Authors in Conversation: Jamie Butterworth: Expert plantsman, author and the man who created Monty Don’s ‘RHS Dog Garden’ at Chelsea Flower Show this year, Jamie Butterworth will be sharing planting and gardening inspiration, as well as telling us more about his new book. Jamie is one of the UK’s youngest and most innovative nursery owners, having established Form […]

Authors in Conversation: The Plant Rescuer: Sarah Gerrard-Jones, aka The Plant Rescuer, has made it her mission to save struggling houseplants, with a particular soft spot for cacti and succulents. She’ll be with us as part of our season of talks, to chat about her latest book, Cacti and Succulents, alongside world-renowned cacti expert and […]

Authors in Conversation: Sabrina Ghayour: Food writer and Middle Eastern chef Sabrina Ghayour joins us to discuss her latest book, Persiana Easy, released in August, as the first speaker in our series from the world of food. Dubbed 'the Golden Girl of Persian cookery', Sabrina shot to fame with her debut cookbook Persiana, a Sunday […]

Authors in Conversation: Mark Diacono: Celebrated food writer, cook, and gardener Mark Diacono is back with us to talk about his new book, Abundance — a record of one man’s year living on the south-west coast of England, quietly contemplating life, nature, and his next meal. With over 80 seasonal recipes, there are dishes to […]

Authors in Conversation: Thomasina Miers: In 2007, Thomasina Miers co-founded the acclaimed Mexican restaurant Wahaca, and in 2017 helped launch Chefs in Schools, where she now serves as a trustee. Awarded an OBE in 2019 for her contribution to the food industry, Tommi is also a regular Guardian Feast columnist and author of nine cookbooks. […]

Authors in Conversation: Mr Plant Geek: Michael Perry, aka Mr. Plant Geek, has been passionate about plants since the age of five. A true horticultural enthusiast, he has carved out a unique role in the gardening world as an author, presenter, and global plant hunter. As part of our season of talks, he will be […]