Gather and Mow: The Poetry of Lawnmowers with Francesca Gardner

Join us for an evening of lyrical musings and finely-cut critique as literary historian Francesca Gardner explores the curious role of the lawnmower in British verse. From pastoral idylls to suburban satire, the gentle thrum of the mower has echoed through the work of poets from Philip Larkin to Peggy Miller. With wit and insight, Francesca unpacks how this humblest of garden tools has come to shape our poetic landscapes—both literal and literary.

Includes: Welcome drink and estate nibbles and guided tour of the Story of Gardening by The Newt's Head of Programs, Arthur Cole