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A guide to growing and eating seasonally
While the crisp, cold autumn mornings may make you want to snuggle up in bed, farmers across Britain are out in the elements, harvesting. British-grown produce is abundant right now, and there really is no better time to eat locally sourced fruit and veg. September and October’s harvest includes everything from apples and pears to
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Plant-hunting’s influence on British gardens
The beauty of our gardens is fully apparent at this time of year, where many colourful plants will be blooming in the next few months. However, did you know that many of this country’s most popular species are not native to Britain and were introduced in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through a method called
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A global garden
This month’s travel theme is very apt for the gardener as so many of the plants we know and love come from all over the world. For Head Gardener Dan, growing plants from around the world here at Winterbourne is his own way of exploring countries he’s yet to visit. So read on as he
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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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Volunteers in the garden
It’s the season for weeding, and our garden volunteers have been taking a hands-on approach to keeping the garden free from unwanted plants. Head Gardener Dan shares what the volunteers have been up to as we prepare the garden for summer. Perhaps not surprisingly, our volunteers have been weeding like mad over the last couple