere across the estate! πbooking link in bioβ¨
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Nov 6
Have you been to visit us yet this season? πΈ Our Lakeside Walk is a tapestry of golds, reds, and oranges as trees and shrubs hold onto their vibrant autumnal colours. ππ
After a busy Halloween, the Gardening Team are now taking advantage of the dry spell to wrap up bulb planting for next spring. With most of the tulip pots ready for our 2025 Spring Bulb Festival, focus has shifted to our permanent planting schemes across the Gardens and Lakeside (Letβs hope the squirrels donβt take a shine to them!). ππ·πΏ
In total, over 60,000 bulbs will have been permanently planted this Autumn in the ground by the Gardens Team and Volunteers. 20,000 of these are a range of Tulips in our Long Borders and over 40,000 are naturalising bulbs planted around our Lakeside and Woodland Walks.
Bulbs like daffodils, snowdrops, camassias, chionodxas, alliums, scillas, muscaris will have a great visual impact early next year - with very little maintenance, they are a great source of nectar for those early pollinators. π
But until they bloom, enjoy the warm hues of autumn in the Gardens and snowy days to come π link in bio! π
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Nov 4
πΏ Happy Sunday! We`re thrilled to share another inspiring #OurTrentham story. Every week, youβll get a peek into the lives of people who make Trentham more than just a place - itβs a home away from home, filled with heart and history. β€οΈ
Meet Woody. He was a taxi driver for 25 years - but when COVID turned his world upside down, he began a new cleaning job at Trentham. Whilst sanitizing touchpoints during lockdown, he fell in love with Trentham and decided to start a new career in our Gardening Team. This meant going back to college, taking Maths and English GCSE exams, and deepening his knowledge of horticulture. Today, heβs tending to the beautiful green spaces within our Shopping Village. π±.
Catch Woodyβs full story at the Trentham Shopping Village entrance (which he installed, alongside his colleague Paul!) or dive into the exhibition online π link in bio
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Nov 3
Nature never rests, and neither does the wildlife at Trentham! November brings an array of fascinating sights that you won`t want to miss. π Hereβs what you can spot on your next visit:
ποΈ Look out over the lake for the impressive Great White Egret! Larger than the familiar Little Egret, it`s nearly the same size as a Grey Heron. Spot its sleek, white feathers β minus the yellow feet of its smaller relatives.
π Plenty of fungi still on site with late autumn specialists, such as the Clouded Agaric, Trooping Funnel, Velvet Shank, and Honey Fungi. In the coming weeks we should also see some familiar Oyster mushrooms emerging from tree trunks!
π± Much maligned and ignored, the colder seasons are a great time to take note of the miniature world of Mosses and Lichens - which coat many of the trees, deadwood and rocks on site.
Discover a new side of Trentham this Winter with our Winter Saver ticket! Plus, book 48h in advance to save 10% on admission π link in bio π
πΈ Thank you to our member Peter Bamford for these photos!
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Nov 2
