In this issue BGCI considers how to develop education programmes from scratch, a curse and blessing that can be infrequently bestowed on botanic garden educators in gardens with well-established public engagement offers. However, to those who are afforded this responsibility, beginning a public engagement programme from square one can seem like a daunting task. With such an endless list of approaches, audiences, activities, content and objectives, where and how does one start?
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Public Garden Magazine – Volume 40, Issue 1
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Ask an Expert: Living Collections & Conservation
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