One man and his garden

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One man and his garden

9 August 2016
Submitted by seladmin on 9 August 2016


People have often said that Selwyn’s gardens are one of Cambridge’s best-kept secrets. They’re not on the busiest tourist routes; but for visitors who discover them, and for our students and staff, they’re a wonderful place for a gentle walk and some relaxation.



Now we’re inviting more visitors to share the experience. We’re going to be part of “Open Cambridge”, the University’s weekend celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of our city. It’s the first time we’ve offered a guided tour of the Selwyn gardens as part of this event, and to mark the occasion our head gardener Paul Gallant has been interviewed about his work. You can read more at /sites/default/files/assets/news/PaulGallant.docx. Below, Paul is photographed in front of Selwyn’s celebrated Victorian Border.



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Selwyn’s gardens are open every day to visitors if you want to see the work of Paul and his team. Please call at the Porters’ Lodge in Grange Road if you need directions. There’s more about the gardens at http://www.sel.cam.ac.uk/selwyn-college/college-gardens/ and there are details of all the other “Open Cambridge” activities online: http://www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/


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