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Behind the scenes with the team at Winterbourne House and Garden

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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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    A guide to growing and eating seasonally

    While the crisp, cold autumn mornings may make you want to snuggle up in bed, farmers across Britain are out in the elements, harvesting. British-grown produce is abundant right now, and there really is no better time to eat locally sourced fruit and veg. September and October’s harvest includes everything from apples and pears to…

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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…

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    Winterbourne named top European botanical garden

    We know how much people love to visit from across the UK – but it seems that the magic of Winterbourne is reaching further than we thought. ALL.com – owned by multinational hospitality company, Accord – is a top leisure and travel website, home to expert travel guides for some of the best destinations in…

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    Recipe: Rhubarb shortbread

    Remember that excess rhubarb you harvested earlier in the year and stashed in the freezer? Well now’s your chance to use it up! Garden volunteer Gail’s rhubarb shortbread is the perfect summer treat – delicious and super easy to make.  Makes 9 -12 pieces Ingredients For the shortbread 125g unsalted butter, softened 125g plain flour…

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