Talk & Walk: Growing from the Past

Emeritus Professor Geoff Squire from the James Hutton Institute will talk about the history of herbal remedies and the role that monastic orders played in growing and making a wide range of botanical remedies. As the site of monastic hospital, Hospitalfield is connected to a distinctive history of herbalism. Geoff will discuss how particular plant species came to be grown in Britain through a network of monastic knowledge sharing as well as describing some of the plants continued uses.

Following his talk, Geoff will offer a brief Tour of Hospitalfield Gardens identifying herbs that were regularly used by monks for the treatment of disease. The walk will end at the newly planted medicinal beds.

Tickets for this talk are included in the entry cost for Beer & Berries. Tickets available for £6 per person and offer full access the stallholders area, Live Music  the talks & workshops programme (book in advance) and as well entry to the Walled Gardens and Fernery.

Advance booking is essential, tickets available for timed entry here