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    The Gardener’s Guides of the late 1800s

    Books often contain unexpected treasures. In February this year, we received a kind donation of two sets of gardening books, which were exactly the kind of publication that the Head Gardener at Winterbourne might have been consulting back in 1904. Opening these volumes offers a burst of colour in the form of beautiful colour plates.

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    Hot cross bun bread and butter pudding

    If you’ve got a pack of hot cross buns sat in the back of the cupboard beginning to go stale, then this deliciously hearty recipe is just what you need. A simple twist on the traditional bread and butter pudding, using leftover hot cross buns, provides a seasonal burst of flavour. Ingredients: Method

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    Redesigning the family beds

    In recent months, you may have spotted that the ‘family beds’, located just to the right as you walk from the terrace towards the Walled Garden, have been cleared, ready for a brand-new planting scheme to take shape. Horticultural Supervisor, Adrienne Wade, has worked to develop a new planting scheme, which will soon bring new

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    Introducing Winterbourne’s new Head Gardener, Paul Cook

    Following the departure of previous Head Gardener Dan Cartwright earlier this year, Winterbourne today announces the appointment of Paul Cook, who will help to further build upon the expertise and knowledge of Winterbourne’s horticultural team and develop the garden in the years to come… Paul brings a wealth of horticultural experience to the role. He

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