Converted from a 2.5 acre field in 1994, the forest garden is a self-sustaining garden of trees, shrubs and ground cover all yielding useful products. The careful choice of plants ensures they are self-fertilising and the diversity of species gives high resilience to pests and diseases. DGT members will enjoy a private tour by founder and director, Martin Crawford, who has published a number of books on forest gardening, what plants to choose, harvesting, cooking and preserving the produce. Martin runs a number of courses and has been described as, ‘a frontiersman, a pioneering teacher and an inspiration. Both his work and his garden are national treasures.’
Numbers for the tour are limited, but if there is high demand a second tour will be possible in the afternoon at 2.00 pm. If there is interest we may also organize a guided tour of the historic gardens at Dartington.