As the nights draw in and the weather chases gardeners indoors, the RHS has an autumn programme packed full of thought-provoking, informative events to keep horticulturalists busy.
Tuesday 5th September 1.15pm – 1.30pm
Gardening on a balcony? Planting against pollution? So was Thomas Fairchild in 1722. Discover how Fairchild innovated city gardening from his Shoreditch nursery.Free to attend
Tuesday 12th September 1.15pm – 1.30pm
Uncover the botanical marginalia that decorates the inside of the Lindley Library’s copy of the MacDonald’s Dictionary. Drop in to hear about the women behind the paintings.Free to attend
Tuesday 12th September 6.15pm – 7.30pm
Join Fiona Davison for the launch of her new book exploring the lives of early professional female gardeners. A talk by the author followed by a drinks reception.Tickets £5 (includes a drink)
Tuesday 19th September 1.15pm – 1.30pm
Mangel-wurzel macchiato to go? Travel back to the 1850s and discover how RHS detectives exposed an underground world of adulterated coffee and unscrupulous retailers.Free to attend
Tuesday 19th September 6.15pm – 7.30pm
To celebrate the new edition of the RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening, join the author of the ‘wildlife gardener’s bible’ in discussion with RHS Wildlife expert Helen Bostock. The book will be available to purchase and have signedTickets £5/£10
Tuesday 26th September 1.15pm – 1.30pm
Last summer the RHS gave artist Clare Newton a bursary to explore how seeds are inspiring developments in science and engineering. Drop in to discover Clare’s research.Free to attend
Tuesday 3rd October 1.15pm – 1.30pm
Take a journey back to the Regency Period and discover the unusual life of Humphrey Repton, and the designs for Brighton’s Palace and garden, which were never realised.Free to attend
Tuesday 10th October 6.15pm – 7.30pm
Historian Ruth Larson holds our latest talk, exploring how elite women negotiated the dangers associated with the garden or embraced it as a location of delight and desire.Tickets £5
Tuesday 10th October 1.15pm – 1.30pm
Join art curator Charlotte, as we explore our curious collection of Japanese chrysanthemum paintings, and discover the dancing petals of this unusual bloom.Free to attend
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