About the event

Blending personal memoir with ecological insight and cultural history, Alys Fowler explores the emotional and environmental significance of bogs, places that are neither fully land nor water.

From the Flow Country in Scotland to the mossy depths of the Peak District, she reveals how peatlands hold ancient stories, support unique biodiversity, and play a crucial role in climate regulation.

Deeply reflective and poetic, Alys’s latest book is a call to notice, protect and cherish these overlooked and essential parts of our natural world.

About the speaker

Alys Fowler is a writer, gardener and broadcaster known for her work on ‘Gardeners’ World’ and her long-running column in ‘The Guardian’. Trained at Kew, RHS Wisley and the New York Botanical Garden, she is the author of several acclaimed books on nature, including ‘Hidden Nature’ and ‘Peatlands. Her work blends horticultural knowledge with lyrical, personal storytelling.

Accessibility

This talk will take place upstairs in our Gallery space. Access to the Gallery is via a narrow 22-step staircase and unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. To speak to us about accessibility, please email