An Evening with David Hurrion

Carol Klein , Plantswoman, author and TV presenter says of him

‘David applies his deep grasp of his subject with wisdom and creativity. It is always an enormous pleasure and privilege to work with him.’

He is certainly one of the most knowledgeable horticulturalists I know!  So it is with great pleasure that I can announce that he will be visiting us in March 2026.  He is a popular speaker, horticultural tutor, author, magazine contributor, RHS Judge, TV and radio personality.

David started gardening as a child and has been growing plants for more than 50 years. He has worked in gardens and nurseries, growing on a range of different soils and in different regions of the UK. His extensive knowledge and practical experience of plants, crops and growing techniques is based on a thorough botanical and scientific training, complemented by an in-depth understanding of garden design, wildlife, geology and climatology.

He has travelled to every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, to discover plants and gardens, both independently and on more than 70 trips accompanying groups of gardeners. This has allowed him to see plants growing in their natural habitats, as well as in a range of climates.

The evening will include a plant sale of both common,  rare and unusual plants grown by Surrey Group Members, a raffle and the opportunity to enter the 'Flower of the Meeting Competition'. 

Doors open 7:00pm talk starts 7:30pm

Refreshments will be available.

If you are unable to join us physically in Cobham but would like to join us this talk will be given via Zoom.  An invitation will be sent out to all Surrey Group Members for whom we hold an email address a few days before the talk.  If you are not a Surrey Group Member, but would like to join us for the talk, it is available for free to all Plant Heritage members and a suggested donation of £5 to the Surrey Group for non-members. 

If you would like to join us via Zoom or would like some further information please contact us at surreyph@gmail.com