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How we care for our Gunnera
The Gunnera manicata, more commonly known as giant rhubarb, which grows along the Woodland Walk, is perhaps one of the most eye-catching plants growing here at Winterbourne. It has enormous umbrella-like leaves, which grow up to two metres wide and sit atop thick stems covered in spikes of red and green. A Jurassic giant with…
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Winterbourne volunteer and Aucuba japonica expert wins national award
We were incredibly proud that our own Linda Eggins won the prestigious Brickell Award 2025 at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival for her enduring passion and outstanding dedication for the Aucuba japonica. Linda is an international authority on the evergreen shrubs – also known as the Spotted Laurel – which thrive in deep shade.…
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Jobs for July
There so much happening in the garden in summer that it can often be difficult to decide what to do first! I’ve set out my top three things to do in July below, but don’t forget, the most important job at this time of year is to sit back occasionally and enjoy the fruits of…
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A historic garden fit for the future
Climate change presents us not only with the challenge of warmer weather, but also unpredictable weather patterns. This is something we’ve seen a lot this year. The high winds we experienced during the back-to-back storms at the start of the year damaged multiple trees, even causing some to fall. The record-breaking lack of rainfall this…
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No Mow May
Like many home gardeners, the team here at Winterbourne is constantly thinking about how to be more sustainable in their work, and better look after the environment that we all care so much about. Whether it’s large-scale projects which shape the ongoing development of Winterbourne’s historic botanical garden, or small adjustments in how the team…