Fantastic Flora & Potent Poisons
The Victorians - Fantastic Flora & Potent Poisons
How plants influenced the Victorians from secret messages to sinister solutions!
Explore the weird and wonderful world of the Victorians and their fascination with all things botanical. Join Kayleigh Sinclair, The Historical Herbologist, as she explores how the Victorians used plants for everything - from beauty, health and wellbeing to communicating via flowers to bypass the social etiquette of the time. From the herbs we know and love today, such as chamomile, rose and lavender, to potent poisons like belladonna, opium and nux vomica!
About Kayleigh Sinclair
Kayleigh is a professional herbologist, RHS Garden Wisley presenter, and founder of The Historical Herbologist. Recognised for her expertise, she has contributed to major RHS projects and serves as both Ambassador and Trustee of The Herb Society
Tickets: £13 | Friends: £11
How plants influenced the Victorians from secret messages to sinister solutions!
Explore the weird and wonderful world of the Victorians and their fascination with all things botanical. Join Kayleigh Sinclair, The Historical Herbologist, as she explores how the Victorians used plants for everything - from beauty, health and wellbeing to communicating via flowers to bypass the social etiquette of the time. From the herbs we know and love today, such as chamomile, rose and lavender, to potent poisons like belladonna, opium and nux vomica!
About Kayleigh Sinclair
Kayleigh is a professional herbologist, RHS Garden Wisley presenter, and founder of The Historical Herbologist. Recognised for her expertise, she has contributed to major RHS projects and serves as both Ambassador and Trustee of The Herb Society
Tickets: £13 | Friends: £11
