Fungi Festival: Talk – Emmetts Garden & Fungi by Ignacio Silva de la Iglesia
Join Emmetts Gardens Head Gardener, Ignacio de la Iglesia, as he delves into the fantastical fungi at Emmetts Garden.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Born and raised in Galicia, Spain, Ignacio Silva de la Iglesia grew up with a passion for plants and gardening.
He moved to the UK in 2004 and gained wide-ranging experience in maintaining and creating green spaces both in the public and the private sectors.
Among others, Ignacio helped to maintain public parks and housing estates for Lambeth Council, realised soft-landscaping projects, and maintained commercial and high-end private gardens across London.
Having completed the RHS Master of Horticulture and the Kew Diploma in Horticulture, Ignacio Silva now works for the National Trust as Head Gardener at Emmetts Garden.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for ages 4 - 11
- Meeting point
This event takes place on the meadow under a marquee. Please head to the Visitor Centre on arrival.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the autumn weather. Takes place outside, within a marquee.
- Accessibility
Step free access but, please note, the meadow may be muddy due to wet weather.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Day at Emmetts Garden
Heritage Open Days is back with free entry for the weekend into the beautiful grounds of Emmetts Garden!
Fungi Festival: Fungi Fair
Head to Emmetts Garden this autumn to help us kick start our Fungi Festival celebrations with a weekend Fungi Fair. Find all sorts of fungi related wares from our stall holders in this market with a difference.