VBGFS’ Café Botanique – Recreating Tennyson's Garden  

with Ellen Penstone-Smith

Monday 12^th February at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)

Please join us to hear how Island-born Ellen, a skilled horticulturalist, planned the renovation of the walled garden at Farringford to resemble the secluded spot so beloved of Alfred and Emily.

Discover the many phases of the work undertaken, from the demolition of the holiday chalets to the careful planning and stocking of the beds, resulting in the magnificent award-winning garden enjoyed today.

Please book your seat to enjoy Ellen’s talk and wonderful photographs by 

e-mailing 

annehornett.gardens@gmail.com 

and sending payment to Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends, 

sort code 54-41-31, account no 49647717 using your surname plus Farringford as reference. 

Cost £8 members of VBGFS and £10 non-members of VBGFS

Any queries please do get in touch with Anne.