• Prunus Incisa
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    Blossoms and bulbs

    If there’s one thing we can count on our garden volunteers for, it’s getting out there come rain or shine to keep Winterbourne looking its very best. Volunteer Deborah reflects on her favourite moments with us earlier this year – plus her favourite things to look out for in the garden. As you visit Winterbourne

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  • Grey Squirrel
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    Gardener vs squirrel

    We’re all familiar with the typical garden pests – aphids, slugs, and snails – but our Head Gardener Dan is currently having some trouble with pests of the furrier variety: grey squirrels. In the battle between gardener and squirrel, who will win? As spring continues to paint Winterbourne with its vibrant hues, we find ourselves

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  • Gardener planting a plant.

    Your top five gardening jobs for January 

    A new month means new jobs to do in in the garden. And January’s are especially important as they help set you up for the year, saving you a world of hassle when the warmer months roll round.   1. Check your stored tubers (e.g., dahlias and cannas) – carefully lift them out of their

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  • RHS Student and tools by Maggie Bucknall

    Insight into a horticultural trainee at Winterbourne

    It is a well-known fact, that the horticultural industry has a skills gap and finds difficulty recruiting younger people into the trade. One of our main ambitions is to help support and promote horticulture as an exciting and rewarding career, and hopefully make a positive impact towards eroding this looming gap holding back the wider

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  • Dan the Head Gardener.

    5 must-have items for any gardener

    Every gardener needs the right kit. And no, we’re not just talking about tools; we’re talking wardrobe essentials and more! Head Gardener Dan reveals his must-have items that allow him to get the job done, no matter what the task or weather. I recently read an article asking different gardeners what they wear when they’re

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