I don’t normally do self-promotion or additional posts but there are a couple of events to support good causes that I’m involved in this coming month which I hope  may interest some of you

On Saturday Feb 21st I’m running a fun hands-on afternoon   for London Parks and Gardens where, in the first half, those attending will be getting a chance to take a close look at 10 mystery objects connected with the history of gardens and gardening.  Some are everyday, others a bit more unusual and one or two I hope you’ll puzzle over.   After a quick refreshment break I’ll be giving a talk to explain where they fit in the wider historical context, and as well as answering questions.  There’ll also be a reading list and suggestions for further research.

It’s at the  Russell Room, St Mary’s Community Centre, 30 Bourne Street, London SW1W 8JJ. and you can find out more and book tickets via Eventbrite 

I’m also giving an on-line series of four  lectures about Mythical Gardens for the Gardens Trust starting on Wednesday February 25th at 6pm.

They’ll be about  the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Gardens of the Hesperides, Mythical Gardens of China and the Garden of Eden.   You can find out more and  book tickets via Eventbrite

If you have any questions about the arrangements then please contact the organisers via Eventbrite or if its just about the content  contact me at david@thegardenhistoryblog.org

Hope to see you at some of them!