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In this talk Richard Brown aims to explain why horticulture is good for our physical and mental health and takes us on his own therapeutic gardening journey, to find the lost Victorian melon, the ‘Hero of Lockinge’.
New FOBS members are invited to come along and find out a bit more about the Friends. We will have a short talk by Carolyn, our Chair, a photo review of recent events, tours of the gardens and home-made cakes and coffee. New Friends will receive a personal invite at the beginning of March.
A chance to hear all about Sheffield’s urban fruit tree nursery workers co-op and tips on what to think about when planting trees including rootstocks, staking, mulching and more
In April we will have our first tour looking at how flowers have inspired artists.
Plant of the month
This AGM winning camellia is a renowned and cherished hybrid within the camellia world, and its prominence is owed to a range of striking characteristics.
Using previously unseen slides from a private collection, FOBS Gardens historian Alison Hunter will examine the more recent history of the Gardens, including the National Heritage Lottery funded restoration project and the role of the various partners who are responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the Gardens.