Seminars

A1

10:30 - 11:15

Andrew Halksworth - Tendercare Nurseries

Delivering Value In the 'post - eruption' Era

When the toxic debt could no longer be contained and the inevitable pressure-releasing eruption occurred, covering the Globe, not only did the Icelandic bank debt pervade all our lives but that small island's volcano also adversely affected us all - at least once - in the subsequent months. Perhaps the effect of the latter was small on many of us, little more than an inconvenience, but the former 'debacle' has had consequences that few of us could have predicted - and even now - 42 months on - are still being realised as the Fall-out settles around our feet. So as we peer through the settling dust, what can we see ahead? Has our philosophy on life changed as a result of these cataclysmic events? were they so life changing anyway? I will argue that clients expect more, yet will pay more and that good design and informed up-selling are the key ways to succeed in the 'post-eruption' era

A2

10:30 - 11:15

Svetlana Chizhova - The Landscape Art

Landscape Design in Russia

Svetlana Chizhova will be joining us at LANDSCAPE to discuss the rich history of Russia's gardens and how its gardening and landscape design are developing, captivating and fascinating more and more people. Chizhova will demonstrate that many talented landscape architects and designers work in Russia from Russian landowner's country estates and imperial parks to modern private gardens and social projects. Russia has a lot to offer: landscape architects, plant collectors, amateur gardener's functions, exhibitions and competitions.

A3

10:30 - 11:15

Andrew Fisher Tomlin - Fisher Tomlin

Future Icons: New Plants and Gardens

Andrew has spent the past year talking to an unrepresentative sample of 100 gardeners, designers and thinkers to bring together a shortlist of the plants, gardens and movements that will represent this generation of gardening. At a recent talk it was said that 'this is like 10 lectures in 1, giving me with so many ideas for what I should be looking at'. What might you add to that list?

B1

11:45 - 12:30

Rosy Hardy - Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

Herbaceous Perennials for Show Gardens

Rosy Hardy will cover how to get the best perennials from a supplier and how to look after them prior to using them in your show garden. Expect lots of useful tips!

B2

11:45 - 12:30

Jonathan Denby - Yewbarrow House Gardens

Gardening World Cup

The processes of application and the benefits of taking part in competition. What makes a garden stand out from the crowd.

B3

11:45 - 12:30

Kenneth Freeman - Ambius

Interior Landscaping for Architects. RIBA approved, CPD Certificated

C1

13:00 - 13:45

Alex Denman - RHS

How to Apply for a Garden at Chelsea Flower Show

How to get sponsorship and funding, and what makes a great show garden.

C2

13:00 - 13:45

Richard Arentz - Arentz

Running Cedar, A Synergistic Collaboration with Nature

Richard Arentz, ASLA , a Washington DC based Landscape Architect discusses the art and dynamics of collaboration between Architect, Interior Designer and Landscape Architect in the creation of his own contemporary country home, Running Cedar.

C3

13:00 - 13:45

Michael Heap - CED

Using Stone Effectively

In the landscape there are so many ways in which natural stone can be used whether for paving, seating, play, education or visually enhancing the street or landscape, often a combination of several. With many photos, Michael will try to help you to bring about your ideas aesthetically, practically, technically and economically.

D1

14:15 - 15:00

Sally Storey - John Cullen Lighting

Lighting a Garden with the Power of a 60watt Lightbulb

Design Director of both John Cullen Lighting and Lighting Design International, Sally Storey presents how to light a garden with the power of one 60 watts light bulb. She will explore the latest lighting design techniques using the latest energy efficient products to create a magical space at night across a range of different size and styles of gardens.

D2

14:15 - 15:00

Angus Cunningham - Scotscape Limited

Costs, Sustainability and Maintenance of Living Walls

Angus will be giving a practical insight into costs, sustainability and maintenance of living walls with a series of interesting images.

D3

14:15 - 15:00

Ann-Marie Powell - Ann-Marie Powell Gardens

From design to delivery

Award winning designer Ann-Marie Powell talks about her experiences of the Chelsea Flower Show