A woman sits on a bench in a lush garden with colourful flowers. A "Compost" sign is visible in the background, and buildings are in the distance.

Garden Futures: Events & Activities

Dig deeper into gardens!

Grow your curiosity with our garden-inspired events & activities. Unearth a plant-packed programme of talks, activities and events, including a new community project, a glorious garden-themed afternoon tea and a podcast mini-series featuring some very special guests!

Stitch to Seed

To coincide with the exhibition, we have commissioned artist and designer Alice-Marie Archer to produce a new work. This project explores how we can combine traditional craft, plant science and gardening to collectively create textiles that care for the planet.

Knit & Natter

Want to get involved? We're inviting novice and expert knitters to work together on a new community project.

Events

Night Garden

This after-hours event celebrating the exhibition is a late-night takeover, bringing together live DJs, performance and screenings. Note: This event is sold out.

Over the Garden Wall

Join us for a full weekend of free, garden themed workshops, experiences, talks and displays hosted by the University of Dundee, in connection with our Garden Futures exhibition and the after‑hours celebration Night Garden!

Plant Pub Quiz with The Drag Queen Gardener

Join us for a garden themed trivia night in Tatha Bar & Kitchen hosted by The Drag Queen Gardener (Tom Leonard).

Gardens Futures at DCA

More films to be announced soon.

A taste of gardens

Glorious Gardens Afternoon Tea

Enjoy an afternoon of botanical flavours and global influences with Tatha Bar & Kitchen.

Garden Futures Podcast

From expert tips to insights into the exhibition, this special series of podcasts digs deeper into the world of gardens and garden design.

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