Join us for a talk by John Phillips looking at the historical growth of herbs including mint and lavender gardens and commercially from 1500 to the early 20th century.

The talk will last approximately one hour, and there will be time after for questions and discussions.

There will also be an opportunity to see the From Oranges to Watercress Exhibition – a look at specialist plant growing in the local area from 1500 to 1950 including the innovative plants in two major Elizabethan gardens (one with oranges) and the later farming of lavender, mint and watercress.