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Events at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Some of these events are run by other organisations so please check the event details on their websites prior to travel.
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Sheffield Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public to host events as follows:
15th June Gardens will close at 5.45pm for Theatre in the Gardens
3rd & 15th August Gardens will close at 5.45pm for Theatre in the Gardens
5th-8th September Gardens will be closed to the public for Art in the Gardens
Pedestrian Access for patrons of the Dorothy Fox Education Centre will be via Thompson Road Entrance.
(Authorised Vehicle drop offs only)
Sheffield City Council apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
For further information please email
events@sheffield.gov.uk
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See-Through Plants
Artist and garden designer Maureen Sawyer will illustrate the best see-through perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses and subshrubs to enhance any border planting and turn your garden into a painting!

The Journey of Hooton's Walled Nursey
Dean Charlton will share the story of revitalising the nursery including the gardens and nurseries that have inspired and influenced them along the way

James Hitchmough's New Garden
James Hitchmough shares details of his progress in establishing his new garden in rural Somerset, following his move from Sheffield in 2022.

Enter the World of Edible Perennials
An introduction to perennial edibles - a journey of discovery into an array of plants we can grow and eat with Ryan Sandford-Blackburn, director of agroecological plant nursery Earthed Up!

Flower Power Plus, Plus, Plus!
Well known as an expert on euphorbias, for this talk Don Wilton will share his vast knowledge of plants for all seasons and the uplifting power of flowers.

Growing for dyeing
Textile practitioner Isobel Denton will share details of plants that can be grown for their natural dyeing properties and provide advice on planting and growing a dye garden.

Reflections on landscaping with plants
Jacob Davies of Green Estate will encourage us to stop viewing large, vigorous perennials as thugs and to include them in low maintenance plantings

An exploration of Japanese Gardens
Local garden designer Will Thomson will share some of the gardens and experiences he gained during a fellowship in Japan

Astride the garden fence
Nursery owner and gardener Neil Timm will talk about growing wild flowers in the garden, garden escapees in the wild, and some that belong to both worlds.

Our friends outside - encouraging wildlife into the garden
Garden designer Steve Lovell will take a look at how we can make our gardens more wildlife friendly by changing our approach, creating micro habitats and building up the eco systems within our garden boundaries.

Creating the Psalm 27 Garden
Sheffield landscape architect Ollie Pike will describe the inspiration for and implementation of the Bible Society’s Psalm 27 garden at Tatton Park, its relocation to Sheffield General Cemetery and some future plans and projects

Managing a Heritage Garden
Senior Gardener Natasha Johnson will describe how her team keep, maintain and manage eight acres of garden at National Trust, Gunby Estate, Hall and other Gardens in Lincolnshire.

My Sheffield Garden
Rob King will share how he has not only created a beautiful garden for adults, but for children to enjoy too! He will speak about his gardening influences, how he created this garden from scratch on a shoestring budget, and how he manages to have colour all year round.

Happy Healthy Houseplants
Houseplants are a great way of bringing joy to you and colour to your home; they help lift the spirits – as well as helping to create a healthier environment, but they don’t always live up to our expectations. Garden writer Geoff Hodge will provide hints and tips to keep your plants in very good health.

The History and Restoration of the Victorian Gardens at Brodsworth Hall
Dr Michael Klemperer will focus on the gradual restoration of certain key elements within the Brodsworth site, making it one of the most unique Victorian Gardens in the country and the challenges of undertaking accurate restoration and interpretation as fashions change in horticulture.

Growing for Dyeing
Textile practitioner Isobel Denton will share details of plants that can be grown for their natural dyeing properties and provide advice on planting and growing a dye garden.

The Edible Herbal Wildlife Garden
Fran Halsall will look at 30+ trees and plants that are easy to grow in UK gardens and provide details about their traditional and contemporary uses and their wildlife benefit.

Growing fruit in Sheffield
A chance to hear all about Sheffield’s urban fruit tree nursery workers co-op, Sheffield Trees, and tips on what to think about when planting trees including rootstocks, staking, mulching and more

The therapeutic benefits of horticulture and the quest for the Hero of Lockinge melon
In this talk, horticultural lecturer Richard Brown will aim to explain why horticulture is good for our physical and mental health. He will provide all the information needed to propagate, germinate and grow melons and cucumbers and other members of the curcurbit family.
A Gardens' Trip Down Memory Lane
Using previously unseen slides from a private collection, FOBS Gardens historian Alison Hunter will examine the more recent history of the Gardens, including the National Heritage Lottery funded restoration project and the role of the various partners who are responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the Gardens.

The Yellow 'Lampshade Poppy' Meconopsis: Botany and Gardening
Not all Himalayan blue poppies are blue! By drawing on the wealth of information available, Professor David Rankin will help us to understand the wonderful yellow Meconopsis - and to explain how relationships between different kinds emerge, and sometimes names have to change.

A History of Allotments in Sheffield
Author and keen allotmenteer Margaret Boulton describes and celebrates the history of allotments in Sheffield from the 18th century to the present day.

Rod Weston 'Composting for Enthusiasts' Live Lecture
Master Composter, Rod Weston, will discuss the range of composting methods used to improve our soil.

Linda Heywood 'Echium World: In the Land of the Giants.
Professional Garden Designer, Linda Heywood, shares her knowledge and passion for a plant which all of us can grow in our gardens.

Pam Smith 'Skills,Stories, Dilemmas and Ambitions of Caring for our National Trust Gardens'. Live Lecture.
From her many years of experience, Pam Smith will tell us about the issues linked to caring for National Trust Gardens.

Darren Myers 'My Season in Sweet Peas'. Live Lecture
Award winning sweet pea grower Darren Myers will provide hints and tips on growing sweet peas.

Colin Hickman ‘Agapanthus and Nerines: A Practical Demonstration’ Live Lecture
A practical demonstration on the cultivation and propagation of these beautiful South African plants.

Leif Bersweden ‘Where The Wildflowers Grow’ Live Lecture
Join Leif Bersweden as he recounts his big botanical adventure around Britain and Ireland.

Ed Watchorn ‘From Chatsworth Apprentice to Brodsworth Senior Gardener - My Journey’ Live Lecture
Ed Watchorn shares how he has turned his childhood dream of becoming a professional gardener in a historic setting, into reality.

Malcolm Dickson ‘Growing And Showing Herbs’ live lecture
All about growing and propagating a wide range of popular culinary, medicinal and scented herbs and insights into life on the shows circuit.

Dr Gillian Fearn ‘Looking After Your Houseplants’ Live Lecture
Using a mixture of live plants and digital images, Gillian will provide many useful hints and tips to help you to get the best from your houseplants.