Workshop: Botany in a Day
New gardeners often ask, what is botany? How is it different from horticulture?
Botany simply refers to the ‘study of’ plants, where horticulture focuses on the ‘practice of’ managing and maintaining plants. In this discussion-based session, we will be exploring the theory and science of plants, and learning ten basic rules of botany which will change not only the way you look at your own plants, but how you view the entire natural world around you.
This session is ideal for anyone who would like to understand more about the science of plants. From complete novices to experienced gardeners this workshop is designed for all levels of experience and skill sets.
Together we will explore:
Plant evolution - how plants have, and continue to, evolve and adapt to a changing environment
Plant taxonomy and classification - what plants belong to what groups, how can you easily identify these groups
Plant anatomy and physiology - what function are different parts of a plants anatomy performing
Botanical terminology - learn how to speak like a botanist
Rare, Unique and Unusual Advancements in Plants - the weird and wonderful adaptations plants have adopted in response to unique or challenging conditions
The session will demystify and deconstruct the main terminology used in botanical sciences, allowing you to feel comfortably interacting with other botanists and gardeners with an increased knowledge of how plants function, plus a boosted confidence in the management of planted areas.
As this is a theoretical subject and not a practical skill, most of the workshop will take place in a classroom setting, but will involve interactive activities, looking at many live plant examples, and a tour of our award winning organic community garden.
Meet Charlie (he/him)
Charlie is a Peckham local who is passionate about both the community and the environment. With a background in health and social care management, he is invested in promoting community involvement and environmental issues through organic gardening. Charlie is an expert in landscape and planting design within urban environments, and is currently teaching the next generation of horticulturalists as a Garden Education Officer here at Walworth Garden.
Price: £85/Free for Southwark residents
Free places are available for Southwark residents aged 19+. Each resident can claim 1 place per academic year (Sept 24- Jul 25). To check whether you are eligible, please click here.
To claim your free place, click ‘Book Here’ below, and enter code ‘SOUTHWARK25’ under ‘Redeem Coupon’.
You will then be charged a £10 deposit in order to claim your place, this deposit will be refunded to you after you attend the workshop.
Please note that you will be required to fill in a Southwark Council form, including some personal information, in order to confirm your place on a workshop. Your place will not be confirmed until this has been completed in full.
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