News Archives - Ventnor Botanic Garden

Botanic Banquet – Plant-based Fine Dining Evening, 12th July

by Phillip Littlemore | May 25, 2018 | News

Ventnor Botanic Garden’s edulis Restaurant aims to marry fine dining with the creative use of homegrown and locally sourced plants. We don’t talk about vegan, vegetarian or whole foods… we talk about plant-based dining. We are offering a six course taster...

Yoga Vibe – 9th & 10th June 2018

by Phillip Littlemore | May 16, 2018 | News

A weekend of Yoga, Wellbeing, Relaxation and Revitalisation in the setting of the micro climate of the Undercliff at Ventnor Botanic Garden on Saturday and Sunday 9th & 10th June. The weekend is suitable for participants of all abilities. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING...

ISLAND LIFE MAGAZINE, CHRIS’S OWN GARDEN OF EDEN

by Catherine Ouston | Mar 2, 2018 | Blog, News, VBG in the Press

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Flower of Power, Echiums

by Admin | May 15, 2017 | News

The firework display of giant Echiums is one of the best known and loved features of Ventnor Botanic Garden. They all come from the laurel forests on the Canary Isles and Madeira but look carefully at them and you will see that they are not all the same. The one most...

The ultimate botanic dining experience

by Admin | May 4, 2017 | News

Read more to find out about our new head chef, Brad Roe & to see his interview. May 4th The ultimate botanic dining experience Ventnor Botanic Garden’s edulis restaurant is now open daily from 12pm-4pm & introducing our new Head Chef, Brad Roe. From...

Flower of Power, Quamash, Camassia leichtlinii

by Admin | May 1, 2017 | News

Growing alongside the Campsis Arbour, near Ornamental Lawns, you will notice a fine display of a blue flowered bulb, known as Quamash, Camassia leichtlinii. Quamash is the North American Indian name for the plant. The edible bulbs were an important food source for...