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Events at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Some of these events are run by other organisations so please check the event details on their websites prior to travel.
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Sheffield Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public to host events as follows:
15th June Gardens will close at 5.45pm for Theatre in the Gardens
3rd & 15th August Gardens will close at 5.45pm for Theatre in the Gardens
5th-8th September Gardens will be closed to the public for Art in the Gardens
Pedestrian Access for patrons of the Dorothy Fox Education Centre will be via Thompson Road Entrance.
(Authorised Vehicle drop offs only)
Sheffield City Council apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
For further information please email
events@sheffield.gov.uk
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Creating a Cutting Garden
Gardener and artist Becky Crowley will discuss the key principles to consider when planning and growing ornamental cutting gardens for productivity, beauty and biodiversity.
The Apothecary’s Apprentice Public Tour
Join us for a walk looking at the medicinal uses of plants.
POLLINATORS AND PLANTS PUBLIC TOUR
This evening we will be looking at how plants and pollinators work together.
Medicinal Plants - Powerful Prescriptions Through History
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.
Propagation - Plants for Free
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.
Natural Dyes Public Tour
In July we will be looking at plants used to make natural dyes.
POLLINATORS AND PLANTS PUBLIC TOUR
Join us this evening for a walk looking at how plants and their pollinators interact.
Dene Wood ‘Working the Clumber Landscape’
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.
Vernon Sanderson ‘Inside the National Garden Scheme’
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.
Tropical Trees and Plants Public Tour
Join us this afternoon for a walk looking at tropical trees and plants around the Gardens.
‘Designing the Winds of Change Garden’
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
Dr Andrew Ward ‘Success with Sand’
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.
Shakespeare’s Botanicals Public Tour
This afternoon we be exploring plants that Shakespeare included in his works.
Ben Preston ‘Cliff Bank Nursery - a new chapter’
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.
Amy Langron ‘Restoring the Walled Garden’
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
Halloween - Hubble Bubble Toil and Trouble - Poisonous and Magical Plants Public Tour
Join us for our Halloween special exploring poisonous and magical plants in the Gardens.
Sheffield Organic Growers ‘Growing Organically in Sheffield’
Sheffield Organic Growers tenant Nick Johnson will share the story of 10 years growing organically in Sheffield
National Tree Week Public Tour
Join us as we walk around the Gardens and learn about some of our magnificent, rare and unusual trees.
The Greening of Sheffield - our Grey to Green Success Story
Horticulture Innovation Manager and gardener Owen Hayman shares the inside track on Sheffield’s Grey to Green planting success story
(Image with thanks to Alastair Johnstone (Climate Visuals)
Shakespeare’s Botanicals Public Tour
This June evening we will be looking at Plants that Shakespeare referenced in his works.
PAINTING WITH FLOWERS - CELEBRATING SUMMER PUBLIC TOUR
Join us as we walk around the gardens to see how art is inspired by beautiful summer flowers. This tour is one of the events for Sheffield Environment Weeks.
Bark, Berry and Leaf
Garden designer Steve Lovell will demonstrate how thinking about the texture provided by berries, bark and leaves, can give our gardens all year round value and interest.
Sheffield Fruit Trees ‘ Growing Fruit in Sheffield’
A chance to hear all about Sheffield’s urban fruit tree nursery workers co-op and tips on what to think about when planting trees including rootstocks, staking, mulching and more
Trees of Spring Interest Public Tour
This month we will be looking at trees and what makes them special in spring.
May Bank Holiday book sale and art show
If you are visiting Sheffield Botanical Gardens over the early May Bank Holiday, do call in at the Dorothy Fox Education Centre, when the Friends of the Gardens will be selling some of our lovely cards, coasters, bags and posters to raise funds for the Gardens. Take the opportunity to buy one of the few remaining copies of the new book Sheffield Botanical Gardens: A Haven for Pleasure and Learning by R. Alison Hunter, our Gardens Historian. The FOBS stall will only be operating on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4, not on the Monday.
