Photos: Jessica Spencer-Keyse.

Organised by Agile Rabbit on behalf of the University of Exeter and FUTURES: A Festival of Discovery of the South West.

Exeter Seed Bank will be providing free local wildflower seeds and discussing our upcoming project on cultivating a community broad bean landrace, inspired by the writings of American grower and seed saver Joseph Lofthouse from his book ‘Adaptation Agriculture’. Come find us under our Cardboard Kiosk!

About the event
Join Frances Tophill from Gardeners’ World and three world-leading researchers for a special live event on horticulture in a changing world. 

From flood mitigation to pollutant capture and urban green rooftops, gardens aren’t just benefiting humans, but represent essential spaces and habitats for wildlife and biodiversity. 

Our panellists will share effective gardening and growing practices that can sustain the extreme weather events we are already experiencing today. How will our expectations of gardens continue to change?

Hosted by former Radio 4 presenter Ritula Shah, we’ll also chat about related issues such as food security, pests, and soil health. We will ask how our gardens can positively contribute to our wider community and how to manage challenges like water stress and the invasion of non-native species. 

Join us for this special event to share your experiences, ask questions, comment, and reflect. 

Find out more: https://www.agile-rabbit.com/event/climate-change-and-gardening/