SAGE Greenfingers Question Time

Join SAGE for a horticulture themed live Q&A with expert panellists and musical interludes.

‘Voice of South Yorkshire’, Rony Robinson will host a panel of horticulture experts through audience comments and questions.

Poet and Songwriter Sally Goldsmith will be performing a selection of songs from her album, ‘Plotters’ – inspired by the experiences of allotment holders from across the Sheffield region.

Our panellists for the evening are:

• Michael Steadman – Horticultural Therapy Worker and SAGE Allotment Lead
• Fiona Allan-Smith – Trained botanist and horticulturist specialising in social and therapeutic horticulture
• Sally Cuckney – Project Manager Pollinating the Peak Bumblebee Conservation Trust
• Marian Simpson – Open Gardens Host and gardening enthusiast
• Jonathan Wild – Commercial Director Pictorial Meadows

We expect topics for discussion on the night will include:

• Flower, fruit, vegetable, shrub and tree growing
• Insectivorous plants
• Composting, soil and pests and diseases
• Garden design
• Wildlife gardening
• Plant propagation
• Growing under glass
• Container gardening
• Bumblebees and how to plant for them

Come and join them for an exciting and informative event for anyone with an interest in the outdoors, gardening, wildlife, health and well-being.  The event is taking place on World Mental Health Day and all proceeds raised will be used to support the work of SAGE.