Head Gardener’s Notes: May 2026
By Ben Barker, Head Gardener We welcomed the International Dendrology Society to Bute Park this month for a long-awaited tour... View Head Gardener’s Notes: May 2026
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Tree experts praise Cardiff’s treescape after visit to Bute Park
On 8th May, Bute Park welcomed the International Dendrology Society, an organisation of tree experts and enthusiasts for a tour... View Tree experts praise Cardiff’s treescape after visit to Bute Park
Head Gardener’s Notes: April 2026
By Ben Barker, Head Gardener April has brought plenty of warm days, and with them a reinvigorated sense of optimism... View Head Gardener’s Notes: April 2026
Head Gardener’s Notes: March 2026
By Ben Barker, Head Gardener Spring has finally sprung in Bute Park, with the ornamental cherries, Magnolias and bulbs providing... View Head Gardener’s Notes: March 2026
Head Gardener’s Notes: February 2026
By Ben Barker, Head Gardener February’s been a wet and windy month in the park. Undeterred, we’ve been cracking on... View Head Gardener’s Notes: February 2026
Conservation work to improve Bute Park woodland to begin as part of National Forest status bid
Work to improve the health of woodland at a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC) in Bute Park is... View Conservation work to improve Bute Park woodland to begin as part of National Forest status bid
Head Gardener’s notes: January 2026
By Ben Barker, Head Gardener January has been a busy month for the gardening team. A lot of what we... View Head Gardener’s notes: January 2026
‘Apple Tree Man’ planted at heart of new Community Orchard site in Bute Park
Sixteen heritage fruit trees have been planted at a new Community Orchard site at Blackweir in Bute Park, including the... View ‘Apple Tree Man’ planted at heart of new Community Orchard site in Bute Park
Blackweir Woods Footpath Improvements Works
First published 17th of October 2021 Edited 10th of January 2022 Updated 3rd of March 2023 Work to develop a... View Blackweir Woods Footpath Improvements Works
Bute Park ‘Plants Back Better’ with more trees and a new community orchard
The first trees in a new community orchard were planted in Cardiff’s Bute Park today (30th November) as plans developed in the wake of a devastating vandalism attack on the park begin to bear fruit.
