In order to promote the understanding and conservation of Devon's designed landscape heritage, the Trust seeks to promote the importance of education and careers in horticulture and historic landscape management as well as practical conservation. We can provide advice and mentoring to garden owners, schools and community groups on horticulture and conservation, and to gardeners through the Trust's Professional Gardeners' Network and by supporting continuing professional development.
The Trust offers grants to individuals, community groups, schools and garden owners for education, research and conservation.
For individuals:
- Bursaries up to £1,000 to support the professional development of gardeners and support research to aid our understanding of gardens and landscapes within Devon. Applications are welcome at any time using our simple application form after reading the guidance notes.
For community groups and schools:
- Community Grants up to £5,000 to promote outdoor learning and community spirit through the development of gardens in community spaces or schools in Devon. There are two application dates of June 30th and December 31st.
For garden owners:
- Conservation Grants to enable the conservation of historic gardens in Devon. This category includes physical restoration of buildings, enclosures, paths, features or structural planting as well as conservation management plans and interpretation materials.