Restoring the SLBI

Following substantial structural problems, over the past 12 months the Institute’s spacious two storey Victorian house went through extensive repairs and restoration. Here, we share some of the major works that took place.  …

Orchid Survey in Inner London Boroughs

SLBI member Geoffrey Norman will be leading a survey of wild orchids growing in inner London boroughs south of the Thames including Merton, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich. The …

Botanical Books: On Gallows Down

Thanks to SLBI Member, Craig Swick, for another fascinating book review. Nicola Chester, On Gallows Down: Place, Protest and Belonging (Chelsea Green Publishing 2021). This is an extremely well written …

Botanical Books: ‘Evil Roots’

Thanks to SLBI member, Craig Swick, for this book review. Daisy Butcher, Evil Roots: Killer Tales of the Botanical Gothic (British Library 2019). After a long day in the garden, …

A PLANTinum Jubilee!

On Sunday 5 June 2022, we held a free creative, cultural, community event at the SLBI to celebrate plants, the Platinum Jubilee and World Environment Day! Thanks to National Lottery …