Village in Green is announced as a new botanical festival taking place in Connaught Village, London, on 7 June.

Located just above Hyde Park, the botanical festival coincides with the garden openings for The National Garden Scheme. 

Oxford Square garden will be open to the public, encouraging picnics to enjoy live music and entertainment from 11am – 3pm.

The day’s programme includes a discussion with broadcaster, botanist and author James Wong on houseplants. There will be a plant-to-plate workshop with content creator Natalia Rudin, joined by Cameron Macfie showcasing diverse and healthy meals. 

In the afternoon, Martha Swales will share tips on building and maintaining a herb garden. 

There will be opportunity to shop local produce, gifts and spend time in the cafes and restaurants nearby. 

For more information on the event: connaught-village.co.uk