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Gardening During Lockdown
This month we’ve asked our garden volunteer Mike to say a few words about how he’s been gardening during lockdown. Hello, I’m Mike and I have been volunteering in the Winterbourne garden for almost ten years now. Dan has asked me to contribute a few words about gardening through lockdown(s) as part of National Garden
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‘Housekeeping ain’t no joke’ pt 2 – The Spring Clean – Recipes and regimes
Last month we looked at the origins of the great Spring Clean and the invention of the domestic vacuum cleaner. This piece of kit undoubtedly made life much easier, and homes much cleaner, as it evolved throughout the 20th century to the lightweight, dust-busting wands we use today. However, the Spring Clean has always been
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‘Housekeeping ain’t no joke’ part 1 – The Spring Clean and Vacuum origins
Outside spring has definitely sprung, with the daffodils nodding their dazzling heads and the trees producing buds hinting of splendour yet to come. However, indoors things are afoot too, as houses across the land begin the age old spring clean. The tradition of a ‘spring clean’ dates back millennia and is often linked to religious
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Grow Your Own: Daffodils
It’s that time of year again when all of the daffodils bloom seemingly out of nowhere and remind us all that spring is on its way. We’ve once again caught up with gardener Jude to see what she recommends when it comes to keeping the bright and cheery flowers in your own garden. Should
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Artisan Articles: Claire Leggett
Hi, my name is Claire Leggett and I’m a local artist practioner and educator. Back in September 2018 I began as Artist in Residence at Winterbourne House & Gardens ready to develop my painting and print work inspired by the grounds. Staff at Winterbourne have asked me to write a little bit about my work