Flowers are the heart of the British garden. Beneath their charm lies a wealth of rich history shaped by the human hand. These flowers, chosen by celebrated painter, printmaker and gardener Angie Lewin, each carry with them personal stories and fascinating tales of their journeys. From artichokes to tulips, dahlias to hellebores, Lewin’s alluring illustrations further unveil the beauty behind each bloom in this charming companion guide.

Angie Lewin and writer Christopher Stocks invite us into the world of cultivated flowers with profiles of nineteen enchanting species found across the British Isles, bringing into focus some of the remarkable people who introduced exotic plants to our gardens. From Ellen Willmott, who employed over 100 staff in her garden and burned through a huge fortune thanks to her passion for plants before dying penniless and alone, to Henry VIII, who ate the first British-grown artichokes on the outskirts of Chelmsford.

Doors open at 6.00pm.
This event is being held at the Mainstreet Trading Company in the barn and can only be accessed by stairs. Please read our accessibility guide for more information.