- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
Join Nigel on a captivating journey through 2,500 years of British garden history. Through vivid pictures and engaging storytelling, Nigel will highlight key moments in the development of gardens in Britain, providing a fresh perspective on gardening practices, design principles, and plant choices over the centuries. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious about British gardens, Nigel's talk will be a captivating and educational experience. Discover the diverse styles and influences that have shaped Britain's horticultural heritage and gain a deeper appreciation for the legacy of British gardens. Don't miss this opportunity to join Nigel on a fascinating journey through time.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Nigel
Nigel, born and raised in South Cambridgeshire, spent the majority of his career as a scientist at the Plant Breeding Institute near Cambridge, working in the cereal-breeding team where he discovered his natural ability to work with plants. Nigel left the organization after it changed ownership and location, and started his own business in garden design and rescue in the local area. He also began giving talks on various aspects of gardening, starting with a talk called "Self-Sufficiency from Your Garden" to share his experiences of growing fruits and vegetables, speaking to gardening clubs, U3A groups, and others. Nigel's further talks include general pruning techniques, keeping chickens, garden history, growing for shows, and more recently, a talk on the effects of climate change and how to adapt gardens to cope. Now retired, Nigel spends his time playing the guitar, singing with a local choir, and enjoying time with his grandchildren.
Preparing for the Event
For the best experience, you will need to have Zoom downloaded onto your computer. Please ensure you're connected to broadband/wifi rather than using your mobile phone connection (3G/4G).
We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
More Information
What if I can’t make the event?
If a recording’s available for the event, you can still register for it and we will send you an email with a link to a recording shortly after it ends.
Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?
Your camera and microphone does not need to be on for you to enjoy the event. The choice about whether to do this is completely yours.
How do I watch the live event?
Rest Less events are hosted on Zoom, a computer application that allows you to attend online events just by clicking a link. For detailed instructions, please go to our "FAQ" page, which you can find a link to in the nav bar at the top of the page.
How do I sign-up for and access the recording? (Recorded events only)
Book the event as normal (as if you are attending live). After the event ends you will automatically receive a post-event email with a link to the recording, as long as the event was recorded. You do not need to do anything else and there is no separate booking process for recordings only. Please note it can take up to 24 hours for Zoom to process recordings.