by Admin | Sep 17, 2012 | News
We have been busy building a new space in the library to relax, read, have a Barista coffee, an elegant loose leaf tea, a glass of fine wine or a light ultra-fresh lunch. The “but I only want a cup of coffee” chant we heard this summer begged a...
by Admin | Aug 31, 2012 | News
Volunteers needed! The 2014 hop pick is definitely Wednesday 10th September 2014. Sign in then make your way to the Hop Yard at the cliff top behind the garden from 10am. Pickers will be rewarded with a free sample of the latest batch of Ventnor Botanic Garden...
by Admin | Aug 24, 2012 | News
Irene Fletcher Returns as Education Manager VBG team expands to fulfil its education potential August 24th We are pleased to announce that Irene Fletcher, Education Officer at VBG until 2008, will return full time to VBG in September 2012. Irene was greatly missed by...
by Admin | Aug 17, 2012 | News
After its summer walkabout the kangaroo has come back The VBG kangaroo went “walkabout” earlier in the summer when it was stolen from the garden, but it has been returned by the police following a tip off. The distinctive yellow sign, seen above...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2012 | News
Every day, tours of the Garden and behind the scenes at VBG. What’s at the end of The Tunnel? Every day we have a menu of different free tours guided by VBG staff and volunteers. Take the journey through The Tunnel to the towering cliff. Have a first hand...
by Admin | Jul 12, 2012 | News
Last evening in a flurry of activity two law firms completed the signing of a 125 year lease for the Ventnor Botanic Garden (VBG) by a Community Interest Company. John Curtis, Director of the CIC signing the lease with the IoW Council added, “This is one step –...
