Talks

Held at the Burwash Village Hall

Entry is £2.00 for members. £3.00 for non-members

The fee includes tea or coffee and a biscuit. A raffle will also be available.

Thursday 4 April 2024 2.00pm for 2.30pm

"A Gardener Abroad - The Alhambra"

By Caroline Halfpenny

Obsessed with plants from an early age I finally got a job with Horticulture Services for Gravesham Borough Council. In my late 20's, I completed a degree in Landscape Management. After a few years as a private gardener, I lectured at Hadlow College. I then went self-employed and currently look after three private gardens and lecture for the RHS one day a week, as well as running bespoke gardening courses for Hever Castle and my local Garden Centre.

Thursday 26 September 2024 2.00pm for 2.30pm

"Growing Flowers for Cutting"

By Sophie Leathart

Sophie Leathart has been a freelance florist for over 30 years. In 2016 she returned to her first love, horticulture and began working for a number of clients. She set up a cutting flower border for one of her customers. She has also worked for Iris of Sissinghurst for the past eight years, helping with the staging of the Cayeux Iris exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for four years. She is keen on sustainable floristry techniques, including using locally sourced flowers.