‘Grow it forward’ – the humble spud.
Save the date, we reviving our POTATO DAY. Who doesn’t love the wonderfully versatile spud; chips, roasted, baked or in a salad. But they’re no longer quite ‘as cheap…
What goes around … Saving heritage seeds for the future of the planet
Last week we were delighted to be a stop on the way of the Heritage Seed Library’s 200 mile relay as it travelled across the country raising awareness of the…
Helloes, goodbyes and a new Chair of the Trust
Helloes, goodbyes and a new Chair Introducing fresh leadership and vision to the charity We are delighted to announce that we have just welcomed landscape architect Angela Wolferstan of TeaselFinch…
Why we are objecting to the Hotel’s latest planning application (marquee)
Being welcoming and getting on with everyone is a core value for us at the Gardens Trust. So it’s unusual for us to speak out publicly about our neighbours. The…
UPDATE Box-ing – not so clever.
UPDATE on the BoxMoth issue Over the last six weeks – aided by some strong and willing corporate volunteers- the Gardening team has finished grubbing out about 40% of our…
Green Flag Award 2025
Green Flag Award 2025 Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens are celebrating receiving a prestigious Green Flag Award for the Parkland. Castle Bromwich Historic Parkland has achieved the coveted Green Flag Award…
Digbeth Dining Club
We were thrilled to welcome Digbeth Dining Club for the first of two summer visits here at the Gardens on Sunday, June 8th! The event is full of delicious street…
Seeking Trustees… 2025
Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust (Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens) is looking to recruit three trustees to join its Board. Growing…. We know a thing or two about that! Last…
International Womens Day 2025
There are already some ‘standout’ women’s names associated with the Gardens here, and many more who should, and could, be celebrated more! Today we’re celebrating two particular women; Edith Holden…
Free compost…’leaf it aaht!’
There is an element of pleasant nostalgia in remembering gently smoking piles of Autumn leaves in the neighbour’s garden, with perhaps a pipe smoking ‘Mr McGregor’ kind of gardener overseeing…