Talks
Talks last approximately 1 hour, unless requested otherwise, and are followed by time for questions and comments as required. Most talks are illustrated with slides, for which darkness is necessary. For some talks I also bring appropriate plants.
- BERRIED TREASURE
- How to make the most of your garden throught the autumn and winter.
- THE HISTORY OF GARDENS
- An account of the development of garden styles from medieval times to the present day.
- HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
- Plants which die down in winter but regrow each spring to give generous cushions of foliage and vivid flowers.
- PONDS AND WATER FEATURES
- Formal, architectural ponds and natural looking wildlife ponds.
- REACH FOR THE STARS
- All about climbing plants.
- THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE
- A selection of distinctive gates and the gardens behind them. Mostly of English gardens but a few from abroad, to widen our horizons.
- GARDENS OF JAPAN
- An account of traditional japanese gardens and their relevance to our gardens today.
- PERFECT PARTNERS
- How to transform your planting from ordinary to wonderful by carefully choosing how you combine your plants.
- TALL TALES
- All about trees suitable for our gardens.
- FRAGRANCE IN THE GARDEN
- All about plants which have either scented flowers or scented foliage, to fill your garden with perfume.
- CARPETS AND CUSHIONS
- All about covering your soil and deterring the weeds.
- HEDGES AND EDGES
- A look at hedges and edging as important elements in shaping and defining your garden.
Fee is charged at a fixed price plus milage in relation to Lyme Regis. Please phone for a no obligations quote.