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Autumn: the first signs

Posted in: Blog Autumn

Not wanting to miss out on the first signs of autumn colour, I ventured out of my office for a stroll round Circular Drive today to see what I could see.

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Autumn: planning and planting the picturesque

Posted in: Blog Propagation Autumn

As the summer draws to an end, I always start to think about our annual planting programme.

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Autumn Colour Watch Blog: between two seasons

Posted in: Blog Botanical Autumn

Autumn is a spectacular time of year at Westonbirt. This photo-packed blog will take you through the weekly highlights of what’s looking good and where.

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Autumn Colour Watch: shades of gold and many more

Posted in: Blog Botanical Autumn

Autumn is a spectacular time of year at Westonbirt. This photo-packed blog will take you through the weekly highlights of what’s looking good and where.

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The final week for Autumnwatch at Westonbirt

The last four weeks have flown by and the final BBC Autumnwatch Live show will be broadcast from Westonbirt Arboretum this Friday, 28th October.

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Autumn Colour Watch: what a difference a week makes

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Autumn is a spectacular time of year at Westonbirt. This photo-packed blog will take you through the weekly highlights of what’s looking good and where.

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Autumn Colour Watch: now, that's what I call autumnal...

Posted in: Blog Botanical Autumn

Autumn is a spectacular time of year at Westonbirt. This photo-packed blog will take you through the weekly highlights of what’s looking good and where.

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Autumn Colour Watch: a mixed picture of colour

Posted in: Blog Botanical Autumn

Autumn is a spectacular time of year at Westonbirt. This photo-packed blog will take you through the weekly highlights of what’s looking good and where.

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Autumn Colour Watch: a fruitful week

Posted in: Blog Botanical Autumn

Autumn is a spectacular time of year at Westonbirt. This photo-packed blog will take you through the weekly highlights of what's looking good and where.

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What have Autumnwatch been up to this week?

Westonbirt is getting ready to host BBC Autumnwatch Live in October - the arboretum is buzzing with excitement and with only a week to go before the first broadcast.

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Autumn Colour Watch: our marvellous maples

Posted in: Blog Botanical Autumn

Autumn is a spectacular time of year at Westonbirt. This photo-packed blog will take you through the weekly highlights of whats looking good and where.

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What a week for Westonbirt!

What a great week for The National Arboretum. We have finally been able to tell everyone that we will host BBC Autumnwatch Live for the whole of October!...

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The winds of change

Posted in: Blog Autumn

The weather of recent days will certainly have you feeling autumnal and it seems the trees of Westonbirt Arboretum are sympathising with you.

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Is autumn coming early?

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Are autumn colours at Westonbirt appearing earlier than normal? That’s the question prompted by stories in last weekend’s media about the effects a drier spring has had on trees.

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The party’s over for the leaf-peepers

Phew, it’s all over and what an autumn it’s been! The evidence of a long and glorious leaf display now lies on the ground like the spent party poppers after a wild party.

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