23 March 2017

Visit to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Organised by:

SCI's Horticulture Group in partnership with Professional Horticulture Group South West

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Dorset

Registration Closed

This event is no longer available for registration.

Synopsis

Nestled in a protected valley behind Chesil Bank and the Fleet famous for its swanery, these gardens were first established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a walled kitchen garden for her nearby castle. Taking advantage of its unique microclimate, it has since been developed into a magnificent 30 acre garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. After the great storm of 1990, a major restoration project was set in progress and many new exotic and unusual flowers have been introduced. The gardens have had no significant frosts since 2010. Our visit in late March, led by the curator Stephen Griffith, will highlight the many plants there of spring interest.

Programme

Day 1 - 23 March 2017

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10:30: Registration, tea/coffee
11:00: Guided tour of the gardens Led by Stephen Griffith, curator
13:00: Lunch in the restaurant
14:00: End of visit

Venue and Contact

Abbotsbury Gardens

Buller's Way
Abbotsbury
Nr Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4LA

Peter Grimbly

Tel: 01926 612981

Email: petergrimbly@btinternet.com

Fees

£2 to be paid on the day. Excludes lunch.

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Exhibition and Sponsorship

An exhibition will take place alongside the conference for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. Please email conferences@soci.org for further information and prices. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.