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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 22h

It's World Mental Health Day this Friday.

In the UK, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health problem each year.

To support your wellbeing on the 10th October, we’re offering:
One free tea or filter coffee when you bring a flask to the café
2 for 1 entry to our gardens

#WorldMentalHealthDay

Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 1d

Calling all teachers! 👩‍🏫

A Nature Connected Curriculum

A free workshop for KS1 & 2 Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants at Gilbert White Field Studies Centre.

Find out more:
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/a-natu...

Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 1d

Plant of the week 🍐

Pear 'Passe Crasane' found in the herb garden, it originates from Rouen in Frances and can often be found in gourmet menus!

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 4d

This Saturday the 4th October is 'No Disposable Cup Day'.
Did you know that 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are used in the UK each year which translates to approximately 7 million cups being discarded every single day.

#NoDisposableCupDay

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 7d

Happy October 🍂
We have some exciting events coming up this month!

All out events can be found here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 8d

Plant of the week 🌱

Found in the 6 Quarters this week, Aster (Michaelmas daisy).
Aug 30th, 1772

Mich. Daisy begins to blow.

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know that Selborne has two streams one that joins the Wey and the Thames and one that joins the Arun?

'At each end of the village, which runs from south-east to north-west, arises a small rivulet: that at the north-west end frequently fails; but the other is a fine perennial spring.'

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 8d

New for 2025!

We are offering group discounts for our Eco Light Trail this year!
Perfect for societies looking for a new experience or a festive work trip with a difference!
We also have a youth group discount which could cover a Scout or Guiding group!
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 16d

September 23, 1783 – Black snails lie out, & copulate. Vast swagging clouds.

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 16d

Plant of the week 🌱
In the Six Quarters Hylotelephium 'Matrona' (sedum)
Did you know that Sedum was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, with 15 species.

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 17d

70 Objects 70 Stories
Volunteer Christ Piper shares his favourite ecological memories of his time here at the museum!

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 20d

A guide to hop picking at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens

Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 20d

Calling all aspiring marine biologists! 🐬
We are working with @marinelife1.bsky.social who are hosting Training on our site on the 11th October!
Sign up here: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Gil...

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 25d

Quick! Early bird for booking the Eco Light Festival ends tomorrow! ✨

If you want to get a great choice of timings and a discount book NOW!

gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...

Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 25d

Heritage Open Day is on the Thursday 18th! 🏰
We will opening our doors for free all day! 🙌
Plus you can join us in the evening for a free online talk about the architecture of the building.
Tickets for the talk can be found here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/gilber...

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 26d

September 12, 1775 – Put 50 fine bunches of grapes in crape bags to secure them from wasps.

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 28d

Happy publication day to Jenny Uglow and the team at @faberbooks.bsky.social!
Available from all good book shops including ours!

Int inside of the book on the right hand side is an black and white illustration of owls

The front cover of the book on a grey background. The cover has a blue nuthatch on it with a nut in its beak

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · 28d

We are looking for an Environmental Trustee to join our board. 🌱
For full details follow the link: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/opportunities/

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · Sep 3

September 3, 1775 – Great rain. Hops sadly washed. Destroyed the 26th wasps-nest, a vast colony.

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · Sep 2

Plant of the Week 🌱

Rosa villosa (the apple rose). It's Rosehip season here at Selborne. First described in 1753, it is native to Europe, where it is found in the central, southern and southeastern parts of the continent, including southwestern Russia.

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's September!

We are now closed on Mondays!

Our birthday is this week and our 70th anniversary exhibition begins today! 🥳

All our events can be found here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · Aug 31

Summer is drawing to a close. 🌻
From tomorrow (Sept 1) we will no longer be open on Mondays. Our opening hours will be Tues-Sun 10:30-16:30.
For those that prefer a quieter visit September is the perfect month to do so!

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Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · Aug 28

Tour Tuesday

Want to know more about the House and Gardens?

Join us on Tour Tuesday for an extra special experience.

Date: Tuesday 9th September

Times: 11:30 (Garden) 14:00 (House)

Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · Aug 28

Volunteer Matthew Corser has been busy constructing a dead hedge to protect our growing trees.

Hear him talk about the process of creating them and learn more about how they deter the cheeky 🦌 local wildlife of Selborne!

#nature #trees #wildlife #deadhedge

Gilbert White's House & Gardens @gilbertwhites.bsky.social · Aug 25

Plant of the week 🌱
Callistephus chinensis (China aster) which can be found in the stable yard and around the house.

May 16th, 1793
Sowed-in the three-light annual frame African & French marigolds, China asters, pendulous Amaranths, Orange-gourds.