AGM & Professor John Parker talk

March 5, 2025

Our 2025 programme got underway on March 5th with a well attended A.G.M., followed by an illustrated talk by Professor John Parker on the ‘Horticulture, History, and Science of Cambridge University Botanic Gardens’ (www.botanic.cam.ac.uk), which, ultimately in his role as Director, had been the focus of much of his working life.

The local interest certainly drew many of our members out of their winter hibernation, which was good to see, and John’s informative and thoroughly enjoyable talk has left many of us feeling somewhat guilty at not having prioritised a visit to this gem which is not, after all, many miles away. One to keep in mind for the future, perhaps.