Event
Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival
Dig into something special at the first ever Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival!
This joyous celebration of gardening will take place in the Yeo Valley Organic Garden, Somerset, bringing together expert gardeners, budding enthusiasts, and curious novices for a vibrant gathering of horticultural knowledge and an exploration of nature-friendly practices. Expect specialist speakers, engaging panel discussions, enlightening workshops, and hands-on demonstrations. Plus, live entertainment, music, beautiful plants for sale, and delicious food & drink.
Thursday 18th Sept – Seeds of Change
Theme: Biodiversity, Soil Health, Climate Resilience
Headline Speakers:
- Arit Anderson: Gardening for the climate
- Sheila Das: Valuing gardening as a career option – growing the next generation of sustainable gardeners
Friday 19th Sept – People & Pollinators
Theme: Resilient Plants, Pollinators, Soil Health
Headline Speakers:
- Alys Fowler: Perennial vegetables that promote a healthy ecosystem – growing resilient for soil, pollinator and human health
- Georgie Newbery: Sustainable flowers from your garden to home
Saturday 20th Sept – Mission Possible
Theme: Growing the Next Generation of Gardeners
Headline Speakers:
- Frances Tophill: There’s no right or wrong in the garden
- Tom Massey: The water wise garden – why we should value and save it, and tips for wise water use in home gardens?
