Guided Tree Tour of The Italian Garden

Tree Tour of The Italian Garden

By The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook

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Location

The Italian Garden

Great Ambrook Avenue Ipplepen TQ12 5UL United Kingdom

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Highlights

2 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

The garden has many special and unusual trees, part of the original planting in 1909 and now mature.

Join arboriculturalist Marco Bartolini on a tour of the garden to discover which trees were planted in the garden and perhaps gain an understanding of what they may have been chosen for.

Trees are often looked upon as inanimate objects. Trees perform a function in the garden and the wider landscape and by understanding the traits they have, you can begin to appreciate their importance as living organisms.

Following a successful military career spanning 31 years and culminating with an award at the Queen's Birthday Honours, Marco Bartolini studied at Sparsholt College and achieved a degree in Wildlife and Countryside Management with Portsmouth University. Marco continued studying arboriculture at Westonbirt Arboretum finally becoming an Arboricultural Consultant in 2011. Marco has worked with Oxford University, supports Forest Research projects and manages trees for national gardens such as Exbury Gardens, Hillier Gardens and the National Memorial Arboretum.

Organised by

The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook

We offer a variety of events from guided tours, where you will learn about the fascinating history of the garden, to photography and art workshops, mindfulness and meditation sessions, nature walks and willow weaving. We are constantly expanding our offering as a way to share this unique garden with the wider community. All profits from ticket sales and donations go towards the restoration and replanting of the garden.

If you wish to support our work, donations towards the replanting of the garden are welcome.

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£9.92

Aug 31 · 11:00 GMT+1