Join creative garden designer Richard Miers and Daryll Taylor, Thyme’s Head Productive Gardener, for a conversation about gardening through the winter months, hosted by Tiffany Daneff, Gardens Editor at Country Life magazine. They will explore plants that bring colour and interest to the winter garden, from flowering plants and productive berries to decorative foliage and vegetables that can be grown and harvested throughout the season.
They will also share practical advice on making the most of the quieter winter months, including how to prepare and restore plants, buildings and equipment ready for spring. Richard will showcase some of his contemporary winter garden designs, offering inspiration for creating gardens that remain productive and engaging throughout the year.
The talk will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. After lunch, guests are welcome to explore Thyme's own winter garden.
Thursday 12th of November
Join creative garden designer Richard Miers and Daryll Taylor, Thyme’s Head Productive Gardener, for a conversation about gardening through the winter months, hosted by Tiffany Daneff, Gardens Editor at Country Life magazine. They will explore plants that bring colour and interest to the winter garden, from flowering plants and productive berries to decorative foliage and vegetables that can be grown and harvested throughout the season.
They will also share practical advice on making the most of the quieter winter months, including how to prepare and restore plants, buildings and equipment ready for spring. Richard will showcase some of his contemporary winter garden designs, offering inspiration for creating gardens that remain productive and engaging throughout the year.
The talk will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. After lunch, guests are welcome to explore Thyme's own winter garden.
10-10.30am - Guest Arrival and Refreshments
10.30-11.30am - Talk
11.30am - Audience Q&A
12pm onwards - Lunch in the Ox Barn or The Swan
After lunch - Walk to the Kitchen Gardens
*Talk and lunch tickets include access to the talk, welcome refreshments and lunch in the Ox Barn or The Swan a £30 allocation towards your bill. Guests may be seated on a communal table - if you have a seating preference, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you on the day.
10-10.30am - Guest Arrival and Refreshments
10.30-11.30am - Talk
11.30am - Audience Q&A
12pm onwards - Lunch in the Ox Barn or The Swan
After lunch… Walk to the Kitchen Gardens
*Talk and lunch tickets include access to the talk, welcome refreshments and lunch in the Ox Barn or The Swan a £30 allocation towards your bill. Guests may be seated on a communal table - if you have a seating preference, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you on the day.
Richard Miers
People's Choice Award winner at the RHS Chelsea flower Show, Richard’s work is defined by a deep understanding of plants, landscape and the enduring relationship between people and nature. With more than three decades of experience designing gardens across the UK and internationally, he has built a reputation for creating timeless, elegant landscapes that are as rewarding to live in as they are beautiful to behold.
Daryll Taylor
Daryll started his love of growing food, when training as a chef with Gary Rhodes at The Greenhouse, Mayfair. Joining Thyme in 2009, he spent 9 years leading the cookery school. He volunteered as a gardener in 2020, moving on to hone his skills as kitchen and garden liaison at Heckfield Place, before returning to Thyme in 2023, establishing our abundant productive gardens, designed by Bunny Guinness and Caryn Hibbert.