Home Guild Members Catherine Horwood Specialities Book Author Lecturer Sound Broadcaster: Local Radio Sound Broadcaster: National Website Editor Website Producer Website Writer Writer: Consumer Magazines Writer: National Newspaper Catherine Horwood Full Member Biography Writer: national newspaper; author; website: writer/producer; lecturer. Social historian of women's horticultural history, houseplants and flower arranging. Contributor to many publications including Gardens Illustrated and The English Garden, and author of books including Beth Chatto. A Life with Plants (Pimpernel Press), European Garden Book of the Year 2019, Potted History (Pimpernel Press), Rose (Reaktion) and Gardening Women (Virago). Authorised biographer of Beth Chatto and Penelope Hobhouse Specialist subject: garden history, women's history, history of indoor plants, Beth Chatto, Penelope Hobhouse. Talks Based in: London, UK Distance willing to travel: Local to London Virtual talks available: Yes Fees: From £125 Talks: Beth Chatto - a life with plants based on my biography Gardening Women - a selection of fascinting stories from across the centuries Potted History - a look at why and for how long house plants have taken over our homes The Cutting Garden - exploring the background to the current popularity of growing cut flowers ROSE - the cultural history of the world's favourite flower Address 6 Emerald House1c King Henry's RoadLondonNW3 3QPLondonUnited Kingdom Contact Details Contact Member × Send Message * indicates a required field Name* Phone Number* Email Address* Subject* Message*