Our next meeting is this Sunday 14th April at Wickham Bishops Village Hall. For those who have booked a place we start with our seedling swap at midday. For anyone that has not booked a placed for the seedling swap you need to let us know as soon as possible so that we know numbers for lunch.

This is followed at 2.00pm by our guest speaker Simon Gulliver – ‘Around the World in 80 Plants’.

Drawing on 20 years experience in horticultural landscape and plant collection management and over 35 years of wider business experience. Specialising in the management of plant collections in historic landscapes. Able to identify the spirit of place and significance of a designed landscapes and give clear advice and recommendations for its ongoing management. Development of Conservation and Landscape Development plans. Recording and interpretation of plant collections.

Experienced educationalist with over 10 years experience of the selection development and mentoring of horticultural students. Able to bring practical experience and scientific fundamentals together, ensuring the best possible understanding and delivering successful outcomes. Expertise in Amenity horticulture, Plant identification, Botany and Taxonomy, delivered at Higher & Further Education levels to horticulturists. Also lectures on Biodiversity. Industry Adviser at Pershore (Warwickshire) College.

Particularly interested in woody plant collections and in the development of urban treescapes. Committee Member of Birmingham Trees for Life. Also a keen advocate for the growing of food in urban environments.

We look forward to seeing you there, don’t forget to wear your name badges.