Staff
Paul Bartlett – Garden Manager
An experienced arboriculturalist, Paul manages the gardens and nursery from day to day, along with being available to answer botanical questions from visitors and guiding tour groups. Paul had been involved with conservation efforts in Georgia (Caucasus) linked with Tbilisi University, as well as recent expeditions to Greenland and Mongolia.
Jesse Hammond – Assistant gardener
Jesse brings a wealth of rural skills and practical outdoor knowledge.
Trustees
The Charity is administered by a board of trustees; currently Tom Hudson, Richard Cox, Jonathan Hutchinson, Steve Guthrie and Michael Graham.
Our Volunteers
Stone Lane Gardens is supported by a loyal and enthusiastic band of volunteers who undertake many essential daily tasks such as welcoming visitors, work in the gardens, volunteering in the Tea Room, exhibition organisation, event helpers and building maintenance.
Local volunteer groups help Paul in the gardens from time to time during the year. These include Sticklepath and Okehampton Conservation Group and Chagford Conservation Group.
Garden designers
Annabel Crowley – professional garden and landscape designer, has picked up the baton from Duncan Rice. She has helped re-design some areas of the garden and our lovely tea garden . Duncan was professionally involved with the restoration of parts of the Water Gardens at Stone Lane Gardens, following the original designs drawn up by his friend Kenneth Ashburner.
