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Each day begins at 10am with coffee or tea, ahead of the morning session at 10.30am. A seated two course lunch will be served with wine or elderflower, before the afternoon presentation. The day will end with homemade teas and another opportunity to talk and walk around the garden.

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Wednesday 6th June  
Susie Edwards - Handtied Bouquets  SOLD OUT
Susie, served her apprenticeship under Constance Spry, before setting up her own floral design business which has her taken her around the world. Today she will demonstrate before guiding everyone through the creation of their own handtied arrangements. One traditional and another contemporary, giving practical tips on conditioning and techniques along the way. All materials including flowers will be provided. A full day of facts and fun with two arrangements to take home.

Wednesday 13th June
Sophie Hughes - The History and Cultivation of Dianthus
After 25 years of collecting and researching, Sophie holds the National Collection of Old Dianthus. They have a fascinating history as flowers used in early Eastern and European works of art as Christian symbols to their later use in portraits to demonstrate the sitter's wealth or marriage. Sophie will also share her wisdom, giving advice about the propagation and cultivation of Pinks and Carnations.

Helena Attlee - Give the Guests a good soaking!
Helena, author, editor and journalist on Gardens and their History has spent several years living and working in Italy, where she continues to lead specialist tours including one for Hortus in May 2007. She will consider the numerous different uses of water in Italian Gardens during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with particular focus on water tricks, automata and fountains.