LECTURES 2022-2023
13 SEPTEMBER
Becky Keeble-Payne
Llysdinam Garden
Overlooking the Wye and encompassing two centuries of gardening history, Llysdinam has been in the hands of the Llewelyn family for 150 years. Their interests in astronomy, botany and photography are reflected in the garden. Head gardener Becky will update us on 9 years of developments since her last visit.
18 NOVEMBER
Angharad Philips
Reclaiming a Regency Water Garden
Middleton Hall’s lost ‘necklace’ of lakes, cascades and waterfall created by William Paxton around 1800 has recently been re-created at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Angharad will describe the huge 5-year restoration project that has made these historic water features a stunning new visitor attraction.
11 OCTOBER
Matthew Greenfield
Planting a Shaded Garden
Matthew has worked with Richard Bramley at Farmyard Nurseries for many years. The nursery at Llandysul cultivates a wide range of hardy garden-worthy plants, as well as rarities like Sarracenia and Primula sieboldii, and has several national plant collections. Farmyard has a reputation for being helpful and knowledgeable, and many of our members visit regularly.
13 DECEMBER
Howard Drury
50 of the Very Best Garden Tips
What gardener can resist hearing tips on how to garden? Howard has a long history in gardening and market gardening and is a very popular speaker and presenter. ‘A total horticultural experience – outstanding presentation’.
10 JANUARY- ZOOM
Dr.Catherine Horwood
Gardening Women: Their Stories from 1600 to the Present
Catherine is an author, journalist, social historian and writes extensively on horticulture and garden design. She has won accolades for her books. She is a consummate garden historian with a talent for storytelling and this will be an entertaining look at some of the hidden women in horticulture
14 FEBRUARY
Ben Pope
How to Get the Most Out Of Your Garden
Whatever the size or space – according to a head gardener in West Sussex. Ben has the Wisley Practical Diploma and is an RHS Master of Horticulture. He regularly writes for Gardens Illustrated and teaches at the Chelsea Physic Garden.