The Secret Life of Trees
Former Head of Arboretum at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Tony Kirkham brings decades of expertise in trees and woodland to this insightful session. With over 14,000 trees under his former care and appearances on Channel 5’s The Secret Life of Trees, Tony shares stories from a life among the leaves - including a visit to Symondsbury’s very own Holloways. A must for garden lovers, tree enthusiasts and nature-curious minds.
Biography
Tony Kirkham MBE VMH trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where he later spent over 40 years as Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticultural Services. A renowned author, speaker and broadcaster, Tony is a leading authority on trees and woody plants, with regular appearances on television and radio. He holds key roles across the horticultural world, including Vice President of the Arboricultural Association, trustee of the Chelsea Physic Garden, the Tree Register and the International Dendrology Society, and Chair of Trees and Shrubs Online.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 6th December 2025
Time: 11:00 -11:45
Location: The Old Pottery
