One of the most important aspects of our work here is continuing to grow our staff’s skills and knowledge, so we can ensure that the trees are receiving the best possible care.
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Author: Rebecca Hare
How did Christmas trees start?
Posted in: Blog History Christmas
It’s one of our favourite times of year! When everyone brings trees into their homes and decorates them. So we thought we’d celebrate the Christmas tree with a whistle stop tour through its history!...
Timberframing
Posted in: Blog Restoration
Westonbirt is welcoming back Perchard Structural Timberworks to help us develop our Woodworks this winter. Read on to find out how Nick and his team are getting on...
A rare visitor
Posted in: Blog Wildlife Autumn
Our Propagator, Penny, was lucky enough to spot an unusual find in the propagation greenhouses a couple of weeks ago.
Let’s Get Framing
Posted in: Blog Restoration
Last week, Nick Perchard had a busy few days sorting through the timber that has been milled on site from our own oak.
The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner!
Posted in: Blog Events Christmas
Join us along the illuminated trail at Westonbirt Arboretum this season...
Transforming Westonbirt Woodworks
Posted in: Blog Restoration
The preparations are complete, and we are about to commence our exciting new project at Westonbirt Arboretum: the restoration of Westonbirt Woodworks.
Why DO leaves change colour in autumn?
Posted in: Blog Botanical Autumn
And why do they go such a different variety of colours?...
Careful consideration...
Posted in: Blog Restoration
Over the last few months, we have been busy restoring the dry stone walls around Westonbirt Woodworks as part of our latest project.
A new beginning!
Posted in: Blog Restoration
Over the coming year we will be developing the Woodworks into an exciting hub where visitors will be able to see traditional heritage skills, take exciting courses and learn more about what happens to our trees at the end of their lives at the arboretum.
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