Taking place alongside is the Hallam Art Group Art Exhibition and Art Sale, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 3, Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May. Entry is free and refreshments will be available.
The Apothecary’s Apprentice Public Tour
Join us for a walk looking at the medicinal uses of plants.
Horatio’s Garden at Sheffield Northern General Hospital
Head Gardener, Ruth Calder, will share the story of how the award winning Horatio’s Garden design transferred from the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show to become the charity’s eighth garden, located at the Spinal Injuries Centre at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital
Image: Horatio's Garden Chelsea 2023 designed by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg © Marianne Majerus
See-Through Plants
Artist and garden designer Maureen Sawyer will illustrate the best see-through perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses and subshrubs to enhance any border planting and turn your garden into a painting!
People, Plants and Pavilions Public Tour
For March we’ll be exploring the history of the Gardens. This tour is also part of the Festival of the Outdoors
The Journey of Hooton's Walled Nursey
Dean Charlton will share the story of revitalising the nursery including the gardens and nurseries that have inspired and influenced them along the way
James Hitchmough's New Garden
James Hitchmough shares details of his progress in establishing his new garden in rural Somerset, following his move from Sheffield in 2022.
Perfumes and Potions Public Tour
For February we’ll be exploring some of the scents and smells of the early Spring garden, as well as examining the medicinal heritage of some of our plants.
Enter the World of Edible Perennials
An introduction to perennial edibles - a journey of discovery into an array of plants we can grow and eat with Ryan Sandford-Blackburn, director of agroecological plant nursery Earthed Up!
Around the World in 80 Trees
Author and tree aficionado Jonathan Drori shares a gloriously illustrated trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of trees (Online Talk)
Flower Power Plus, Plus, Plus!
Well known as an expert on euphorbias, for this talk Don Wilton will share his vast knowledge of plants for all seasons and the uplifting power of flowers.
Origins of traditional wildflower names
Garden historian, writer and researcher Twigs Way will explore and explain the origins of the names of some of our traditional wildflowers (online talk)
National Tree Week Public Tour
Join us as we walk around the Gardens and learn about some of our magnificent, rare and unusual trees.
Halloween - Hubble Bubble Toil and Trouble - Poisonous and Magical Plants Public Tour
Join us for our Halloween special exploring poisonous and magical plants in the Gardens.
Growing for dyeing
Textile practitioner Isobel Denton will share details of plants that can be grown for their natural dyeing properties and provide advice on planting and growing a dye garden.
Reflections on landscaping with plants
Jacob Davies of Green Estate will encourage us to stop viewing large, vigorous perennials as thugs and to include them in low maintenance plantings
The Apothecary’s Apprentice Public Tour
Join us for a walk looking at the medicinal uses of plants.
An exploration of Japanese Gardens
Local garden designer Will Thomson will share some of the gardens and experiences he gained during a fellowship in Japan
Astride the garden fence
Nursery owner and gardener Neil Timm will talk about growing wild flowers in the garden, garden escapees in the wild, and some that belong to both worlds.
Our friends outside - encouraging wildlife into the garden
Garden designer Steve Lovell will take a look at how we can make our gardens more wildlife friendly by changing our approach, creating micro habitats and building up the eco systems within our garden boundaries.
PAINTING WITH FLOWERS - CELEBRATING SUMMER PUBLIC TOUR
This evening we will be looking at how a local artist uses flowers as an inspiration for her work.
Creating the Psalm 27 Garden
Sheffield landscape architect Ollie Pike will describe the inspiration for and implementation of the Bible Society’s Psalm 27 garden at Tatton Park, its relocation to Sheffield General Cemetery and some future plans and projects
PAINTING WITH FLOWERS - CELEBRATING SUMMER PUBLIC TOUR
Join us as we walk around with a local artist to see how her art is inspired by beautiful summer flowers.
Managing a Heritage Garden
Senior Gardener Natasha Johnson will describe how her team keep, maintain and manage eight acres of garden at National Trust, Gunby Estate, Hall and other Gardens in Lincolnshire.