An Evening with Rachel de Thame
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Creating a garden for pollinators and the general benefits of gardening for wellbeing
Rachel is a broadcaster, writer and passionate gardener. Trained at The English Gardening School, she has been a regular presenter on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World since 1999. Rachel is also a long-term member of the team providing coverage of all the major RHS Flower Shows, and her other television series include Small Town Gardens and Gardening with the Experts for the BBC, and Countrywise for ITV.
The author of three gardening books, Rachel is a gardening columnist for the Sunday Times and The Garden magazine for the RHS. Her writing commissions for other publications, include BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and The Huffington Post.
Design projects, range from the LK Bennett Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2008 and the floral decorations for the Royal Barge, during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in 2012,to bespoke planting plans for private gardens.
Rachel co-curated the RHS London Rose Show in 2016 and has been the key speaker and/or host for talks and events at The Ashmolean Museum, The Garden Museum, Highgrove, Hever Castle, The Charleston Garden Festival and The Royal Geographical Society.
Rachel is Vice President of wild flower charity Plantlife, and an Ambassador for The National Garden Scheme. She has also supported Flowers From the Farm - the network for the UK’s cut flower growers – since its inception.
The mother of four children, Rachel’s interests beyond horticulture include the performing and fine arts, history, antiques and crafts of all kinds. She is currently restoring the garden – including walled vegetable, herb and cut flower beds – and interiors at her home in the Cotswolds, where country walks and wildlife spotting are welcome distractions.
Tickets
Section A: £15.00
Section B: £13.50
PLEASE NOTE:
- Seating is first come first served within chosen section on the evening
- If you are a blue badge holder and require accessible seating, we can reserve seats on the end of the row by the door, to allow easy access in and out of the performance hall. Please email info@tennantsgardenrooms.com in advance to reserve.
Refreshments
- The Café will be open, serving a selection of hot dishes, with last food orders at 6.30pm. The Café will remain open for drinks & cakes until the end of the interval.
- The Gallery Bar will be open from 7pm
- The Bistro will be open serving a special evening menu, from 4pm – 6pm (last orders 6pm)
Bookings strongly advised for both the Bistro and Café.
Dining Enquiry Form
To book your table please fill out the form below, or email info@tennantsgardenrooms.com, or call the team on 01969 621146.
Please note for reservations of 10+ guests we may require a deposit or pre-order.