Little Dinworthy

About Little Dinworthy

Little Dinworthy gardens started life in 2003 as a conventionally farmed small holding. Today, the once bare fields with their tightly clipped hedges now support an abundance of wildlife from a myriad of native flowers to a multitude of insects, bees butterflies, moths and dragonflies and huge increases in the species of birds and animals, such as the long eared owl and the little dormouse.

The young wood continues to develop with a vision to create an ancient wood filled with bluebells and wild daffodils. It is a joyous process and wonderful to witness how, when conditions are right, native flowers spread very fast. The challenges of ash die back are counteracted by the opportunity to plant new and different species creating further habitats.

Along with the wood, a lake was built to add to the diversity of flora and fauna, attracting wild fowl with resident Little Grebes, Moorhens, wild ducks and always a pair of nesting Canada Geese. The huge increase in insects has also encouraged many types of bats, and it is a delight to watch swallows as they skim the water often dipping in for a drink.

At Little Dinworthy cultivated plants harmonise and flourish with wild flowers creating a haven for dozens of our beloved bumblebees.

This year a new conservatory has been added to house a variety of tender plants.

Suitable footwear is recommended due to wet grass and some muddy paths. Dogs welcome on leads in garden and woodland.