The recent biodiversity audit at Great Dixter, the family home of Christopher Lloyd, revealed how extraordinarily rich the gardens and estate are in wildlife. For example, within just a few acres, Great Dixter is host to over 40 percent of the UK’s bee species, including many rare and scarce species. In this film, head gardener Fergus Garrett provides the background to the biodiversity audit, uncovering the process involved as well as exploring the reasons for such diversity, especially in an intensively gardened flower garden.

The findings from Great Dixter can relate directly to other gardens large and small, proving how important a resource these spaces are for conserving some of our most threatened species. Collectively, along with roadside verges, brownfield sites, and urban and suburban spaces, gardens can play an important role in the future.

Attend in person or register in advance for the online meeting: Zoom Registration Link Please note the run time for this film is approximately 2 hours.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This program is produced in partnership with the Montshire Museum of Science, and is free and open to the public.