September 13th 2023
The Gardens Trust presents 'Head Gardeners at Historic Sites' – a series of 10 online talks (delivered in 2 parts) on Wednesday evenings, which will focus on head gardeners working at historic sites. The talks will launch with 'an exploration of the head gardener role over the past two centuries, followed by talks exploring how individual head gardeners are balancing the heritage of their site, the wishes of its owner(s) and their own interests and experience.'
Part 1 Series Ticket – all 5 talks for £20 (or £5 each).
Week 1. 13 September, 2023: Introduction, Ben Dark. First in Part 1 series of 5 online talks,
Week 2. 20 September, 2023: Graham Dillamore. Second in Part 1 series of 5 online talks,
Week 3. 27 September, 2023: Katy Merrington. Third in Part 1 series of 5 online talks,
Week 4. 4 October, 2023: John Wood. Fourth in Part 1 series of 5 online talks,
Week 5. 11 October, 2023: Stephen Herrington. Fifth in Part 1 series of 5 online talks,
+ 18 October, 2023: Head Gardeners of the Future? Roundtable Discussion, free or pay what you can.
Part 2 Series Ticket – all 5 talks for £20 (or £5 each).
Week 6. 25 October, 2023: Sheila Das. First in Part 2 series of 5 online talks,
Week 7. 1 November, 2023: Frances Tophill. Second in Part 2 series of 5 online talks,
Week 8. 8 November, 2023: Seamus O’Brien. Third in Part 2 series of 5 online talks,
Week 9. 15 November, 2023: Kate White. Fourth in Part 2 series of 5 online talks,
Week 10. 22 November, 2023: Debbie Crombie. Fifth in Part 2 series of 5 online talks,
Talks take place (on Wednesdays) between: 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm (BST)
[Gardens Trust members may use their promo code for an additional discount.]
For full information/to book tickets, please use the link below [via Eventbrite]:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/head-gardeners-at-historic-sites-tickets-682672902027