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Read our latest updates, stories from the house and garden, and get to know the people who bring Winterbourne to life.
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Bee-friendly plants
By Head Gardener, Daniel Cartwright Bees – and other pollinators – are so important to the garden and wider environment. We need bees to pollinate the plants we eat and all the other trees and flowers that make up the various habitats needed to support life. Like so many plants and animals, many bee species
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Recipe: Worcestershire Honey-glazed Chicken
Garden Volunteer, Nick, shares one of his favourite recipes that’s guaranteed to please no matter what the weather. Quick and easy to prepare, the chicken makes for a lovely light and summery dish when served with salad and boiled potatoes, and is equally delicious as a winter warmer with steamed vegetables and roast potatoes, or
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A shared passion for gardening
At Winterbourne, we’ve always assumed that Margaret Nettlefold was the driving force in the design of the garden, but what of John? Was gardening a shared interest for this couple? In our archive we are fortunate to have the letters that John wrote to Margaret during their courtship and engagement, and they reveal an unexpected
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Spring Tales from the Allotment
Welcome back fellow vegetable-growing enthusiasts! As the spring bulbs emerge and break their dormancy, I too have come out of hibernation to give you an update on how the allotment is developing. I’ll also be sharing how I’m tackling the challenge of utilising every possible inch of windowsill space for my beloved seeds. A game
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‘Book-Object-Art’ exhibition
Contemporary art has landed at Winterbourne in an exciting new venture! Historic properties are often the setting for modern art displays. Sometimes these can feel inappropriate, with the old and the new fighting against one another. On the other hand, if the artworks complement the site, the result can be truly extraordinary. And this is