Talks
I regularly give lectures to
groups and societies on
Horticulture and Natural
History related topics in
conjunction with teaching
for LCC and WEA
Horticulture and Gardening
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Putting it all together - garden design
A look at all the components of good garden design with emphasis on practical considerations.
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Onwards and Upwards - Climbers for the Garden
From queen of the climbers Clematis to some of the more unusual. There is one for every situation.
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Every Garden Should Have Some - Water As A Garden Feature…
From position to style, construction, planting and fish all aquatic aspects will be covered.
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Right Plant Right Place…
Avoid those costly mistakes. A little bit of plant knowledge goes a long way.
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Perennials For Every Season…
From January to December a Perennial will be in bloom. Choose with care and enjoy .
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Bark, Berry And Leaf - Texture In The Garden…
An alternative view - forget flowers and look what else nature provides in the plant kingdom.
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Waving In The Wind - Ornamental Grasses For The Garden...
Texture, movement and durability - grasses have it all.
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Plants And Their Habitat…
A selection of plants from around the world with their history, habitat and uses.
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It’s A Landscapers Life...
A personal view of gardeners, gardens and how they fit into our lives.
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Shrubs And Trees For The Garden...
Making the right choice, their care and cultivation.
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From Panda’s To Garden Canes - A Look At Bamboo’s For The Garden…
The many species give us Pygmies to Jungles - prepare to be amazed.
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Our Friends Outside - Encouraging Wildlife Into The Garden…
Realise your gardens potential as a wildlife haven. More is happening out there than you think.
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Roots And Shoots - An Insight Into The Art Of Pruning…
A practical demonstration into techniques, equipment and timing to achieve that pruned not hacked look.
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The Four Seasons...
A look at our gardens and the life that occurs in them throughout the year.
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Native Plants Of Britain...
Their place in our history and folklore.
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The Trees And Shrubs Of Britain…
Natives, invaders and introductions. Their history, folk lore uses and the natural history associated with
them.
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Planting Your Garden To Attract Wildlife…
Plants that will attract a range of wildlife from the birds to the bees. With the information on their care and
cultivation.
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Garden Features…
Paths to pergolas, the types, the materials and their uses for best effect.
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Growing Vegetables on a Small Scale
Do you want to grow some vegetables. This demonstration/talk will help you maximise the production from
a minimum of space.