This talk and all our lectures are FREE for Friends of the Botanical Gardens to attend. Members of the public are also welcome to join us on payment of £5 at the door on the day. Live talks are held in the Education Centre in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens - easily accessed via the Thompson Road Entrance.

We are pleased to welcome Linda Heywood, rescheduled from October 2023, to share with us her knowledge of and enthusiasm for echiums. Linda is a national collection holder and has specialist knowledge of growing many varieties of these giant bee and pollinator friendly plants.

In the meantime, fans of Echium can see the National Collection at Renishaw Hall or visit the nursery’s website