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Discover things to do at Glastonbury, from gardens to wood-turning workshops, this is everything gardeners should see at the festival in 2024. <\/p>

By Molly Blair\n <\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 at 08:43 AM<\/p>

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Festivals and gardening might not appear to go hand in hand, but Glastonbury is no ordinary music festival. There is plenty to interest the green-fingered, from gardens to visit <\/a>to talks and debates.<\/p>

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It goes without saying that no trip to Glasto is complete without seeing a headliner at the Pyramid Stage, sampling some of the amazing food stalls and stumbling across obscure bands that will become life-long favourites. But here, we\u2019ve rounded up ten other things to do this year that we think make Glastonbury special, and that might appeal to the outdoorsy types like us.<\/p>
The Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival – \u00a9 Molly Blair<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Ten things to do at Glastonbury 2024 as a gardener<\/h2>
Visit The Peace Garden<\/h3>
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\u00a9 Amanda Shields<\/figcaption><\/figure>
An unexpected oasis in the Kings Meadow, The Peace Garden is a space to wind down and gather your thoughts. A tribute to mother earth, in The Peace Garden you\u2019ll find beautiful planting and seating areas. Wander under willow archways and lounge between planting beds as a chance to relax and unwind from the hive of activity around the rest of the festival site. You can even take up residence in the \u2018seat of contemplation\u2019 which has chamomile arm rests.<\/p>
Learn more about The Peace Garden.<\/a><\/em><\/p>
Visit the Permaculture Garden<\/h3>
By The Green Futures area, you\u2019ll find Glastonbury\u2019s Permaculture Garden. The shady labyrinth of paths leads to a wooden roundhouse and a clay oven. Set up in the nineties, it has a caf\u00e9 that sells food made with produce grown in the on-site allotment and educates visitors about the concept of permaculture.<\/p>
Take part in a plant-focused workshop<\/h3>
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Planting at Glastonbury Festival – \u00a9 Molly Blair<\/figcaption><\/figure>
In the Greencrafts Village, you can sign up to a \u00a35 flower and moss kokedama workshop or make a seed and mud-ball for free. There will also be free sessions working with fresh flowers with Orchis Floral Design as well as fresh flower headpiece workshops for \u00a35. You could also try your hand at natural plant-dyeing or botanical soap-making.<\/p>
More info about the Greencrafts Village.<\/a><\/em> <\/p>
Learn outdoor skills<\/h3>
If crafts aren\u2019t your thing, then you could have a go at some outdoor skills instead. There are plenty of wood carving opportunities in the Greencrafts Village, including a chance to use a pole-lathe, focusing on turning, splitting and shaving. You could also have a go at knot-skills or willow-weaving and learn how to use a hand axe.<\/p>
Dance the night away under the Rave Tree<\/h3>
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The Rave Tree at Glastonbury Festival – \u00a9 Molly Blair<\/figcaption><\/figure>
In the Greenpeace Field, you\u2019ll find the 22-metre-high Rave Tree. Covered in recycled plastic sculpted into leaves and illuminated with LED lights, the tree is an impressive sight and plays hosts to various acts over the course of the weekend. In previous years, the tree has used lights to demonstrate the relationship between plants and fungi and amplified the importance of soil health. It\u2019s certainly a good spot for nature-lovers to spend their nights at the festival.<\/p>
Visit the new Tree Stage<\/h3>
Launched in 2023, Woodsies is one of the newest areas of the Glastonbury site and calls itself a \u2018hub for live music, heart-warming fires and enchanting treetop adventures.\u2019 This year a new stage has been added to the area. The Tree Stage is an immersive outdoor venue set beneath an oak d\u00e9cor canopy. As well as hosting live music, you\u2019ll be able to catch a presentation by Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures<\/em>, about the microscopic lives of fungi. If you stay at Woodsies into the evening, be sure to check out the aerial walkway through the treetops in The Woods, which also offer a shady area to relax in the day.<\/p>
Learn more about Woodsies and see the full line up.<\/a><\/em> <\/p>
Watch the sunset<\/h3>
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Pyramid Stage at sunset at Glastonbury Festival – \u00a9 Molly Blair<\/figcaption><\/figure>
If the weather is kind, nothing beats a Glastonbury sunset. Whether you\u2019re watching an evening act on the Pyramid Stage or you take a moment to hike up to the top of the site and watch the sun go down with the sprawling festival below, it\u2019s a moment not to be missed. Head to the hill above The Park for a great view and take the opportunity to climb to the top of the Ribbon Tower while you\u2019re there.<\/p>
Attend talks, debates and film screenings<\/h3>
All around Glastonbury there are talks and debates going on. On Wednesday 25 June at 2:15pm, join Wildlife Kate at the Laboratory Stage for a talk on bringing wildlife into your garden. She\u2019ll also be on a panel discussion at the same stage titled Nature on Screen<\/em> on Thursday alongside Jonny Keeling from the BBC Natural History Unit and film producer Kat Monsoor. At the Speakers Forum, you\u2019ll find a plethora of talks about climate change and climate justice. On Wednesday, Aisha Kerallah will be hosting the talk Gaza: Flowers Don\u2019t Grow Where Bombs Drop<\/em>.<\/p>
$\"\"$ The Ribbon Tower at Glastonbury Festival – \u00a9 Molly Blair<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Visit the oldest oak<\/h3>
It\u2019s easy to forget when you\u2019re at Glastonbury that the festival isn\u2019t always there. The land around the site has its own history separate from the festival, and nothing represents that better than the site\u2019s oldest oak \u2013 a 500-year-old tree in the back corner of the Green Kids field. Pay a visit to the tree to see its scale and make the most of the opportunity to relax in the shade of its branches.<\/p>
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The view above The Park – \u00a9 Molly Blair<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Explore the Croissant Neuf Field<\/h3>
Also in the Green Fields, The Croissant Neuf field focuses on the ethos of sustainable lives and futures. Amongst eco displays and interactive stalls, you\u2019ll find planting courtesy of Hillview Nursery including date palms that engulf the seating areas and pond. This is also where you\u2019ll find Seed Sistas, teachers and entertainers focused on educating people on the magic of hedgerow medicine. Regulars to Glastonbury might also recognise the sculptures and table and chairs made from giant redwood by James Golding, who will also be returning to the festival this year with his creations.<\/p>
This is just a snapshot of all the amazing things that will be on at Glastonbury this year \u2013 if you go to any of our suggested spots let us know by using #gardenersatglasto on socials.<\/p>
Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts runs from 26 \u2013 30 June 2024, for more information on the festival head to glastonburyfestivals.co.uk<\/a><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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Ten things to do at Glastonbury 2024 as a gardener<\/h2>