Talk by Fiona Davison - Queer Gardeners in Edwardian England

We offer a variety of events from guided tours, where you will learn about the fascinating history of the garden, to photography and art workshops, mindfulness and meditation sessions, nature walks and willow weaving.  We are constantly expanding our offering as a way to share this unique garden with the wider community.  All profits from ticket sales and donations go towards the restoration and replanting of the garden.If you wish to support our work, donations towards the replanting of the garden are welcome.Make a donation

The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook

Explore this unique garden then sit on the terrace with a glass of Prosecco and enjoy this talk about the history of gardens and gardening.

The Italian Garden

The Italian Garden - Summer Talk Series

Explore this unique lost garden, then sit on the summerhouse terrace with a glass of Prosecco for our series of expert talks about the history of gardens and gardening.
Gates open at 5pm 
Talks 6-6:45pm

Explore the garden at your leisure then relax on the terrace of this unique lost garden with a glass of Prosecco for our series of expert talks about the history of gardens and gardening.This lively talk by Fiona Davison on the crucial role gardening played in enabling and enriching life outside the norms of conventional Edwardian society, when Great Ambrook’s garden was created, looking at the ways gay and lesbian gardeners shaped garden style.Fiona Davison is the author of An Almost Impossible Thing: The Radical Lives of Britain’s Pioneering Women Gardeners (2023), and Head of Libraries and Exhibitions for the Royal Horticultural Society.The ticket price includes a self-guided tour of the garden with our illustrated guide, and a glass of Prosecco or soft drink.This is an outdoor event so pleased come prepared with warm clothes and umbrellas in case of a cool or wet summer evening!There is limited parking at the garden so tickets are sold for a minimum of 2 aduts in 1 car with the option to add additional attendees arriving in the same car. Walk-in guests may purchase a single ticket.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ItalianGardenAmbrook" title="https://www.facebook.com/ItalianGardenAmbrook" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/italiangardenambrook/" title="https://www.instagram.com/italiangardenambrook/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram</a>

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Talk by Fiona Davison - Queer Gardeners in Edwardian England

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