Join Rachel de Thame, expert horticulturalist and Gardener's World presenter, and Clare Foster, Garden Editor of House & Garden, to learn how to create a garden that provides an abundant resource of plants rich in nectar and pollen all year round.
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. Clare and Rachel will share planting tips and schemes, what to plant and when, in order to attract and sustain a host of pollinators all year round.
Clare will also delve into Rachel’s personal inspiration behind her new book, and talk about sharing the journey with her daughter, botanical artist, Lauren Lusk, whose exquisite watercolours illustrate the pages - and are also exhibited at Thyme.
10.00 - Guest Arrival
10.30 - Talk Start
11.30 - Q&A
12.00 – Book Signing
TALK & LUNCH - £35 - ACCESS TO THE TALK, WITH WELCOME REFRESHMENTS AND INCLUDES A TWO COURSE LUNCH IN THE OX BARN
TICKET ONLY - £15 - ACCESS TO THE TALK, WITH WELCOME REFRESHMENTS
Rachel de Thame
Rachel de Thame is a horticulturalist, designer, broadcaster and writer. Her passion for plants and gardening began in childhood and she prioritises the needs of wildlife. Rachel has been a regular presenter on BBC2’s flagship series Gardeners’ World since 1999, and is a long-term member of the BBC team covering the Chelsea Flower Show and all the major RHS Flower Shows.
Rachel is the author of a number of books, including Top 100 Star Plants and Small Town Gardens, and is a regular columnist for the Sunday Times and The Garden magazine.
Clare Foster
Clare Foster is the Garden Editor at House & Garden UK, and has been a garden writer for nearly 20 years, having started her career at Gardens Illustrated magazine. Her job involves visiting beautiful gardens, meeting garden designers and researching plants and products. Clare is the author of several garden books of her own, including The Flower Garden, How to Grow Flowers from Seed (1919).
A Flower Garden for Pollinators
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.