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Spring garden delights
A new month ushers in new sights in the garden. To help you know what to look out for on your next visit, we have asked Head Gardener Dan to round up his favourite blooms. Sometimes a ‘Looking Good this Month’ type article can be a bit of a struggle. Flowering plants can be thin…
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The GKN women that helped win the war
Women were sometimes the unsung heroes of World War II. Working tirelessly behind the scenes to manufacture the nuts and bolts for weapons and machinery, their work contributed as much to the war effort as those on the frontline. Our curator Henrietta took a deep dive into our Guest, Keen & Nettlefold (GKN) archive to…
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Winterbourne’s feathered friends
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch (26 – 28 January 2024). We’re delighted to share that you helped us spot 386 individual birds across the birdwatch weekend – a whopping 184% increase from last year – and a total of 25 different species. The jackdaw swooped…
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Recipe: Detox soup
Nothing beats a nutritious winter warmer. Our detox soup is a great way to feed your body and soul this February, while using up whatever leftover veg you have in your fridge. We’ve shared our favourite ingredients below, but feel free to experiment with whatever veggies you like. Ingredients 1 onion, diced 2 celery…
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New exhibition: ‘Botanical Arts and Crafts’
As the doors close on our ‘Totally Curious, Ever Inventive’ exhibition, we’re delighted to share that our art gallery won’t be vacant for long. This month, we’ll be opening ‘Botanical Arts and Crafts’, a celebratory exhibition to mark 25 years of the Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists (BSBA). Through a range of art forms, you…