North Thames & East Anglia Beth Chatto Gardens Event

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July 7, 2026

Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens, 🇬🇧

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About This Event

The North Thames & East Anglia Beth Chatto Gardens Event will be held on July 7, 2026, at Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens in Colchester.

What to Expect

  • Explore 7.5 acres of world-renowned ecological gardens based on the “right plant, right place” principle.
  • Enjoy guided garden tours accompanied by the Garden team and Dr. Chris Gibson, highlighting wildlife benefits.
  • Go behind the scenes of the nursery with the propagation department, learning about peat-free plant production.
  • Attend talks on widening your plant palette, focusing on drought-resistant and wildlife-friendly options.
  • Learn about the history of Beth Chatto Gardens and their external projects in sustainable public landscaping.
  • Participate in a “LoveBug” bio-blitz during free exploration time.

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for anyone interested in ecological gardening, sustainable planting, plant propagation, and exploring an inspirational garden space.

Practical Information

  • Opening times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Prices: Standard Non-member: £85.00 (inclusive of VAT), Standard Member: £70.00 (inclusive of VAT).

Programme

  • 10:00am Arrival, tea & coffee in Willow Room
  • 10:20am Welcome by Noel Brock, Frognal Gardens and North Thames Regional Chair
  • 10:30am Garden Tour First Session (groups A/B/C follow timetable)
  • 11:45am Nursery tour behind the scenes - Second session (groups A/B/C follow timetable)
  • 12:45pm Lunch, vegetarian buffet
  • 1:30pm History of Beth Chatto Gardens and External projects talk - Third Session (groups A/B/C follow timetable)
  • 2:45pm Free time to further explore the gardens and do a “LoveBug” bio-blitz
  • 5:00pm Finish

Topics

gardening horticulture ecological gardening plant propagation sustainable planting
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