Plants Across the Pond

The eighteenth century saw a huge influx of exotic plants, transforming the options available to 18th-century owners, nurserymen and gardeners. During the early years of the 18th century, many of these plants and trees were from North America and the trade in these plants was dominated by two individuals, Peter Collinson and John Bartram. In this talk, Letta will examine the importance of these two individuals and the impact of the plants they introduced, an impact still being felt today.

Letta Jones MA  is an experienced and enthusiastic lecturer and researcher in the history of gardens, landscape and horticulture – an expert in botany and all things related.  Letta is now based at the City Lit in Holborn. She taught at Capel Manor, Birkbeck College and the Chelsea Physic Garden for many years. For 12 years, she has offered residential courses in Grasmere at the Quaker Glenthorne Centre.

The first of our three winter lectures will be held at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. The talk starts promptly at 2pm and will be followed by tea, coffee and cake, allowing members a chance to socialise.

Cost: £12 SGT members / £15 for guests

Booking recommended for catering purposes.