Event details
Friday 7 August 2026
11.30am - 12.30pm | £20
The Old Potting Shed
Tickets include complimentary access to the garden.
Chatsworth's Ornamental Garden Manager, Lucy Wharton, and Horticultural Co-ordinator, Helen Lindley, discuss how the Chatsworth Garden is evolving for the future while remaining rooted in its historic design and traditions.
This talk explores how the garden functions as a living, circular system where materials are reused, soil is nurtured, and resources are valued.
The team will discuss how water, soil, biodiversity, and planting are carefully managed to create a sustainable and resilient landscape.
Learn how the team nurtures healthy soils, reuses materials, and supports wildlife through a thoughtful blend of careful management and natural processes.
Gain insight into a shift towards more resilient, adaptable planting that enhances visual impact while reducing intervention.
Through practical, real-world examples, hear directly how these ideas are put into action every day by our garden team to create a thriving, sustainable landscape.
Ticket information
Your ticket includes complimentary entry to the garden on the day of the talk, plus car parking for one vehicle.
Meeting point and time
Please make your way to The Old Potting Shed in the Chatsworth Garden, via the bottom garden gate, next to Park Shop.
Doors will open at 11.15am for a prompt start at 11.30am.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee will be available at the start of the session.
Accessibility
The Old Potting Shed is a step-free, accessible venue, with accessible toilet facilities.
If you have any questions about your specific needs or require a carer ticket, please contact [email protected]
Chatsworth Supporters
Chatsworth Friends and Patrons benefit from 10% off tickets to this event. Simply enter your membership number and email address when you book online.
Not yet a member? Learn more about the benefits of membership and how you can support the Chatsworth House Trust charity.
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