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Autumn garden pop-up talks

Join the Bateman’s garden team for a selection of harvest and apple themed short talks.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The Bateman’s vegetable garden and heritage orchard will be in full harvesting swing. In these free 15 minute informal talks, find out what the team at Bateman’s are up to during autumn and pick up some practical tips.

Vegetable garden: Hear about the autumn crops, the no-dig policy and preparing for end of season and the winter ahead (23 & 26 Sep).

Apple ID: From crabapples to cider apples, head gardener Len will take you through how to ID apples, showing examples from the Bateman’s orchard (22, 24 & 25 Sep).

Compost Talks: See the behind the scenes composting area and find out about the importance of composting and mulching for soil health (20 & 21 Sep).

2.30pm

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

These talks are free. Normal admission applies.

Suitability

Suitable for adults.

Meeting point

Meet at the greenhouse in the garden. Please ask Visitor Reception on arrival for directions.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the formal garden, access includes paths with steps, slopes and varying surfaces. Please see the and access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

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