Our patch of earth project
We are excited to launch the Our Patch of Earth Exhibition and Creative Arts Garden project. Watch our new exhibition grow in the Gatehouse Gallery at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life from 28th January to 6th March 2022.
Artist in Residence, Esteban Peña Parga, will explore our relationship with the natural environment to kick start our ‘secret’ garden project with his focus on native wildflowers.
Using innovative painting and drawing techniques, as well as new media and technology in relation to the use of colour and light, this exhibition will evolve as winter turns into spring! Esteban will be on-site to talk to visitors about his practice and we will add to the exhibition during his residency.
Our new potting bench area will be set up for the February half-term holidays and we will start gardening! We will link to Victorian gardening ideas and develop ideas and plans for our ‘secret’ garden area based upon sustainable and environmentally friendly planting.
We welcome enquiries from schools for school learning sessions (Victorians and/or creative arts with gardening) as well as having our family activities school holiday event days.
Watch this space as we will be adding more events and information as the project gets going…
Events schedule
Our Patch of Earth Lunchtime Talks
We are pleased to announce our new Friday Lunchtime Talks at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and to showcase our collaborations for the Our Patch of Earth project.
Time 12 – 12.45 (approx. finishing time). £5 per ticket.
For more information and to reserve your place please contact the Investigate learning team –
email investigate-learning@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone the museum 01522 525191.
Friday 22nd April – Esteban Peña Parga – ‘The making of the exhibition’
Artist Esteban Peña Parga explores the influences and themes of his exhibition in the Gatehouse Gallery. Using innovative painting and drawing techniques, as well as new media and technology in relation to the use of colour and light, the exhibition is beautiful and food for thought! Find out more from the artist himself!
Friday 29th April – Sally Bird – ‘Her Patch of Earth – Mrs Smith’s Garden’
Mrs Smith’s Garden was a central feature in her life. This patch of earth dictated the patterns of her year and the activity of her everyday life. Join Sally Bird, learning officer at Mrs Smith’s Cottage, Navenby, to explore Mrs Smith’s approach to the garden which allowed her to create a beautiful and useful space for herself and her community to enjoy.
In this interactive talk you may also make a small garden diary, inspired by Mrs Smith’s own dairy keeping, using scrap paper.
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Friday 6th May – Paul Scott – ‘Sir Joseph Banks and Lincolnshire’
Paul Scott is a trustee and curator of the Sir Joseph Banks Natural History and Science Centre in Horncastle. A must hear talk, with his wealth of stories and research, Paul will explore Banks’ contribution to Lincolnshire. The botanic links are fascinating and hear more about the east coast sunken forest!
Friday 13th May – Debbie Lincoln – ‘Hedgerow Medicine, what our ancestors knew and we have forgotten’
Debbie Lincoln BSc (Hons) is Medical herbalist and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She currently practices in and around Lincoln, Sleaford, Newark and the surrounding areas, visiting clients in their own homes. She also runs workshops on foraging for medicinal plants and gives walks and talks about herbal medicine. Debbie has been a fantastic source of knowledge for the Our Patch of Earth garden project as we explore what native plants to include.
For more information please see her website at www.herbwise.co.uk.