Event

James Lye and the Victorian Fuchsia Story: A Village Gardener’s Rise to National Fame

A talk by National Plant Collection® holder Kristopher Harper-Allison as a part of the James Lye 120 Weekend celebrations.

Event Start Date Saturday, 25 April 2026 12.00pm
Event End Date Saturday, 25 April 2026 1.00pm
Cost Free
Event Location Market Lavington Community Hall
Market Lavington
Wiltshire
SN10 4DG
Honouring James Lye 120 Years On Poster

In conjunction with Lavington & District Gardening Club a talk by Kristopher Harper-Allison titled ‘James Lye and the Victorian Fuchsia Story: A Village Gardener’s Rise to National Fame’.

Join us at 1:30 pm when the Museum opens, featuring James Lye’s trophies and medals on display—an inspiring tribute to his remarkable horticultural legacy.

Register your interest for the Gardening Club Talk to help the organisers gauge expected numbers and plan the event accordingly. There is no formal registration required to attend, the talk is open to all.

THE HOME OF THE NATIONAL PLANT COLLECTIONS®

eg: plant genus, common name, county, collection holder name.