Autumn Talks at Emmetts: Wildflower Year–Gardening for Beauty&Biodiversity with Frances Tophill–Sat
An inspiring look at creating beautiful, nature-friendly gardens through the seasons with horticulturist, author and television presenter Frances Tophill. This event is part of the Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival.
- Booking not needed
Horticulturalist, television presenter and author Frances Tophill brings her passion for plants, wildlife and seasonal gardening to Emmetts Garden. Through thoughtful planting and a nature-led approach, Frances explores how to create a garden that not only looks beautiful but supports biodiversity and thrives throughout the year.
Blending practical advice with personal insight, this inspiring talk offers simple, achievable ways to work with nature and make the most of your garden in every season. Followed by a Q&A.
About the speaker: Frances Tophill was awarded best show garden for a sustainable garden design and build at Gardeners’ World Live in 2022. On screen Frances is known for her work with ‘Gardeners’ World’ and ‘Love Your Garden’. She is the Patron of Thanet Urban Forest and works with the RHS on the Campaign for School Gardening. She is currently Head Gardener and Grower at Sharpham Trust.
Ticketing information:
Early bird full day passes for talks taking place on Saturday 17 October are available for £50 until 31 August.
Individual talk tickets will be available at the standard rate from 1 September, with prices for each of Saturday’s talks ranging from £10 to £25.
The standard rate price for ‘Wildflower Year – Gardening for Beauty&Biodiversity with Frances Tophill’ will be £22 from 1 September.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Standard | £22.00 |
The basics
- Accessibility
Step free access but, please note, the meadow may be muddy due to wet weather.
- Meeting point
This event takes place on the meadow under a marquee. Please head to the Visitor Centre on arrival with ticket confirmation.
- Suitability for children
Content aimed at an adult audience, but children are welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the autumn weather. Takes place outside, within a marquee.
- Other
Children would also need a ticket to attend.
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