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Rachel de Thame – A Flower Garden for Pollinators
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October 16 @ 16:00 – 17:00
With bees, butterflies and other pollinators threatened by climate change and habitat loss, it’s now more important than ever to support and nurture pollinators in your garden. In this practical and beautiful guide, expert horticulturalist and regular Gardener’s World presenter Rachel de Thame shows you how to create a garden that provides an abundant resource of plants rich in nectar and pollen.
Arranged by season and illustrated with exquisite hand-painted watercolours and glorious photography, this book provides a captivating look at supporting nature. Whether you have a courtyard garden or a large country garden, A Flower Garden for Pollinators will tell you what to plant and when in order to attract and sustain a host of pollinators all year round.
Rachel de Thame is a horticulturalist, broadcaster, designer and writer. A familiar face on our screens since 1999, Rachel is perhaps best known for presenting on BBC’s flagship series Gardeners’ World and
the hugely popular series Countrywise for ITV1. Rachel’s passion for plants and gardens emerged in early childhood and is now the cornerstone of a varied career
Rachel de Thame will be in conversation with Mike McCarthy
This event is kindly sponsored by Summer Lodge Hotel
Tickets £12.00/£6.00 (students)