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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…
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How to make a snowdrop kokedama
If you’ve visited Winterbourne this month, you may have spotted our display of 125 hanging kokedamas along the Nut Walk, blooming with snowdrops. The installation forms part of the widespread celebrations across University of Birmingham, marking 125 years since the University was established by royal charter. If the display has inspired you to get creative…
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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…