Event
Members Day and Plant Exchange 2023
We look forward to seeing you at our annual event, with talks from Alastair Griffiths, RHS Director of Science and Collections; Stella Exley, National Collection Holder of Camassia, Sidalcea and Uvularia, a tour of Bristol Botanic Gardens, plus talks on Passiflora and Jasminum, Camassia, and shade loving plants; miniature orchids and Paulownia - full agenda TBC.
The annual free plant exchange will take place too.
The day includes an ambient lunch and the chance to meet members across the country.
9.30am Registration
10.00am Cecilia Bufton, Chair of Plant Heritage introduces the day
10.05am Dr Alistair Griffiths, RHS Director of Science and Collections ‘Cultivated plants and their importance today’
10.50am Camassia, Sidalcea, Uvularia Stella Exley, Hare Spring Cottage Plants, National Collections in Devon
11.30am Tea/coffee
11.45am Tour of Bristol Botanic Gardens
1.00pm Lunch
2.10pm Paulownia – David Ewins, National Collection near Bath
2.30pm Brugmansia – John Gore, National Collection in Gloucestershire
2.50pm Tea coffee
3.00pm Dendrochilum - Trey Saunders, National Collection in Bristol
3.20pm Passiflora and other climbers – Jane Lindsay, Tynings Climbers, 4 National Collections near Clevedon
3.40pm Closing with Jim Marshall, Vice Chair, Plant Heritage
3.45pm Finish
4pm Close – pick up plants.
| Event Start Date | 22 April 2023 10.00pm |
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| Event End Date | 22 April 2023 4.00pm |
| Cost | £45 to include visit, lunch, and refreshments |
| Event Location |
Wills Hall Conference Centre Parry's Lane, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1AE |
| Event Contact | Gill Groombridge |
| Telephone | 01483 447540 |
| Contact | comms@plantheritage.org.uk |
