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Redesigning the family beds
In recent months, you may have spotted that the ‘family beds’, located just to the right as you walk from the terrace towards the Walled Garden, have been cleared, ready for a brand-new planting scheme to take shape. Horticultural Supervisor, Adrienne Wade, has worked to develop a new planting scheme, which will soon bring new…
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Introducing Winterbourne’s new Head Gardener, Paul Cook
Following the departure of previous Head Gardener Dan Cartwright earlier this year, Winterbourne today announces the appointment of Paul Cook, who will help to further build upon the expertise and knowledge of Winterbourne’s horticultural team and develop the garden in the years to come… Paul brings a wealth of horticultural experience to the role. He…
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Spring flowers: From garden blooms to botanical prints
Spring is one of the most exciting times in the garden, when our perennial plants start to poke their heads through the soil and flowers, such as snowdrops and early daffodils herald warmer weather. These gorgeous flowers are represented in our museum collections too. Archives volunteer, Claire Young, has curated a display of botanical prints…
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Twenty years in bloom: A farewell from Head Gardener Dan Cartwright
After spending the past 20 years working at Winterbourne, I am saying goodbye this February to take on a new challenge as a Head Gardener elsewhere. Winterbourne has been such a significant part of my life, it’s been a hugely difficult decision – but it’s time for me to get my teeth into another garden landscape…
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Our top tips on caring for your houseplants
If you’ve visited Winterbourne recently and wandered through the lean-to glasshouse, you’ll no doubt have found yourself marvelling at the thriving display of houseplants and citrus trees curated by Glasshouse Supervisor Adrienne Wade. These luscious plants have been the envy of many visitors, who often ask our team for tips and tricks for how to…