OUTDOOR experiments carried out by Charles Darwin at Down House will be recreated for young visitors this half term.
Head gardener Toby Beasley will demonstrate how the famous naturalist used his garden to prove his theories on evolution alongside seed planting sessions for all the budding gardeners.
Within the grounds, Darwin grew large amounts of fruit and vegetables including 41 types of pea, 54 different gooseberries and 18 varieties of potato as well as meat-eating sundews, which he grew and studied in the glasshouses.
Seed planting. May 26, 28, 29 and 30. Down House, Luxted Road, Downe. 01689 859119.
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