Now up to book number 25 Trevor still has something new to say. He will present some surprising, and maybe shocking information about growing roses in Australia from the violent racist attacks inspired by 19th C journalism on gardeners to the hidden slavery of a few leading Colonial era rose growers. Surprisingly early free traders, whalers and missionaries played a part in the spread of roses in the early days of the colonies. The history of growing roses in Australia wasn't all nasty, there were times and places when beauty reigned and even moments of great achievement but who actually did the work keeping rose gardens and rose nurseries attractive and productive?
Drawing on old photos, nursery catalogues and other sources Trevor will provide an interesting and entertaining background to Australian garden history you may never have thought about.
About Trevor Nottle
Trevor Nottle has lived in Adelaide since he was a child. He has travelled far afield as an author and educator on subjects as diverse as cottage gardens, perennial plants, old-fashioned roses, garden restoration, the history of gardening in Australia and other horticultural subjects. Invitations to speak as the key-note leader have come from organisations and conferences in NZ, the USA, UK, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Argentina and Uruguay. He has enjoyed learning about the cultures of these countries and including the new perspectives so obtained into his talks and lectures. Altogether he has had some 25 books published in Australia, NZ and the USA and has achieved international distribution and sales. His most recent book, 'POTPOURRI for rose lovers and gardeners' is the subject of the talk he will present. It represents 3 years research and will, he hopes, add to the knowledge we have about the history and development of gardening in Australia.
