Horniman appoints new Head of Horticulture

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Continuing the discussion from Horniman: London Road Tree Planting Appeal:

Horniman Museum appoints new head of horticulture

Errol Fernandes has joined the museum from Kenwood House in Hampstead, north London where he was a senior gardener.

He brings with him a keen interest in ecological and sustainable gardening and a creative approach to contemporary horticulture and design.

The new micro-forest will consist of 90 trees and hundreds of plants, which will act as a green screen, shielding the Horniman Gardens from traffic fumes and noise pollution.

Mr Fernandes said: “I’m excited to get to know the Horniman Gardens and put my skills and experience to good use.

“In particular I’m looking forward to furthering the links between the gardens and the museum collections, and championing sustainable and ecological gardening practices, as well as helping to make the Horniman Museum and Gardens even more accessible to the wider South London community.”