Details of Spring Fest 2021
Thursday events
Cocktails and Cookery, Thurs 22 April 8pm
SpringFest 2021 started in style with some wonderful cookery videos. The first was by Kei Shiba, who showed us how to make sushi. Then we were treated to a demonstration of a full three-course meal by Jill Mayo. The videos are below for you to enjoy at your leisure!
SpringFest 2021 started in style with some wonderful cookery videos. The first was by Kei Shiba, who showed us how to make sushi. Then we were treated to a demonstration of a full three-course meal by Jill Mayo. The videos are below for you to enjoy at your leisure!
Three course meal
Videos for the three courses with Jill mayo are below.
Videos for the three courses with Jill mayo are below.
Friday events
Vegetables and Bees Fri 23 April 5pm
A double bill of two short back-to-back talks on vegetables and bees, led by our Seer Green experts, Barry Richardson and Jonathan Lee.
A double bill of two short back-to-back talks on vegetables and bees, led by our Seer Green experts, Barry Richardson and Jonathan Lee.
How to be a 21st Century Gardener Fri 23 April 8pm
Timothy Walker, lecturer in plant sciences at Oxford University, looked at the many ways that gardeners can reduce their impact on the world's natural resources.
Timothy Walker, lecturer in plant sciences at Oxford University, looked at the many ways that gardeners can reduce their impact on the world's natural resources.
Saturday events
Birdsong Walks
Exclusive opportunities for those with a love of birds to walk with an expert to discover their magic and learn about their songs at this very special time of year.
Exclusive opportunities for those with a love of birds to walk with an expert to discover their magic and learn about their songs at this very special time of year.
Spring Flower Arrangement Sat 24 April 11am
Seer Green florist Rachel Gibson showed us how to make a hand-tied spring bouquet. Some images below of the finished bouquets.
Seer Green florist Rachel Gibson showed us how to make a hand-tied spring bouquet. Some images below of the finished bouquets.
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Plant Sale Sat 24 April from 2pm till 4pm
An experienced market gardener sold high-quality young plants in the Baptist Church Car Park.
An experienced market gardener sold high-quality young plants in the Baptist Church Car Park.
Sunday events
Creating a Small Garden Sun 25th April 11.30am
Timothy Walker, lecturer in plant sciences at Oxford University, gave us some guidance and help with the choices involved when creating a smaller garden.
Timothy Walker, lecturer in plant sciences at Oxford University, gave us some guidance and help with the choices involved when creating a smaller garden.
Front Gardens Trail Sun 25 April 2-4pm
The village joined together in a trail around special front gardens and to admire the talent of our local artists.
The village joined together in a trail around special front gardens and to admire the talent of our local artists.
The Children's Treasure Hunt started at 5pm on 22nd April
The children followed the clues and received the treasure of seed packets to grow over the summer.
The children followed the clues and received the treasure of seed packets to grow over the summer.
Front Garden Trail Photos
Every part of Seer Green Gardeners' Spring Fest was free.
