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
Very enjoyable and informative.
Thoroughly enjoyed this talk. Very informative and amusing too.
Such a good talk, thank you. I feel
inspired to read more about Christmas flora. Maybe Timothy could delight us with a book with more stories hidden in the leaves.
As a plantophile from way back and endlessly aspiring gardener I particularly enjoyed this unusual perspective on Christmas. Thank you very much. I'm in Canberra, by the way, where gardens are enjoying an unusually wet spring/summer.
Absolutely fascinating. Thank you.
Brilliant. The best talk so far!
One of your best talks! I’ll have to watch it again!
Well done, Timothy. Brilliant professional presentation, all with lovely touches of understated British humour.
ps: I am located in Canada.
Fascinating talk from an erudite and witty speaker. Enjoyed all the talks so far, but this is the best.
One of the best very informative and interesting