Plant hunting in the 21st century
Sophie Leguil
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 + travel (happy to travel by train as it is often cheaper)
- Category:
- Nature
- Updated:
- 12th September 2019
- Tagged:
- Horticulture | Plant Hunting | Gardening History | Botany
In this talk, I embark my audience on a journey around the world. I first look at the history of plant hunting, which has brought us the plant diversity that we see on our gardens nowadays (over 60% of garden plants are in fact "foreign"!). I then try to discuss how and if, plant hunting is still relevant in today's world. Can we still introduce plants from abroad? Will the diversity of plants in our garden decrease as more legislation is introduced to protect natural resources?
Views: 1144 | Enquiries: 16About Sophie Leguil
---ONLINE TALKS mainly---
Trained as a botanist & ecologist, I am fascinated by the natural world in all its forms. I have previously worked in a botanical garden, and in a national charity conserving the wonderful diversity of cultivated plants in the UK, from rare vegetable varieties to 18th century carnations.
I now work freelance as horticultural advisor, ecological surveyor, botanical tour leader (Europe and Asia) and writer.
I have given talks to a wide range of audiences, from gardening clubs, professional landscapers, to MSc students or government staff. I am always happy to adapt the length and the content of my talks to your needs.
As I have moved to France, I mainly give online talks (Zoom, Google, Teams...) though please feel free to contact me if you'd like to discuss about an in-person talk in the UK.
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