A LECTURE on plants, gardens and wildlife, exploring the work of the Knoll Gardens Foundation, will take place in Poundbury on Wednesday, February 26.

Hosted by Dorchester Camera Club, the talk will be delivered by Neil Lucas, owner of Knoll Gardens, RHS Council member and winner of 10 gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show. It will look at the naturalistic style of planting employed at Knoll and explore the foundation's work in researching and promoting the benefits of naturalistic gardening to wildlife.

Dorchester Camera Club chairman Helen Jones said: "Many of our members have taken advantage of the special photography open days held at Knoll each year. The opportunity to see, listen to and be inspired by the work of Neil and the work of the Knoll Gardens Foundation will be a very popular addition to our programme."

The club is comprised of enthusiastic hobby photographers, many of whom have a particular interest in the environment.

The talk begins at 7.30pm and takes place at Brownsword Hall, Pummery Square, Poundbury. Tickets are £7.50, available from dorchcamclub@gmail.com.