Upcoming talk: Botanical Voyages in the Colonial Era, or more accurately, How our Favourite Garden Plants came to Britain by David Carter
Join us for a beautifully illustrated talk uncovering the surprising stories behind the plants in your backyard. From ancient herb gardens to the age of empire, trace the journeys of beloved blooms through centuries of exploration, trade, and cultural exchange. Discover how inventions like the Wardian case transformed plant transport—and reshaped gardens across Britain.…