Lucy Hunter April’s talk will be a demonstration by Lucy Hunter of how she makes her exquisite flower arrangements. Although 'flower arrangements' doesn't really do either Lucy or the arrangements any justice as there's so much more to it than flowers in a vase. You can find out more on her website https://www.lucyhunter.co.uk/ or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucytheflowerhunter/?hl=en
James Ellson is a writer, smallholder, and bee keeper. He will be talking about the symbiotic relationships between honeybees, apple trees and humans. For more further information about James and his smallholding in the Peak District please see his website https://jamesellson.com/
John Scrace, Expert Plant Pathologist PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE TO THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT ST.ALBANS CHURCH, TATTENHALL (What3Words ///catching.country.elsewhere) AND EARLIER TIME OF 7.30pm This talk takes a look at some of the more common and damaging garden pests and diseases and how they can be managed. Items covered include lily beetle, vine weevil, potato & tomato blight, horse chestnut tree problems, honey fungus and slugs & snails.
In the upstairs room at the Barbour Institute (the Billiard Room) Our speaker is Danny Wells who has always had a love of history. This talk will focus on the social history of the English and their gardening obsession.