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PUBLIC PLACES


in their two greenhouses and polytunnels before planting out at the end of May to early June.


Garden Supervisor, Mike West


“It was clear at the interview that Martin was keen and willing to learn, so since taking up the post he’s been training up on machinery maintenance, planning and ordering the season’s plantings. I suppose you could say I’ve taken him under my wing until the time comes for me to retire.” Old copies of Country Life magazine dating back to the 1860s record Holme Lacy’s collection of pear trees – still lusty and fruiting today. Their care is in the capable hands of team member Louise


Hodgkinson, who joined last autumn and works on site three days a week. ”Having gained experience with a fruit growing enterprise in the region, Louise can put her pruning skills into practice, to keep this nationally important collection in prime condition, carefully training the trees against our walled garden.”


She’s actively involved in the planting process too, selecting plants for the orangery and house and choosing the ranges of bedding plants the team grows on


“Dahlias and canna lilies are the summer showpieces,” Mike says, “but we try to spread colour throughout the year as Holme Lacy is always open for guests. Palmatums (Dogwoods) and Japanese maples create a splash of colour for them to enjoy.” Louise brings “a different thought dimension” to the team, Mike adds. “She’s forward-thinking and adds a fresh perspective, is very hands-one - mows and strims - and has introduced an effective plant-labelling system.”


Andrew Dodwell returned to Holme Lacy five years ago to work outside, following his earlier spell indoors, focusing on house maintenance. “He’s adept at mending machinery,” says Mike, “and does a fair bit of tractor mowing and hedge trimming. The trimming programme usually runs from the end of September to early November, but this winter has been so mild, we were still on the case until early March.” The yew hedges are particularly challenging for the team. “Some of them


Warner is hot on using PPE and we are trained to be alert to danger at all times, as guests can suddenly appear from nowhere whilst you’re working


114 PC April/May 2019





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