Her talk, The Atacama Desert of Chile in Flower, will take attendees on a rich visual and horticultural journey through one of the world’s driest deserts, revealing how blooms emerge in extraordinary landscapes and climates.
Christine brings deep experience and passion to the podium, having run Broadleigh Gardens and developed expertise in unusual and specialist plants.
Her insights will highlight the beauty, resilience, and surprise of nature in extreme conditions, making this a unique opportunity for gardeners of all levels to be inspired by what is possible in challenging sites, and to draw parallels for our own Cornish gardens.
Dates & Venues
Tuesday, November 11, 7.30pm – The Alverton, Truro
Wednesday, November 12, 2.30pm – St Mellion International Resort
December 2025:
The Cornwall Garden Society (CGS) is delighted to announce its December lecture series featuring Alex Goodyear, Head Gardener at Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens.
His talk, “Gardening on the Edge”, will explore pioneering and adventurous gardens in Cornwall and beyond that push the boundaries of plant hardiness, creativity, and cultivation by embracing rare and unusual species.
Alex brings a wealth of horticultural experience to the podium.
He studied horticulture as an apprentice at Duchy College (Rosewarne) before joining the prestigious scholarship programme at Tresco Abbey Garden on the Isles of Scilly, where his passion for sub-tropical plants truly took root.
Now at Tremenheere, he works daily among some of Britain’s most exotic and uncommon plant collections, giving him exceptional insight into gardening in challenging and imaginative environments.
This inspiring lecture promises to offer fresh ideas for all, whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply curious about what’s possible within Cornwall’s unique climate.
Dates & Venues
Tuesday, December 9, 7.30pm – The Alverton, Truro
Wednesday, December 10, 2.30pm – Penventon Park Hotel, Redruth
Tickets
Free for Cornwall Garden Society members.
Non-members are warmly welcomed, with donations to CGS gratefully received.
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