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William Withering: Plants, Medicine and Lasting Influence
William Withering (1741–1799) is best known for his work on foxglove, a plant that transformed the treatment of heart disease. Living at Edgbaston Hall (now the Golf Club), next to the plot where Winterbourne was later built, he worked at a time when the study of plants and medicine were closely connected. Through his research,
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Twenty years in bloom: A farewell from Head Gardener Dan Cartwright
After spending the past 20 years working at Winterbourne, I am saying goodbye this February to take on a new challenge as a Head Gardener elsewhere. Winterbourne has been such a significant part of my life, it’s been a hugely difficult decision – but it’s time for me to get my teeth into another garden landscape
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A passion for print
In a quiet corner of Birmingham, a seasoned craftsman Phil Wheatley continues to leave his mark – not through the roar of machinery or the bustle of the printing press, but through the quiet rhythm of giving back. Phil, a retired printer who spent five decades amidst the hum of presses and the smell of
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Head Gardener’s Update
It’s been some time since I have written an article for the newsletter, so it does seem rather appropriate to look back at what has been happening since I last penned a piece. March and April are really transitional months in the garden as the plants within it really start to come to life and
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Winterbourne makes its debut on BBC Gardener’s World
We’re thrilled to share that Winterbourne House and Garden was recently featured on one of the most beloved gardening programs, BBC Gardener’s World. For those who have been following our journey, you know how much love and dedication we pour into maintaining and enhancing our beautiful botanical garden. So, having the opportunity to showcase the