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Member Talk: Reawakening the Garden of a Famous Plantsman

Join us to hear from Benton End’s Head Gardener James Horner who has led the renewal of this historic garden, once home to a collection of rare and unusual plants.

Date
29 Oct 2026
Time
19:00
Free
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Take a behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable reawakening of the garden of artist and plantsman Cedric Morris. Discover how this celebrated garden has been brought back to life through nature-friendly and chemical-free gardening in our next exciting online talk.
Join us to hear from Benton End’s Head Gardener James Horner who has led the renewal of this historic garden, once home to a collection of rare and unusual plants. Hosted by our Peat-free Campaigning Lead Pip Gray, you’ll learn more about the sustainable approach taken to remaking this historic garden. One not to be missed, book your space today!
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Speakers

Photograph shows a man standing on a path surrounded by greenery, trees and plants. The man is wearing black trousers, a white collared top and a beige cardigan.

James Horner, Horticulturist and Designer

James has led the renewal of artist plantsman Cedric Morris’ Walled Garden at Benton End over the last 3 years. Prior to this James worked in many private gardens as a freelance horticulturist and designer. James trained for 3 years at Great Dixter. He is passionate about wild flora and the conservation of garden plants.

Photograph shows a woman holding a plaque during the Restore Nature Now March in London. The woman is wear a white top, yellow backpack and sunglasses.

Pip Gray, Peat-free Campaigning Lead

Pip Gray is the Campaign Lead for the Peat-free Partnership, a campaign to end horticultural peat sales in the UK. As part of her campaigning work, she empowers people to work together to create their own long-lasting, positive change to save the places they care about and the species which call them home. She has worked with individuals, community groups, local councils, and elected politicians to all do their bit for the environment with the power they have.