Tresco Journal

Back in September, we received some much anticipated visitors and the island took action

Garden Student Alice Thompson writes one last time about life in Tresco Abbey Garden

Garden Student Alice Thompson on finding joy in January

C.P. Nield visited the Valhalla museum in the summer of 2024 and wrote a poem inspired by the dramatic figureheads. It was recently published in The Spectator

It is a beautifully still September afternoon when we decide to cycle down to the gardens and see what the team have been up to...

Although it's been a pretty stormy Christmas and New Year, the Abbey Garden has been as sheltered and tranquil as ever. As such, the annual flower count was no disappointment

On Saturday 21st October it is National Apple Day and therefore the perfect excuse to shine a light on the many varieties that grow on our island - and the stories they hold...

Just because we are now into the Autumn months, does not mean it gets quieter for our Abbey Garden team

If you happen to be walking past North End cottage and end up venturing off the beaten track, you will come across endless rows of crops. The produce of Bartek and Magda, they are growing their family-run market garden day by day and now supply our island eateries with delicious fresh goods

If you were at Chelsea Flower Show a couple of weeks ago, did you catch a glimpse of Tresco?

Whilst the look and feel of the island is something we pride ourselves on, we also want Tresco to be a place where important wildlife can thrive. We caught up with our resident beekeeper Jilly Halliday to learn more...

Pete Locke has lived on Tresco for his whole life. He is a huge part of the community and is a familiar face to locals and visitors alike. Unbeknownst to many, he has been hiding a secret talent for several decades and it has finally been unveiled