Archaeology studies concerning the first two bays of the Vinery are now completed, signalling a green light to fire up the cement mixer again.



The Walled Gardens at Croome Court
Britain's largest Georgian walled gardens and the meticulous restoration project of the Cronins since 2000. Open in partnership with National Trust Croome.
Archaeology studies concerning the first two bays of the Vinery are now completed, signalling a green light to fire up the cement mixer again.
“Why are we doing this?” That’s not a complaint, but a good question non the less.
The Melon House must have looked much like this when it was first being constructed, over 150 years before.
WARNING – when bees are about to swarm, a change in gear and direction may be unavoidable.
There are no words to explain the magic that surrounds the world of Bees. Observing their behaviour is a privilege but, interaction is the key to learning more about them; and us.
It is hard to describe the sense of pleasure and relief that we all shared as the last sash window was carefully fitted to the framework.
The extent of the damage along the East Wall had effectively been overlooked until now. Perhaps it was the gleaming contrast of the Melon House which highlighted it. In any event, the coping stones were missing in places and this had precipitated further degradation within the lower brick work.