The Ambassador's Garden

A rare chance to hear from the expert who once tended one of London's most famous gardens.

To round off Winchcombe Green Town's Midsummer Nature Garden Trail, Stephen Crisp talks to Winchcombe's own Vanessa Berridge (garden writer and NGS trustee) about his 37 years as Head of Horticulture for the US Ambassador.

Looking after London's second largest private garden covering 12 acres on the edge of Regent's Park, Stephen worked with at least a dozen ambassadors and prepared the gardens for countless VIP events. He was also responsible for horticultural liaison between London and Washington for the extensive oversight, vision, and subsequent management of the landscaping around the new US Embassy at Nine Elms Vauxhall.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from a top gardener with unique insight not only into managing huge gardens but also the role gardens can play in international diplomacy.

The evening will close with a short recital from new local musical talent, singer/songwriter and cellist, Lily Dumain.

Tickets: £10 (available via Book Now link, you'll be taken to another site to purchase).

A ticket to Stephen Crisp's talk also gets you a free map for the Garden Trail (normal cost £5). Collect your trail map from the Izzy from 10.30am on the day.