A TV PERSONALITY will be in Hitchin talking about growing new foods and flavours.

James Wong brings his Homegrown Revolution tour to the town to round off Hitchin Festival. The botanist has previously appeared on BBC2’s Grow Your Own Drugs.

“We are thrilled that James is giving this year’s Triangle Garden Talk,” said organiser Vicky Wyer. He is passionate about bringing new flavours to the British back garden.”

The talk will be held at Woodside Hall on Friday, July 26. Tickets, which cost £10, can be bought from the festival box office on 01462 453336.