Discover more about alpines with Mark Padgett, where Alpines come from and their uses including historical and geographic anecdotes.
This month the tour will take us along some of the lesser known routes; the 'desire' and ‘ghost’ paths to historic areas.
Unusual edibles offer a glimpse into the diversity of what we can eat beyond common fruits and vegetables. Join us to explore some lesser-known foods to expand our culinary horizons.
‘Vibrant Summer Perennials’ is Don Witton’s summer talk covering the months of June, July and August. There are no whites or pastel colours in this talk, just spectacular rich vibrant floral colours during the summer months.
In full flower, this iconic Chinese tree is a stunning spectacle. Along every limb hang the large white bracts, in pairs of unequal length, sheltering the pretty inflorescences within and contrasting beautifully with the vibrant green leaves. These have a heart-shaped base and serrated edges, not unlike mulberry or lime. The bracts, reminiscent of doves or handkerchiefs (hence the common names) are green at first, but only after they turn white do various species of bees visit.
Join us as we walk around the gardens to see how art is inspired by beautiful summer flowers.