Apart from the pear tree in which sat the partridge, there are no plants in the 12 days of Christmas according to the folk song. Sadly, even that reference is erroneous, because partridges are ground dwelling birds. And yet at Christmas we are surrounded by plants. This talk by Accredited Lecturer Timothy Walker puts the record straight and rewrites the zoocentric song replacing partridges with poinsettias, and maids with mistletoe.
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Comments
This was a fascinating, informative and very interesting talk presented in a wonderful way. Like others, I loved the dry humour and enjoyed the smiles. I too was held from start to finish and didn`t want it to stop. Thank you.
fascinating talk thank you
Brilliant - way ahead of previous days - amazing information presented with humour and erudition
Best talk so far
Today’s talk held me from start to finish. I found it fascinating and interesting. Something to talk about over Christmas lunch! Thank you Mr Walker. Love your dry humour too. Merry Christmas.
Fascinating alternative but important view of Christmas traditions. Thank you. I need to research some of the more unusual plants mentioned. We'll certainly leave the ivy in the wilder parts of our garden but it does accelerate the demise of timber fences.
Entertaining and informative. I chuckled at the humorous anecdotes. Thank you Timothy and thank you Art Society for this wonderful Advent Calendar, it's better than chocolates.
What a fascinating talk. Witty and erudite. Thank you.
What a fascinating talk. Witty and erudite. Thank you.
An absolutely fascinating talk so very well presented by such a warm and smiling man. Thank you