(AGENPARL) – Fri 23 May 2025 Not to be missed
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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Open until 10 August 2025
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Discover gardening’s role as a force for creativity, resilience and activism through the remarkable stories of the people and plants in our private, public and community gardens. From ancient herbals to guerrilla gardening zines, Unearthed reveals how gardeners have sown the seeds of change to positively impact our health and wellbeing.
The exhibition is supported by a donation made in memory of Melvin R Seiden, with thanks to Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust for additional support.
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Must-see items
Among an incredible collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, artworks and historical tools, do not miss:
Basilius Besler’s seminal work Hortus Eystettensis  published in 1613, regarded as one of the finest botanical works ever produced, opened at a detailed illustration of a sunfllower known for its beauty and precision.
One of only two surviving Victorian Wardian cases – mini travelling greenhouses that enabled thousands of living plant specimens to be moved around the world.
© On loan from the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
A series of new short films following Coco Collective, a grass roots Afro-diaspora led organisation that opened two community gardens in response to the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to reclaim space and build community.
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The Great Garden Fete
For two glorious June days, our Piazza will come alive with talks, stalls, music and performance. Hear from curators, attend the Royal Horticultural Society’s special Gardening in Action sessions, and meet the teams from Great Dixter Nurseries and The Botanical Boys, who will have plants and terrariums for sale. Plus enjoy an incredible evening of live music and DJs at The Night Garden Party with special guest appearance from Beth Orton.
The Great Garden Fete is free, but tickets are required for The Night Garden Party.
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See it for free
Become a Member and visit all our exhibitions for free, as many times as you like. Plus, you can bring a friend along at no extra cost. Buy Membership on the day of your visit and we will refund the price of your ticket. 
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From our friends
Over 100 of London’s private and hidden gardens will open to the public next month! Explore rooftop gems, historic walled gardens, formal regency squares and community green spaces on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June. British Library subscribers can use a 25% discount on Standard Adult Weekend Tickets with the code BRITLIBLOG.
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