02.06.20 Our very own Triffid!
This weird and wonderful creature is BESCHOMERIA YUCCOIDES, a rare but hardy yucca-like plant, flowering here in Exmouth, right now, in our big Wavy bed. Its long flower stalks are covered ... Read more »
31.05.20 Planning for Planting.
When planning for Planting Day on 11th June, having Hand Sanitiser available to volunteers came up in the conversation as essential. So we contacted our local Gin Distillery COPPER FROG, ... Read more »
29.05.20 Marvellous Mystery Helper
THANK YOU to our mystery helper! By default, many years ago, Exmouth in Bloom adopted a brick planter which divides the London Inn Car park from the Magnolia Shopping Centre. ... Read more »
10.05.20 Making the Difference: 7. The Waterwheel
The Waterwheel was moved from Withycombe Mill in 1962 following a severe flood in 1960 during which the Mill itself was badly damaged and was then demolished to make way ... Read more »
05.05.20 Our Volunteer Force (1)
The Exmouth in Bloom volunteer force are always recognisable by their blue tops and high viz jackets. We are also known as the ‘Bottoms up Brigade’ (can’t guess why!). We ... Read more »
04.05.20 Sunflower Trail to remember loved ones.
A local family have suggested that as you can’t plant Rainbows we should all plant Sunflowers to remember and honour loved ones lost to Coronavirus. Here are details and some ... Read more »
29.04.20 Feeling somewhat neglected.
Exmouth in Bloom have been observing Government guidelines and been in Lockdown for the last 46 days so its no wonder that our beautiful floral displays are looking somewhat neglected ... Read more »
28.04.20 Lifting the Spirits.
In these rather trying times its good to know this. Stay safe at home and well ... Read more »
22.04.20 Exmouth in Bloom Signature Boats……. plus one or two!
Exmouth in Bloom have 9 flower-filled boats throughout the town. 7 are sited in Marine Way, 1 in The Strand and 1 at the T-junction of Hulham Road and Dinan ... Read more »
18.04.20 Making The Difference: 6. The Triangle Bed
Nearly 40 years ago the Railway Station was moved and the Marine Way bypass created. Included in the design was an underpass as well as a direct pathway from the ... Read more »
17.04.20 Local Gardening Competition 2020…. Event Cancelled.
Although we have regretfully made the decision to cancel the Local Gardening competition this year, we are sure that your gardens are benefiting from all the attention they are getting ... Read more »
16.04.20 Making the Difference: 5. The Strand (Cafe Quarter)
This is the Strand Cafe Quarter in 2016. All rather un-inspiringly planted with three flowering cherry trees and buddleias. Exmouth in Bloom sought permission to put 12 troughs between the ... Read more »
08.04.20 The 2019 Britain in Bloom South West judging route.
Thank you to Richard Budge, our South West in Bloom judge 2019, who has just sent us these little slideshows/videos of the photos he took here on the tour, with ... Read more »
07.04.20 Making the Difference: 4. The Wavy Bed
Exmouth was last invited to represent the South West in the Britain in Bloom National competition in 2016, so a huge effort was put into making an impressive and memorable ... Read more »
06.04.20 Making the Difference: 3. The Strand (Rolle Street end)
The Rolle Street end of The Strand looked very bland back in Summer 2018, so Exmouth in Bloom made a few changes, thanks to permission from Richard Elliott of Devon ... Read more »