Located in the picturesque village of Arcen directly on the German-Dutch border near Venlo, Arcen Castle Gardens constitute one of the most varied flower and plant parks in Europe: 32 hectares full of scents and colours, unique gardens, historical parks and a 17th century castle. Various highlights invite visitors to experience the gardens in numerous…
On the occasion of the inclusion of the park of the Evenburg in Leer, a workshop with representatives of parks and gardens from the region took place on July 31st. Presentations on the activities of the EGHN (for example, in joint marketing and the development of joint projects) were the starting point for an intensive…
The application by Schloss Dyck Foundation for support of “Awarding Heritage” within the European Cultural Heritage Year (ECHY) 2018 was successful. “Awarding Heritage” will allow some modifications of the European Garden Award. In addition to the existing categories, there will be a new award for the development of cultural landscapes. It will allow awarding European…
The city of Nantes plans another new garden in a former quarry and a brewery site on the banks of the Loire. In keeping with the growth of vegetation and structures, the company “Les Machines de l’Île de Nantes” will create a 40-meter-high artificial tree, which can be climbed up by the visitors and invites…
Every year, the “Prémio international terras sem sombra” is awarded in each of the three categories “promotion of music”, “enhancement of cultural heritage” and “conservation of biological diversity” within the framework of the Terras sem sombra music festival. Recipients of this international award can be both a person and an institution. This year, the award…
On 15 May, the nine members of the international jury met in Schloss Dyck. With 47 nominations from 13 countries, it was not easy for the jury to select the eight finalists in the four categories. On 15 September, the prize winners will be presented and awarded at the IGA Berlin 2017. More about this…
On the evening of the 19th June the association „NANTES EST UN JARDIN“ celebrated its inauguration at Jardin des Plantes in Nantes. That was the perfect occasion to announce the partnership of the Jardin des Plantes within the EGHN. Fabienne Padovani (City Councillor for Squares, Parks and Gardens in Nantes) accepted the plaque handed out…
The buildings of Lorsch Abbey, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, have not survived in their entirety. And yet it is still possible to experience the abbey as a special place today thanks to modern landscape architecture. Still to be found on the abbey grounds covering almost 3 hectares are the…
Forde Abbey, four miles south east of Chard, offers a fascinating history, a stately home full of rare treasures and, above all, one of the oldest and finest gardens in the south west of England. The abbey is particularly famed for its massive walled kitchen garden, full of colourful flowers, interesting vegetables and tender fruits…
East Lambrook was the home of Margery Fish, the mother of English cottage gardening. Margery Fish’s articles and books are so popular that they are rarely out of print. Her ideas shaped gardening to the economic realities of post-war Britain, opening the joys of plants and simple design from a preserve of the rich to…