Friends of Garden Masterclass raise funds for Lemon Tree Trust
Many thanks to Annie Guilfoyle and Noel Kingsbury at Garden Masterclass who are inviting members to make a donation to Lemon Tree Trust when attending special member events.
So far member events have included a debate on ‘What makes a great garden plant’ between horticulturalists and gardeners Edward Flint, Bob Brown and Andi Strachan on 29 January, and a talk from James Hitchmough on ‘Steppe-like grasslands in the wild as primers for design’ on 8 February.
Members from the Friends of Garden Masterclass attending the events have already raised almost £2,000 to help displaced people and refugees to garden and more special events are planned throughout 2021.
Thursday Garden Chat
Back in December 2020, we were delighted to speak to Garden Masterclass about our work as part of their Thursday Garden Chat series. Watch the recording.
Become a Friend of Garden Masterclass
Garden Masterclass is offering two levels of membership, open to gardening enthusiasts worldwide, giving the chance to participate in select online events, discounts on webinars and products from selected retailers.
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