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Midsummer Customs
Midsummer Nowadays we do little to celebrate the Summer solstice, or ‘Midsummer’. A celebration of the longest day of summer, rooted in ancient traditions and surrounded by mythical tales, it brings to mind Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, fairies and supernatural beings. The precise date of the solstice falls between June 20 and 22, but in…
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Winterbourne Learner Garden
We thought you might like the opportunity to get another taste of what goes on behind the scenes at Winterbourne. This time we have some lovely photographs of our learner garden. This area is not accessible for visitors to Winterbourne – it is where learners on our RHS courses pick up the practical skills they…
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Plant Spotlight: Iris
The genus Iris brings to me a certain nostalgia as it was one of the first plants I ever learned as a child. I remember kneeling down on the grass where there was one planted in the garden and taking in its beautiful fragrance. On reflection I realise that it was a bearded iris type…
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Plant Spotlight: Strelitzia reginae
Strelitzia reginae or bird of paradise flower originates from South Africa where it flowers every Summer, as it is a plant from the Southern Hemisphere its flowering period is therefore during our winter and spring. Its flowers are very striking, with 3 bright orange petals with a blue flash which resembles a bird of paradise…
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A Cultural Feast in London, June 1906
A Cultural Feast in London, June 1906 During the last year, many of us have longed to be able to pop into a museum or art gallery, see a play or even just mooch around the shops. Browsing through Margaret Nettlefold’s diary, I came upon her notes of a trip to London with two…