Mike Wilkinson of University of Sheffield will talk on Beth Chatto inspired and flood mitigating gravel gardens.
A gravel garden is a great option for a low maintenance garden.
It lends itself to Mediterranean-style drought-tolerant planting so things like lavender, euphorbias, Cistus, Santolina and Phlomis are ideal and provide plenty of nectar and pollen for visiting insects.
It also is a permeable surface which allows water to drain away, particularly if combined with soakaways or pipe drainage system.
Venue: W. I. Hall, Shepherd’s Row, off Queen Street.
Time: 7.30 for 8pm
Entrance: £2 for members, £4 for visitors/non-members. Includes a glass of wine on arrival at 7.30.
Enquiries: Chrissie Dale – 01636 816339
Dr Nigel Dunnett who spoke to the Gardening Club in April last year is the Professor of Planting Design and Vegetation Technology Department of Landscape at the University of Sheffield.
