
28 July saw us celebrate National Tree Day, a time to reflect on the marvels of the plant world. But which tree is a cut (or should we say leaf) above the rest? Head Gardener Dan reveals his favourite species. “What’s your favourite tree?”. If you ask me that question in early summer, I might

While we hope our collections provide food for thought, we never want them to be actual food! Our collections volunteer, Tony Bucknall, works hard to keep our precious archive material pest- and insect-free, playing a vital role in the conservation of Winterbourne and Birmingham history for years to come. But what does this aspect of

11 April sees us celebrate arguably one of the best days of the year: National Pet Day! And if there’s one thing our Winterbourne team members love, it’s their pets. Meet Howard, Rudy, Barbara, Monia, Leia, Vixen, Loki, and Bowie! Howard Head Gardener Dan bought Howard when he was a kitten 10 years ago, and