The story so far..
In 1997 the Lydford villagers gathered together in the Parish Hall to discuss ways to mark the new Millennium, particularly in response to Local Agenda 21. They were invited to share their ideas and someone suggested a forest garden. The idea took off. A committee was formed, land was donated, grants were awarded, trees and bushes were planted and Trust status was achieved. The result is a unique garden. Lots of gardens have charitable status. There are quiet gardens, memorial gardens, commemorative gardens, gardens that are part of huge organizations such as the National Trust or the Royal Horticultural Society, but our community garden is the only forest garden in the country with Trust status. It is totally independent, organic, free and with unlimited access. Fast forward to 2025 and the garden is now wonderfully established with an array of fruit trees, fruit bushes and most recently raised beds containing herbs. A bog garden is planned for 2026 to encourage more wildlife into the garden.
