Fungi on the allotment

Fungi on the allotment

Talk by Dr Fay Newbery

Wednesday 20th September from 7pm

RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading  RG1 4PS

Access via back door

7pm RFGN seed swap
7.30pm Talk hosted by Reading Food Growing Network and given by Dr Fay Newbery, followed by Q&A

Dr Fay Newbery Dr Newbery works as a plant pathologist, diagnosing diseases on plants. She is particularly interested in diseases caused by fungi, both in gardens and in our wild flora.

But fungi are not all bad. Many perform functions essential for the health of our ecosystems. So which are we likely to encounter on our allotments?

Free, but donations are welcome.