The Garden Museum organises a number of symposia each year.  The subjects are varied but each topic is discussed in great detail.  Each event runs from 10am to 5pm and the prices include refreshments and lunch.

Our gardens and public spaces are adorned with the results of previous generation’s plant hunting. Today however, plant hunting is at a crossroads. The expectation that countries of origin gain some benefit from ‘their’ plants, concerns over invasive aliens and a growing interest in native plants has raised questions over the future of plant hunting. With so many species in cultivation - do we even need more? Conservation and the pressures of climate change also raise issues.

Speakers include Roy Lancaster, Bleddyn Wynne-Jones, Tim Entwisle (Kew), James Hitchmough and Michael Wickenden, with opportunities for audience participation.  The day will be chaired by Dr Noel Kingsbury.

This event is in support of The Plant Seekers: An Exhibition at the Garden Museum from 17th July to 21st October. 

Doors open at 10.00am with the event beginning at 10.30am.  The day will finish at 4.30pm.