OmVed Gardens

A Year with Brookfield School at OmVed Gardens

Over the past year, we’ve had the joy of welcoming the children of Brookfield School back into our garden, watching them grow alongside the space itself.

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Breeding Better Beans: A Conversation with Professor William Erskine on the Future of Pulses

When it comes to pulses, few people understand their potential as deeply as Professor William Erskine.

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Field Reflections from Wakehurst, Interview with Kevin Martin

Vivienne Schadinsky interviews Kevin Martin, Head of Tree Collections and Arboriculture at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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On Caring for Soil, Interview with Soil Biologist Perry Haldenby

Reflections from Perry Haldenby, a soil biologist, full-time grower, and consultant

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The Bean: a Seed for the Future? Interview with Dr. Caspar Chatter

Vivienne Schadinsky spoke with Dr. Caspar Chater, a senior researcher at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose work focuses on legume evolution and conservation.

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Recipe: Puy Lentil Salad

This recipe is a celebration of summer and the beauty of puy lentils. Versatile and adaptable, it can also be made in spring by swapping basil for wild garlic and courgette for asparagus.

Kitchen Tips

Rooted in Resilience, A Conversation with Vicky Chown

Vivienne Schadinsky interviews Vicky Chown, OmVed Gardens Head of Urban Growing and medical herbalist, to talk beans, biodiversity, and the radical act of saving seeds.

Films

A New Chapter Begins at OmVed Gardens

We’re delighted to announce that OmVed Gardens’ new buildings are now officially open for events, year-round.

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The OmVed Café & Kitchen is Now Open!

We’re thrilled to announce that the OmVed Café & Kitchen is open during exhibition visiting hours

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Open Call: Freelance Photographers & Videographers

Are you a creative storyteller with a lens? Do you find inspiration in nature, food, and community? OmVed Gardens is looking for freelance photographer and videographers to help with future projects.

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