Fergus Garrett Lecture

Little Garden of Columbus, in partnership with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, is honored to welcome internationally acclaimed garden designer Fergus Garrett as a guest speaker on October 29, 2026.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential garden designers and horticultural leaders of our time, Fergus Garrett is Head Gardener and Chief Executive of Great Dixter in East Sussex, England, ranked by the NYT as the #2 of the 25 must-see gardens in the world.

Renowned for his garden design, commitment to biodiversity, and leadership in horticultural education, Fergus leads Great Dixter, a world-famous garden laboratory—where innovative ideas are tested, future generations of gardeners are trained, and meaningful research advances sustainable gardening practices.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the world’s foremost voices in horticulture. Join us for an inspiring evening with a true master of garden design.