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Snapshot: Omar Mian
Omar Mian is a globe-trotting photographer who uses pictures to tell stories about the amazing things he sees on his travels. Introduced to Winterbourne by his sister, he has been visiting since he was 11 years old and never misses a chance to photograph his favourite spots in the garden. We asked Omar how he
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Monthly Masterclass: June
Do it: weed control Step 1 No matter how much preparation work has taken place the odd weed species will always appear in summer ready to challenge ornamentals in a battle for supremacy. Annual weeds reproduce in a single year before the parent plant dies leaving only offspring behind. Some, like hairy bittercress, spread but
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The Comedy of Errors
William Shakespeare may have known a thing or two about writing a farce, but over the years the Winterbourne team have been responsible for some hilarious horticultural mishaps fit to rival anything described by the great Bard. A comedy of cultivation errors – there has even been the odd case of mistaken identity… “I started
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Snapshot: Chris Rigby
Chris Rigby is a Birmingham-based fine art photographer with a passion for Winterbourne. He has recently begun using a vintage analogue alongside his usual digital cameras and the gardens have provided no shortage of inspiration. Below, Chris shares some of the resulting images and tells us why experimenting with film will make you a better
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Monthly Masterclass: May
Do it: containers Step 1 Now the danger of frost has passed it is time to get creative with your summer container displays. Planting in pots, troughs or hanging baskets is a great way to create a focal point or hide unsightly features. Use existing foils such as a dark evergreen hedge or a white