This evening we will be looking at how plants and pollinators work together.

In this illustrated talk, Dr Jenny Stephenson will give an overview of the history of the use of plant-based medications over the world and relate this to their basic chemistry and use of some in today’s medicines.

Garden writer Geoff Hodge will provide hints, tips and advice on vegetative propagation, from splitting herbaceous plants to taking cuttings from a wide range of garden plants.

In July we will be looking at plants used to make natural dyes.

Bring along a plant to swap or have a browse (all welcome you don’t have to bring a plant) to the Dorothy Fox Centre for Sheffield Plant Swap.

Please be aware the swap often finishes by 1:30pm

£3 on the door, cash or card

Explore the Botanical Gardens with a creative twist this summer. Aspects of movement, dance and drama, all inspired by nature, will be woven together into memorable summer sessions.

A 'drop off' summer school holiday group for children 5 - 12 years who want to have fun, learn and explore in nature. GO WILD will encourage your child's development and interests following the 'forest school' ethos and will explore what’s wild in the gardens!

Enjoy The Pantaloons production of Robin Hood. Bring a picnic!

Join us this evening for a walk looking at how plants and their pollinators interact.

Clumber Head Gardener, Dene Wood will share some of the horticultural and heritage projects his team have delivered in recent years and share thoughts around future developments.

Enjoy The Pantaloons production of Hamlet Bring a picnic!

Friend of the Botanical Gardens, Vernon Sanderson will give an overview of the history of the NGS charity, their plans to celebrate their centenary in 2027 and share tales of his own participation in the Scheme over many years.

Join us this afternoon for a walk looking at tropical trees and plants around the Gardens.

In conversation with ‘Winds of Change’ designers James, Marko and Saachi as they share the story of their 2024 award winning pocket garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Festival

Join local artist Jenny for a four-session course introducing you to the art of lino printing. Let the tranquil setting of Sheffield Botanical Gardens inspire you with botanical shapes to create prints using a wide range of techniques.

A wide selection of hardy plants available for sale, grown by their expert members.

Andrew Ward of Norwell Nurseries will share advice on successfully growing perennials in sand and provide tips for those that garden on a sandy soil.

This afternoon we be exploring plants that Shakespeare included in his works.

In March 2022 Ben Preston and his partner Laura took on a derelict nursery in North Yorkshire; Ben will share their journey of building the new nursery from scratch (warts and all), the plants they grow and how they propagate them.

Join Guy Petheram on this one day course which will offer insights into what lies behind a beautifully designed garden and provide inspiration for your own.

Bring along a plant to swap or have a browse (all welcome you don’t have to bring a plant) to the Dorothy Fox Centre for Sheffield Plant Swap.

Please be aware the swap often finishes by 1:30pm

£3 on the door, cash or card

Join local artist Jenny for a relaxing and hands-on workshop introducing the practice of nature journalling. Set in the tranquil setting of Sheffield Botanical Gardens, this is a rare chance to step back and really notice the natural world. You will also develop your creative skills in painting and drawing and be inspired to develop a new regular creative habit.

Landscape Designer and founder member of ‘Talking Plants’ events, Amy Langron will share the story of the restoration of a walled garden she rents in North Derbyshire

Join us for our Halloween special exploring poisonous and magical plants in the Gardens.

Sheffield Organic Growers tenant Nick Johnson will share the story of 10 years growing organically in Sheffield

Join us as we walk around the Gardens and learn about some of our magnificent, rare and unusual trees.