As Head Gardener of the Plant Library at Tom Stuart-Smith’s Serge Hill Project in Hertfordshire, Millie Souter oversees a living collection of over 1,500 herbaceous perennials and bulbs. In this talk, Millie will share her experiences cultivating plants in sandy soils, focusing on the challenges and successes encountered at Serge Hill. She will provide practical insights into plant selection, soil management, and sustainable practices and techniques tailored to sandy environments, offering valuable guidance for creating resilient, drought-tolerant gardens.