After a visit to the Barbara Hepworth sculpture garden in St Ives in 2019, where I saw her wonderful conservatory full of cacti and succulents, my passion for succulents began. I also discovered with relief that they are very kind to beginners! These wonderful specimens battled through my steep learning curve without too many disasters, and I quickly learnt to propagate from cuttings and how to look after the different varieties.

We are fortunate to have one of the original victorian greenhouses still standing in the East Garden. It was previously used for growing vegetables and bringing on seedlings for the flower garden in the 1890s. 100 years later, it was carefully rebuilt by previous owners in the 1990s. One half is now kept to proudly showcase our own favourite specimens, whilst the other half provides a fabulous home for our cottage industry of selling succulents to the local community.

Histon Manor Succulents has been set up as a small enterprise with 50% of all sales going towards the village charity HI Friends to support activities for older residents in the village. Succulents are only available for sale at local events throughout the year. Products available range from large aeoniums to mini echeveria. We also sell gift options of succulents potted up in vintage display pots and bowls. Do come and visit at our next event and start your succulent collection with us.