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Furzey Gardens is a special place in the New Forest for many people, offering a tranquil escape where nature, history, and personal reflection meet.
At the heart of the gardens is a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and people with learning disabilities, whose contributions are central to maintaining its beauty and spirit.
Together, we create a welcoming and inclusive space that holds deep meaning for visitors and the local community alike. Find out more about our community, our history and how you can get involved.
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Jason and Dan: Finding independence through work
Jason and Dan are great friends, and use independence learned in the nursery in every day life.
Joe: Growing at Furzey since 1995
Joe has been working at Furzey Gardens since 1995, learning skills and meeting new people.
Rhys: Growing more diverse plants
Rhys works between Furzey Gardens and Minstead Lodge Veg Gardens, and is excited to grow new plants!
Tom: Finding safety at Furzey Nursery
Tom is passionate about gardening, diversifying stock at Furzey and using the Nursery as a safe space.
Gardening tips and advice for January
Crisp air, shorter days and pale winter light invite us to slow down, to reflect on the season just passed, and to prepare for the one ahead. Read tips and advice for January in you garden.
Gardening tips and advice for November
The brilliant blaze of October has softened; winds have swept through the trees, loosening many of the leaves, while others still cling in copper, crimson and gold. Read tips and advice for your garden in November.
What to see in autumn at Furzey Gardens
As the seasons turn, Furzey Gardens takes on one of its most beautiful moods. Find out what to see at Furzey gardens this autumn.
Gardening tips and advice for October
October is a time of transition — both for gardens and for those who tend them. It’s easy to think of autumn purely as an ending, but in many ways it’s a beginning. Read our gardening tips for October
Gardening tips and advice for September
After a long, dry summer, September has arrived with welcome showers and cooler days. Read our garden teams tips and advice for September.
What to see in September
With fewer visitors, late summer blooms and the start of riotous autumn colour this is one of the very best times to visit the gardens.