Belmonte on the television
On the day of the recording, it was freezing in Belmonte….
The Belmonte Arboretum is frequently used as background for interviews, for activities and weddings. On this occasion, however, Belmonte could show herself to the public. Dedde Smid, director of the garden, acted as guide in a tour round the garden, and this time, he could accentuate its rich history. The item was televised in Binnenste Buiten, NPO2, KRO-NCRV. A subsequent item will be recorded in the summer and will have as its subject the beautiful collections and their maintance. If you wish to view the programme, you can still do so with “Uitzending gemist”!
Today, we were informed that the Belmonte Arboretum has again been designated as a Registered Museum for the next five years. The rich collections (not on the walls, but in the ground), the way we take care of them and tell the stories of plants, trees, and shrubs to the public, were reason enough to make the Museumregister form a positive judgment. To us, this means our work is hugely appreciated, as well as the way we manage things.
It’s a great job, it’s a people’s job! And you have to admit, what could be more fun than combining our efforts to conserve and preserve this lovely garden.
