{"product_id":"sir-harold-hillier-gardens-lecture-lunch-discovering-heritage-apples-wednesday-4th-november-2026-11-00am","title":"Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - Lecture Lunch - Discovering Heritage Apples - Wednesday 4th November 2026 - 11.00am","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Harold Hillier Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLecture Lunch - Discovering Heritage Apples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 4th November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.00am\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStep into the world of Heritage Apples with horticultural expert Chris Bird, as he explores their history and offers a tasting of traditional varieties. Learn about different types, cultivar choice, the importance of pollination groups and rootstocks, and the best seasonal uses and storage methods. As Curator of the National Collection of Malus domestica Hampshire and Isle of Wight Apple Cultivars Pre 1960 at Sparsholt College, Chris will also reveal the fascinating wealth of local apple heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCoffee at 11am, followed by this engaging lecture and a two course lunch served in Jermyn’s House in the heart of the Gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers’ Price: £45.50p\/p\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Members’ Price: £58.50p\/p includes Gardens admission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full T\u0026amp;Cs see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hants.gov.uk\/thingstodo\/hilliergardens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hantsweb Shop","offers":[{"title":"Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Members’ Price","offer_id":55514991591809,"sku":"SHHGLLDHAP112601","price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-Members’ Price - includes Gardens admission","offer_id":55514991624577,"sku":"SHHGLLDHAP112602","price":58.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6368\/6553\/files\/SHHG-Appleslecturelunch.jpg?v=1775812180","url":"https:\/\/shop.hants.gov.uk\/products\/sir-harold-hillier-gardens-lecture-lunch-discovering-heritage-apples-wednesday-4th-november-2026-11-00am","provider":"Hampshire County Council Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}