Current Events
Understanding Gardening : March 2010
(The basics of gardening explained in easy terms) |
MONDAY, 8th MARCH or THURSDAY, 11th MARCH
at Admington Hall, Shipston-on-Stour
Tickets £70 each (2 tickets £130)
Click here to download a booking form
Roddy Llewellyn has been gardening professionally for over 30 years. During that time he has been writing and lecturing about gardening (as well as designing), and as a result he is able to explain horticultural jargon in a way that is easily understood.
Many people are put off gardening because they do not know where to start and because it is assumed they fully understand the meaning of words such as ‘mulch’, ‘loam’, ‘cutting’, ‘pH’ and ‘sucker’. It is human nature to be put off by, even frightened of, things we do not understand. There is too much information from too many sources resulting in confusion.
These seminars are designed to clarify such terms and to infuse the aspiring gardener with confidence, knowledge and inspiration. Roddy will also be addressing subjects like “What is gardening?”, “What is a flower?”, “Which are the most useful tools?”, “Which are the most useful books?”, “Understanding the British climate”, “What is soil?”, “The easiest way to grow vegetables”.etc.
THE ITINERARY WAS ...
| 10am |
Welcome - Tea & Coffee |
| 10.30 - 11.30am |
First Talk by Roddy |
| 11.30 - 12 noon |
Coffee / Tea Break with Q&A |
| 12 noon - 1pm |
Second talk by Roddy |
| 1pm - 2pm |
Lunch (included)
Also Bob Brown Plant Sale |
| 2pm - 3pm |
Hands on pruning in the garden |
Venue: Admington Hall, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4JN Click for a map to Admington Hall |
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Southport Flower Show - August (annually) |
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Roddy Llewellyn is a much sought-after speaker in the gardening community and beyond. Whether you are looking for an after dinner speaker, the chair of a Q&A or an events co-ordinator, his gardening lectures are both informative and entertaining on a wide variety of horticultural subjects.
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What people have said about Roddy's Lectures ...
"Thank you for such a splendid day on Thursday at Whychford. I came away with extra ideas and enthusiasm due to your talk and slides. The other members of the group were fun to be with and Tanya helped it all go so smoothly and with such a good lunch. Many thanks again."
JO,
Compton Scorpion
"Thank you so much for a most informative and interesting day"
"Your Gardening Seminar was really really great fun! My sister really enjoyed it too! We both thought you were wonderful - a natural! Well done! Lunch was delicious"
"Thank you for today, you looked after us all so well with endless refreshments and I really enjoyed it. I should think you will be exhausted but wanted to let you know how well you did with us all firing endless questions at you. It was great. Thank you"
"[Roddy} ... is full of charm and wit, and a good speaker ... Llewellyn's seminars are excellent ... this man shouldn't be called Sir Roderic Llewellyn Bt at all, he should be called Sir Roderic the most productive and expert gardener ... " Daisy Waugh/Sunday Times. |
Roddy's Past Garden Related Lectures
Understanding Gardening : November & December 2009
(The basics of gardening explained in easy terms) |
At Whichford Pottery held on Thursday 26th November and Thursday 3rd December 2009 - during Whichford Potterys Annual Sale!
10% of the proceeds went to Shipston Home Nursing
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The Bell at Skenfrith, Monmouthshire : 20th September 2009 |
Roddy will be talking at The Bell at Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, on his 'Memories of Monmouthshire and the Beginnings of his Gardening Career'. Sunday 20th September.
www.skenfrith.co.uk
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The Ettington Gardening Club : 1st October 2009 |
Talk called 'Imaginative Ideas and Colour Co-ordination', at The Ettington Gardening Club
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Colwall Village Hall : 5th October 2009 |
Talk called 'Imaginative Ideas and Colour Co-ordination', at Colwall Village Hall, near Ledbury, Herefordshire
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Retirement Show - 14th March 2008 |
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Appearance on Gardeners World - 5th October 2007 |
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Talk: Interesting Ideas for the Garden - 7th September 2007 |
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Talk: Interesting Ideas for the Garden - 5th July 2007 |
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Malvern Spring Gardening Show - 10th May 2007 |
Roddy Llewellyn appeared at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show on May 10th as one of the debaton of the subject "Who are better gardeners - men or women?"
Click here for ticket information
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An Evening with the Gardening Experts 2005 - 2006
A series of Lectures introduced by Roddy Llewellyn commenced on the 12th October |
After the great success of the first series of lectures, it was followed by another to fill in some of those dark and gloomy winter evenings. These talks were given in the impressive Drawing Room or Conservatory in the grand old house, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens in Bradwell Grove near Burford, Oxfordshire. |
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Garden Design Theme Cruise June 6th to 17th 2005
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Baltic Treasures (5215), Baltic
London to Stockholm
11 Days (3 sea days) aboard Crystal Symphony
Roddy Lewellyn is Garden Design Theme Lecturer
Click here to find out more
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Cholmodeley Castle Tuesday 10th May 2005
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" Garden day at Cholmondeley Castle "
Talk by Roddy Llewellyn, called "Amusing Ideas for the Garden" was held at Cholmodeley Castle.
A number of horticulturists gave talks throughout the day. Roddy was on at 11.00, followed by lunch and a tour of the gardens. www.combermereabbey.co.uk.
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In association with Sotheby’s Institution of Art in London
Roddy chaired the "Root and Branch" series
October 2001 through to March 2002
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In association with Sotheby’s Institution of Art in London, Roddy chaired the "Root and Branch" series running from October 2001 through to March 2002 at Sotheby’s Olympia saleroom in Kensington. These lectures covered essential theory and history of garden design, and covered teaching on topics such as bulbs and planting roses and pests and diseases.
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The Llewellyn Lectures
from October 2003 to March 2004
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Roddy chaired a further series of gardening talks “The Llewellyn Lectures” at the Burford Garden Company in Oxfordshire. Talkers included Lady Skelmersdale, Alan Titchmarsh, Bunny Guinness, Carol Klein, Roy Lancaster and Joanna Trollope.
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