Following on from a very successful first plant fair here in 2023, I'm delighted to be part of this year's Plant Fairs Roadshow at London's Horniman Museum in Forest Hill.
The museum is hosting a series of talks on the bandstand curated by Head of Horticulture Errol Fernandes. This year’s theme is ‘The Ground Beneath our Feet’, with experts on soil health, underground ecosystems, our connection with the earth and the environment around us. Speakers include:
- Claire Ratinon, organic food grower, author and Guardian Gardening columnist
- Nadeem Perera, founder of the birdwatching collective, Flock Together and wildlife TV Presenter
- Barney Pau, a creative working at the intersection of food and art
- Charlotte Harris, Chelsea-winning designer
Joining me at the Horniman Museum are:
- Beechbridge Plants
- Charleshurst Farm Nursery
- Clares Chillies
- Copton Ash
- Edulis Nursery
- Eleplants
- Fleur de lys
- Hedgehog Plants
- Miles Japanese Maples
- Online Garden Plants
- Pelham Plants
- Rose Cottage Plants
- Special Plants
- Swallowfields Nursery
- The No Name Nursery
- Zophian Plants
The Horniman Kiosk will be open for drinks and snacks and the ice cream stand will be open as usual. The Horniman Café will be open and stamps will allow re-entry to the event if you need to take a break from shopping.
Saturday, 6th July, 11 am - 4 pm. Admission £10 adults, children over 3 £2.50.
Although children are very welcome at the plant fair, this event is aimed at adult visitors and there will be no children’s activities.
Assistance animals only.
Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ.