National Trust Gardens Podcast | Croome

Enjoy these classic episodes from our pilot series. For deeper dives into history, nature and adventure be sure to check out our most recent episodes. Gardener and host, Alan Power visits Croome in Worcestershire, the first landscape that Capability Brown got his capable hands on. With a diverse history from a secret RAF base, to a home for Hare Krishna devotees, Croome has seen it all. Unravel the challenge of restoring the garden back to Brown’s 18th century vision and find out how can you take inspiration from the evergreen shrubbery to transform your garden into a winter wonderland. And discover what is it about Croome that attracts all kinds of feathered friends... Discover more For information about visiting Croome please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croome Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected] Plants Mentioned Daphne – Daphne odora  Portuguese laurel – Prunus lusitanica  Common holly – Ilex aquifolium  Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis Sage – Salvia officinalis Winter jasmine – Jasminum nudiflorum  Guelder rose – Viburnum opulus  Witch hazel – Hamamelis Heather – Erica  Common broom – Cytisus scoparius Pine - Pinus