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SUMMARY:Yvette Harvey\, Herbarium Keeper
DESCRIPTION:Yvette Harvey\, Keeper of the Herbarium at RHS Garden Wisley\, responsible for the Society’s collection of over 90\,000 dried\, cultivated plant specimens\, as well as 3\,500 paintings\, 35\,000 photographs and collectors’ notes\, and a devoted team of curators\, digitisers and volunteers.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/yvette-harvey-herbarium-keeper/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2026,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160053Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Brett\, Curator RHS Wisley
DESCRIPTION:Robert Brett\, Curator for RHS Garden Wisley since March 2025\, will bring us up-to-date with his vision for the gardens\, accompanied by Paul Kettell who is responsible for Edibles at Wisley;
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/robert-brett-curator-rhs-wisley/
CATEGORIES:Events 2026,Talks at Wisley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20260105T155350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155417Z
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SUMMARY:James Smith\, Loddington farm
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 21st January\, James Smith from Loddington Farm; opportunity for Fruit Group members who missed the visit to Loddington Farm in September 2025\, to hear the inspirational talk on how he regenerated the traditional family fruit farm into a modern and sustainable fruit growing enterprise.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/james-smith-loddington-farm/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2026,Talks at Wisley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20241227T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173852Z
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Weston\, founder of a community farm
DESCRIPTION:Following the talk from Tom Coward\, we are pleased to be joined by Lawrence Weston\, founder of a community farm near Bristol\, that grows strawberries\, gooseberries\, raspberries\, loganberries and jostaberries\, as well as greengages\, apples\, pears and medlars. \nMeeting starts at 11.00am sharp. \nTea/coffee will be available before the meeting starts\, from 10.30am
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/lawrence-weston-founder-of-a-community-farm/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20241227T172112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T084103Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Coward\, Head Gardener at the historic Gravetye Manor;
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 21:10:2025 \nWe will be joined by Tom Coward\, Head Gardener at the historic Gravetye Manor\, Sussex\, who will tell us about the history and development of fruit growing in the walled garden and orchards.  Before moving to Gravetye 11 years ago\, Tom had been Fergus Garrett’s deputy at Great Dixter House & Gardens.  His talk will be followed by Lawrence Weston\, founder of a community farm near Bristol that grows strawberries\, gooseberries\, raspberries\, loganberries and jostaberries\, as well as greengages\, apples\, pears and medlars. \nWe meet in the Tulip Tree Room\, RHS Garden Wisley from 10.30am for 11.02am start\, leaving 2′ for remembrance silence.  Tea/coffee will be available before the start of meeting. \nClick here to an article link to Tom Cowards work\, and here to read more on Gravetye Manor.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/tom-coward-head-gardener-at-the-historic-gravetye-manor/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20241227T171536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173802Z
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SUMMARY:Pam Corbin - 'Jams and preserves from your own fruit'
DESCRIPTION:80th Anniversary Meeting \n‘Jams and preserves from your own fruit’ is the theme of 80th Anniversary Meeting. \nBring a pot of your favourite fruit jam and we will provide the scones and cream for a major tasting event and exchange of ideas. \nThis special celebration meeting will feature a presentation from ‘Pam the Jam’ Corbin a leading expert on jams\, jellies\, marmalades\, chutneys\, pickles and other preserves\, author of several books on jams and preserves. \nIn addition\, RHS Fruit Specialist\, Jim Arbury\, will explain and demonstrate how to prune your fruit to help ensure a healthy plant and a good crop; weather dependent\, this will take place in the orchard or the Tulip Tree Room. \nMeeting starts at 11.00am sharp. \nTea/coffee will be available before the meeting starts\, from 10.30am
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/pam-corbin-jams-and-preserves-from-your-own-fruit/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20241227T164528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173721Z
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SUMMARY:Mulberries - history\, growing\, and care
DESCRIPTION:The second talk after our AGM\, on Tuesday 18th March 2025\, will focus on the growing and care of Mulberries.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/mulberries-history-growing-and-care/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20241227T153033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173654Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Hayes\, Itinerant Orchardist
DESCRIPTION:Itinerant orchardist Martin Hayes\, who has decades of experience working in orchards across the UK\, will be the first speaker after our AGM\, on Tuesday 18th March 2025.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/martin-hayes-itinerant-orchardist/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20241227T165339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173555Z
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SUMMARY:Chiltern Heritage Orchards - An Introduction to their ways of Organic Regenerative Growing
DESCRIPTION:We start our year with a talk by Lindsay Engers\, horticulturalist\, lecturer\, founder and owner of Chiltern Heritage Orchards\, whose ideas on fruit growing made such an impact on members during our visit to the National Collection of Citrus. \nHis keynote talk is entitled ‘Chiltern Heritage Orchards – An Introduction to their ways of Organic Regenerative Growing’. \nMeeting starts at 11.00am sharp. \nTea/coffee will be available before the meeting starts\, from 10.30am
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/chiltern-heritage-orchards-an-introduction-to-their-ways-of-organic-regenerative-growing/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230627T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20230221T170640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T110300Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Talks: Jim Arbury and Adrian Baggaley
DESCRIPTION:RHS Fruit Specialist\, Jim Arbury\, plus prize winning fruit grower\, Adrian Baggaley\, gives his presentation on ‘The Orchard Year’ \n \nThis talk is now completed\, please read more in our members newsletter
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/summer-talks-jim-arbury-and-adrian-baggaley/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230329T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T173059
CREATED:20230221T170215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T105854Z
UID:106-1680087600-1680094800@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Spring talks: Peter Laws and Dr Matthew Ordidge
DESCRIPTION:Peter Laws\, will update us on the FruitID project\, and Dr Matthew Ordidge\, Scientific Curator for the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale\,  reports on what’s happening at Brogdale. \n \nThis talk is now complete\, you can read more about it in our members Newsletter
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/peter-laws-and-dr-matthew-ordidge/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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