Speaker: Vicki Cooke Vicki is an organic gardener with a longstanding passion for edibles and garden plant conservation, which has taken her from from heirloom vegetable seed producer, to running the walled kitchen garden at Hampton Court Palace. She was the Conservation Manager for Plant Heritage and is currently head of food growing and biodiversity…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Conserving our Vegetable Heritage”
Speaker: Claire Mitchell, The Garden Editor An inspiring and motivating look at the science of climate change and what it means for gardeners. I cover the science of climate change in accessible terms; the changing temperatures and rain patterns in the area; and what this means in practice for gardens and gardeners. The focus continues…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Climate Change and Gardening, what does it all mean?”
Speaker: Geoff Hodge A practical talk (there are no images). We all want something for nothing, and propagation is a simple way of producing lots of new plants – for almost next to nothing! Geoff Hodge will give hints, tips and advice on vegetative propagation, splitting herbaceous plants and taking cuttings from a wide range of…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Propagation – Plants for Free”
Speaker: Dr Wilson J Wall Orchid Cultivation in Gardens and Meadow – How to cultivate British native orchids in large and small gardens. Includes details of cultivation from seed. A review of some of the species that can be successfully cultivated and how this has been done with examples of garden meadows. A scientist by training…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Orchid Cultivation in Gardens and Meadow”
Our speaker is Susan Harvey from H&G studio Susan is designing a border at the new RHS show at Sandringham this year. Her empahsis is on creating outdoor spaces that are sustainable, biodiverse and also beautiful. H&G studio’s work includes designs for family, gravel and front gardens. Learn how you can make your outdoor space…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Balancing Biodiversity and Beauty in the Urban Garden”