Garden embraces green energy option

Friday, April 18 2008 12:34:39 by Tony Domingo

Tony Domingo writes: A Cornwall-based garden has installed a new energy system designed to be kind to the environment.

The National Trust's Tresslick Garden has embraced a liquid petroleum gas based system for its catering facilities, which sits alongside other environmental features at the garden such as solar panels and a rainwater recovery system, This Is Cornwall reports.

Chris Curtis, the property manager of the site, revealed that the new energy system was part of a continued effort to be environmentally friendly.

"The National Trust is always looking to minimise our environmental impact and consider greener options," he told the publication.

"When we embarked on the project, the most important aspect was to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We considered various options, including biomass, but this was inappropriate as we don't have woodland that would provide sufficient fuel.

"We are looking forward to economical as well as environmental benefits," Mr Curtis added.

Meanwhile, a new rose garden created by local volunteers has opened in Sheffield thanks to a £10,000 grant from Awards For All.