Authors in Conversation with Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery

As part of Rutland Nursery’s Authors in Conversation series, Dame Mary Berry, beloved cook, TV star and
lifelong gardener, will be at Rutland Nursery’s The View to celebrate her new book, My Gardening Life. This
is a rare opportunity to hear Mary share the stories, insights and passions that have shaped her life in the
garden.

In her memoir, Mary takes readers through her gardening journey - from the tiny childhood plot in Bath
where her father’s seed packets first sparked her curiosity, to the shaded corners of her London home, and
finally to her flourishing Oxfordshire garden. Packed with personal anecdotes, practical tips on everything
from containers to asparagus, and her favourite advice on nurturing roses, the book also includes
contributions from gardening friends including Alan Titchmarsh, Sarah Raven and Bunny Guinness.
At Rutland Nursery, Mary will have an intimate interview with Chris Young, our in-house host, followed by
a relaxed Q&A session, giving guests the chance to ask their own gardening questions.
Tickets are available either as standard entry, or as a ticket with Mary’s new book, My Gardening Life,
which will be personally signed by her in advance. 10% of ticket sales will be donated to Mary’s chosen
charity.

Event Schedule:
6:45 pm – Doors open; refreshments* and canapés
7:20 pm – Guests called to be seated
7:30 pm – Interview with Mary Berry
8:15 pm – Q&A and questions from the floor
8:45 pm – Event ends
*wine or non-alcoholic option

A warm, inspiring evening celebrating a national treasure, the joy of gardening, nature and being outdoors.

Photo credit: Britt Willoughby