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Question time with the Barbican Renewal gardeners

,Conservatory
Barbican Conservatory

Barbican Estate residents are invited to learn more about the history of eco-Brutalism and the plans for future planting of the Conservatory as part of Barbican Renewal.

From the challenges of nurturing plants to thrive in inner city places to welcoming wildlife and being an eco-friendly 'green' gardener, we will be exploring a variety of Barbican Estate-specific topics on planting. 

This event will feature a diverse line-up of planting experts. We’re excited to welcome Matthew Pottage from Royal Parks, Charlotte Harris from Harris Bugg Studio, Dan Sanders from City of London, Diana Morgan Gray of Barbican Horticultural Society, and our very own Head Gardener, Marta Lowcewicz.

As well as presenting on plans for Renewal of the Barbican Centre, the panel are happy to provide advice and take questions on residents' gardening challenges. We encourage attendees to send questions in advance to [email protected] with the subject line 'Question time'. 

Tagged with: Talks & events

Free but ticketed
We recommend booking in advance, but will allow unticketed entry on the day, subject to capacity.

Chair and panellists

Co-chair: Philippa Simpson, Director for Buildings and Renewal

Co-chair: Dan Sanders, Assistant Director for Barbican Estate at City of London Corporation

Panellist: Charlotte Harris, Harris Bugg Studio

Panellist: Marta Lowcewicz, Head Gardener at Barbican Centre

Panellist: Matthew Pottage, Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at Royal Parks

Panellist: Diana Morgan Gray of Barbican Horticultural Society

Agenda

18. 30 – Doors open – arrive to Garden Room

19.00 – Welcome

19.05 – Presentation: Eco-Brutalism, the history of planting at the Barbican Centre, and Barbican Renewal’s proposals for planting the Conservatory and across the Centre

19.25 – Question Time

20.15 – Drinks in Conservatory

21.00 – Close

Conservatory

Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.

From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.