Auricula …not a very prim primula
To celebrate our 17th century Gardens’ new ‘Auricula Theatre’ feature we are holding a day with specialist growers HillView Hardy Plants. On Easter Bank Holiday Monday, the nursery people from…
Volunteer Stories: Felicity Hallam
“I have been volunteering one day a week at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens for the past 7 months as part of my History degree at the University of Birmingham. I…
Little Donkey doo’s mulch help ..
They say what goes around comes around, well its certainly true for two local charities. With 10 acres of ground and over 600 species of plants, it takes a lot…
The Gardens are waking up.. visitor newsletter
Our first newsletter of 2017 has just been sent to over 700 people. Why not be the first to hear about things in the Garden. Get the newsletter direct to…
Apple blossom v. Holly hedge
The Woodland Trust’s latest post on caring for apple trees is great advice. (Find it here: how to prune apple trees in winter) We’ll be posting the date for our own…
Time for trees
Tree Dressing Day:A tree is not just for Christmas, but for … We have over 130 mature trees in the Gardens. Most of which are important enough to have Tree…
Flowers from the past
1760 was a long time ago, especially in flower terms. Plant and garden enthusiasts develop hundreds, if not thousands, of new plant varieties every year. Here at Castle Bromwich Hall…
2000 bulbs to plant….
It’s that time of year again. Can you help us out? Tulips were a ‘really big thing’ for our Gardens’ founders. In the 17th century there was even ‘tulipmania’; massive fortunes…
Pumpkin cook-up
It’s been an exceptionally good year for our pumpkin and squash crop. Some went to enliven Halloween, some have been sold to our visitors. Traditionally – with the help of…
5 Things to Do With a Pumpkin and 1 Thing Not to Do, Ever.
shared post …. Inspired? We still have pumpkins for sale on site. Why not make your own pie/soup/roasted seeds http://greensideup.ie/five-things-to-do-with-a-pumpkin-including-soup-pie-roasted-seed-recipes/