The story of trees: Is our story, your story and my story with Kevin Hobbs

Join Kevin Hobbs at this KMIA talk as he celebrates trees and their immense contribution to our lives beyond the obvious. Encompassing utility, edibility and cultural importance from archaeological and written history to their role in current and future technologies - on earth and beyond! As a Hillier Nurseries apprentice Kevin had a great start that launched him into the world, and business, of woody and herbaceous perennial plants. Kevin has gone from growing rare and unusual plants from seed, to production manager of an alpine plant nursery, to being back at Hillier as their Nursery Director, and now as a Director at Pinnacle Plants International; where having customers in a range of climates has expanded his plant exploration beyond those of temperate regions. A full on "plant nerd", horticulturist, and grower with over 35 years' experience, Kevin Hobbs has one foot planted in the botanical world, the other in commercial production, and, for the last couple of decades, a mind increasingly focused on sustainability and countering climate change. Working with likeminded friends and colleagues globally he enjoys sharing knowledge and introducing new ornamental and edible plants to the market through his role as New Product Director at Pinnacle Plants International.

Time: 18:00 GMT

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