Events

Andreas Wiedmaier is a gardener based in Freiburg, southwest Germany, whose work is rooted in site-based design. Responding to soil, wind, existing planting and the wider landscape, he creates resilient, characterful gardens that delight people while supporting insects and other wildlife. In this talk, he explores how gardens can thrive when they are shaped by [...]

Lucie is a British gardener and self-confessed plant enthusiast who is now head gardener at Sparoza, the headquarters of the Mediterranean Garden Society in Greece. Having moved from the lush borders of Hampshire to the dry conditions of a Greek garden, she brings a distinctive perspective on plants, place and climate-responsive gardening. Inspired from an [...]

David Maxwell is a Northern Irish gardener, broadcaster and writer best known as the long-standing presenter of BBC Radio Ulster’s Gardeners’ Corner. A passionate and knowledgeable plantsman, he is admired for his warm, engaging style and his ability to make gardening accessible to everyone, from beginners to experienced growers. Based in Northern Ireland, David has [...]

Lorraine O’Brien is an award-winning floral artist and teacher, affiliated with the South Dublin Flower Club and the Association of Irish Floral Artists (AOIFA). A highly regarded demonstrator and tutor, she leads flower-arranging classes and workshops and is well known for her creative flair, technical skill and inspiring seasonal designs. Lorraine has earned recognition at [...]