Ventnor Botanic Friends

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Meet Emma Tennant

A very special event will take place on Wednesday 18th March when renowned botanical artist Emma Tennant will talk about her meticulous and much lauded paintings.

She will bring a pop-up exhibition of her wonderful paintings, and Ben Wood, Isle of Wight resident, photographer and film maker, will be screening his recently made documentary film, Emma Tennant, Artist & Gardener.

Emma has generously waived her expenses to support the Friends, and will make a donation in respect of any paintings sold on the night.

The evening begins at 6pm and will finish at 8:30pm. Tickets are £20, to include a glass of wine and Canapés, and can be reserved by contacting Sally Peake, tel: 731403 or email: sallye.peake@btinternet.com

Members can book now before the event is opened to non-members.

In the Autumn Winter edition of ventnorensis Roz Whistance talks to Emma Tennant about her work as an artist, gardener and botanist.

You can read the article here – The art of gardening

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Return Trip to Folly Farm

The Friends’ society has been most fortunate in securing the opportunity to have a repeat guided visit to Folly Farm.  The trip is limited to a maximum of 30 places.  The provisional arrangements are for travel will be in 16 seater minibuses departing from Ventnor Botanic Garden at 8am and crossing on Red Funnel.  There will be a lunch stop for a sandwich buffet at the Spring Inn, Sulhamstead before arriving at Folly Farm at 1 pm for an afternoon visit. 

The cost is £65 per person to include all travel, light lunch, admission by donation, guided tour and afternoon tea.  Returning to the Garden at 19:30 – 20:45, depending on traffic & ferry.

To reserve your place please contact Sally Peake – by email – sallye.peake@btinternet.com or telephone 01983 731403 – as soon as possible.

N.B. If the trip is oversubscribed preference will be given to applicants who were unable to secure a place on the May 2019 trip.

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Calendar 2020

The Ventnor Botanic Garden Calendar 2020 is now available in the Gift Shop at The Garden.

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Secret Artists

The VBGFS is pleased to announce the names of all of the artists that supported the Secret Art event by donating their work to the Friends.

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VBGFS

Still lots of wonderful plants in bloom in the Garden.

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