Professor Beverley Glover, CGT Patron and Director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden Thursday 23 September 2021 7:30pm-8:30pm This event has now passed. Title The Cambridge Botanic Garden’s unique role in addressing global challenges. Abstract Cambridge University Botanic Garden was founded with a unique purpose – to support research into the science of plants. In theContinue reading “Live Talk: Beverley Glover”
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Zoom Talk: Mark Newman
Fountains Abbey, and the 18C Studley Royal estate which followed, adapted the River Skel for their own purposes. National Trust lead archeaologist, Mark Newman, recounts key parts of the estate history. Thursday 8 July 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmThis event has now passed. Title Wonder of the North: the Aislabie family’s designed landscape at Studley Royal. Abstract BetweenContinue reading “Zoom Talk: Mark Newman”
ZOOM Talk: Alison Moller
Two intriguing images from the Garden of Cosmic Speculation, taken by Alison Moller’s husband Tosh. Zoom in on 20 May to find out what they mean! Thursday 20 May 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmThis event has now passed but a link to a recording of the talk is available on application to: admin@cambridgeshiregardenstrust.org.uk. Title The Garden of CosmicContinue reading “ZOOM Talk: Alison Moller”
ZOOM Talk: Pippa & Steve Temple
Left: Steve and Pippa Temple’s restoration of Impington Mill. Right: the watermill at Euston Hall. Thursday 29 April 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmGeneral notes on installing and using Zoom can be found here. This event has now passed but a link to a recording of the talk is available on application to: admin@cambridgeshiregardenstrust.org.uk. Title From one great plagueContinue reading “ZOOM Talk: Pippa & Steve Temple”
ZOOM Talk: Alan James
Cattle in the Ouse by Michael Monk. Wedesday 17 March 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmGeneral notes on installing and using Zoom can be found here. This event has now passed but a pdf file of selected images and links from Alan’s talk can be downloaded by clicking this link. Title Climate, environmental and planning challenges to our gardensContinue reading “ZOOM Talk: Alan James”
ZOOM Talk: Twigs Way
Left: print of the south side view of the Ruins at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, with the Temple of Aeolus in the background by Woollett and Kirby, c1763. Tuesday 23 February 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmGeneral notes on installing and using Zoom can be found here. This event has now passed. Title Ruins in the Landscape Abstract From hermitagesContinue reading “ZOOM Talk: Twigs Way”
ZOOM Event: Gardeners’ Question Time
Thursday 14 January 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmAn informal evening to pick the gardening brains of our new Life MembersPlease send your queries in advance to admin@cambridgeshiregardenstrust.org.ukThis event has now passed but you can download the list of species suggested by Philip and Richard from here Title Gardeners’ Question Time Summary Philip Whaites (left) and Richard Gant (right)Continue reading “ZOOM Event: Gardeners’ Question Time”
Zoom Lecture Season 2020
Following quiet months enforced by lockdown, CGT is delighted to offer members and guests an opportunity to hear a series of excellent talks covering an eclectic mix of topics. These will be streamed live on-line using Zoom and details explaining how to install and operate Zoom can be found by clicking this link. An invitationContinue reading “Zoom Lecture Season 2020”
ZOOM Talk: Sue Stuart-Smith
Wednesday 16 September 2020 7:30pm-8:30pmThis event has now passed. Please contact admin@cambridgeshiregardenstrust.org for access to the YouTube recording, available for two weeks from broadcast. Title Gardening for the Mind Abstract Combining contemporary neuroscience, psychoanalysis and compelling real-life stories, Sue Stuart-Smith will explain the remarkable effects that nature can have on our health and wellbeing andContinue reading “ZOOM Talk: Sue Stuart-Smith”
ZOOM Talk: Tom Williamson
Thursday 15 October 2020 7:30pm-8:30pmThe inaugural Margaret Helme Memorial LectureThis event has now passed. Please contact admin@cambridgeshiregardenstrust.org for access to the YouTube recording, available for two weeks from broadcast. Title New light on Repton: unlocking a system of landscape design Abstract Humphry Repton is often characterized as a rather practical designer of gardens and parks,Continue reading “ZOOM Talk: Tom Williamson”
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