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Bee-friendly gardening
As we celebrate all things ‘bee’ at Winterbourne this summer here are some fun facts and how to help the bees in your garden. Did you know? Bees in danger… Climate change is putting bees at risk. 25% of species have disappeared in recent decades and 65% face potential loss of their geographical habitats as…
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Creating Winterbourne’s wildflower meadow
The Stream Lawn started life at Winterbourne as an orchard, planted in 1904. Since then, it has been home to a small nursery, before later becoming a wetland with flowering shrub borders, filled with magnolia and viburnum. Most recently, our Horticultural Supervisor, Will Hunt, has been working to transform the stream lawn into a wildflower…
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Winterbourne bees steal the spotlight at the Birmingham Honey Show 2025
Last month, Birmingham Heritage Week brought the city’s rich heritage and vibrant culture into the spotlight. This 10-day festival of Birmingham events invited residents and visitors alike to uncover hidden histories, explore beloved landmarks, and discover new corners of the city, including our own Winterbourne House and Garden. As part of both Birmingham Heritage Week…
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New Winterbourne sculpture creates a buzz
A new sculpture celebrating the role of bees – and warning about a precarious future if numbers decline – has been unveiled at Winterbourne House and Garden. Last weekend (Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 September 2024) saw the return of the hotly anticipated Birmingham Honey Show. Just over 3,200 visitors flocked to us to see…
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Gardener vs squirrel
We’re all familiar with the typical garden pests – aphids, slugs, and snails – but our Head Gardener Dan is currently having some trouble with pests of the furrier variety: grey squirrels. In the battle between gardener and squirrel, who will win? As spring continues to paint Winterbourne with its vibrant hues, we find ourselves…