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Member Talk: Why Our Cities Need Nature with Danny Clarke

Join TV presenter and gardener Danny Clarke to hear his story of building gardens in urban spaces and using gardening and nature to empower people.

Date
19 Aug 2025
Time
19:00
Free
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Making the most of our gardens and green spaces can be life-changing, especially if you live in a city. Join TV presenter and gardener Danny Clarke to hear his story of building gardens in urban spaces and using gardening and nature to empower people.
Danny, often recognised as a member of Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden team, has led a fascinating life. From playing in nature as a child, to ditching the world of sales to launch a gardening business and then gracing our TV screens with popular garden makeover shows and horticultural tips.
His story is one of passion for nature, making a difference to climate change and helping people connect with gardens and wildlife. Don’t miss your exclusive members’ evening with Danny.
*If you are a member you should have already received your personal email invitation directly from our team (contact us if you haven’t!). New members will receive a link in your welcome email.

Speakers

Danny Clarke, Garden Designer and TV presenter

Danny Clarke is a British Garden Designer and TV presenter who shot to fame as BBC’s Instant Gardener, having started his own bespoke garden design company, the Black Gardener, in 1997. Currently, he can also be seen on ITV’s Love Your Garden, alongside Alan Titchmarsh. Danny is passionate about making a difference to climate change and community integration. He is known for his charismatic and fun approach to garden design which is affordable and desirable to people of all ages. ‘Having access to a garden should be a right, not a privilege’ and his biggest wish is that we all make the most of our green spaces for the health of the planet, our communities, and our souls.

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Sarah Shuttleworth, Specialist Botanical Advisor

Sarah Shuttleworth is Plantlife’s Specialist Botanical Advisor. She is an experienced field botanist with over 17 years of experience. Sarah is passionate about teaching botany, using creative ways to engage and inspire wildflower and fungi enthusiasts. She loves to explore the natural world and is an active member of two local botany groups.