• John to Margaret Feb 1891

    A shared passion for gardening

    At Winterbourne, we’ve always assumed that Margaret Nettlefold was the driving force in the design of the garden, but what of John? Was gardening a shared interest for this couple? In our archive we are fortunate to have the letters that John wrote to Margaret during their courtship and engagement, and they reveal an unexpected…

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  • Will Anthemis

    Spring Tales from the Allotment

    Welcome back fellow vegetable-growing enthusiasts! As the spring bulbs emerge and break their dormancy, I too have come out of hibernation to give you an update on how the allotment is developing. I’ll also be sharing how I’m tackling the challenge of utilising every possible inch of windowsill space for my beloved seeds. A game…

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