This talk and all our lectures are FREE for Friends of the Botanical Gardens to attend. Members of the public are also welcome to join us on payment of £5 at the door on the day. Live talks are held in the Education Centre in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens - easily accessed via the Thompson Road Entrance.

In this talk, Darren Myers will take us through the Sweet Pea season, from sowing, young plant care, ground preparation through to cutting flowers for show, and how to stage an exhibition quality vase. Packed with hints and tips, the talk is designed to help everyone grow better Sweet Peas, whether it be for garden decoration, cut flower or exhibition. 

Darren has been involved in the growing, showing and breeding of Sweet Peas for over 40 years to become one of the leading growers and exhibitors in the UK. He is currently the Secretary of the Yorkshire Sweet Pea Society and actively shares his wealth of knowledge to encourage others to not only grow Sweet Peas but to grow better Sweet Peas. 

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