A collection of untold stories from The Great Gardens of Cornwall have been released.
For the first time, the historical origins of these gardens are revealed in a compelling series titled 'Behind The Gardens'.
Never seen previously, these accounts are now available to the public on The Great Gardens of Cornwall's website.
Charles Williams, owner of the Caerhays Estate, said: “This is a staggering undertaking for The Great Gardens of Cornwall, but the compelling nature of the stories we have uncovered so far, has made it worth the effort!"
From Caerhays Castle and Spring Gardens to Antony Woodland Garden, the narratives of these stunning landscapes are shared, and there are still more to be unveiled.
The tales are a salute to history, and the distinctive personalities who played a part in the growth of each garden.
Mr Williams explained how the project aims to honour the culture and heritage of these sites.
He said: "Making these wonderful origin stories available for the plant-loving public is such a special thing".
Among the tales released so far is the story of the last wolf in England, believed to have concealed itself in the woodlands of Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens until its death in 1794.
Additionally, during World War II, Trebah served as a key station for over 7,500 US infantry members, prior to the Omaha Beach landings.
As Mr William emphasised: “The Great Gardens of Cornwall are granting total behind the scenes access to their unique heritage and culture!”
The accounts can be discovered freely on their website, unlocking the history that shaped these enchanting gardens.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here