21st Jan Garden Visiting – a very British Tradition A light-hearted look at the many aspects of why we visit gardens by Margie Hoffnung.
18th Feb Gardening for Tomorrow – Ross Barbour from Old Court Nurseries will give an insight into making your garden more ecologically friendly.
17th Mar Spring Planting – A welcome return of Peter Biggs from Wanborough Herb Nursery with a grand display of plants to show and sell.
21st Apr Pests and diseases - LIVE Ray Broughton will be illustrating his talk with specimens – if its not too cold for them.
19th May AGM and plant sale for members only.
16th Jun No Plot, no problem, fruit and veg in containers – Philip Aubury former director of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
21st Jul Daisy days – Michaelmas Daisies, the rise, the fall, the renaissance by acclaimed grower – Helen Picton of Old Court Nurseries, Colwell.
18th Aug Garden Party open to all members at the secretary’s home, Marlborough Road, might even be tea and cakes or something!
15th Sep Irises for the Natural Garden, Alun and Jill Whitehead are holders of the National Collection of Irises.
20th Oct Caring for your Houseplants, Michael Smith explains all.
17th Nov Annual Dinner
15th Dec Social Evening with a festive theme, Quiz, table decoration making, American Supper.
OUTINGS:
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Meetings commence at 7.30pm in the main hall at the Lawn Community Centre, Guildford Avenue on 3rd Tuesday of the month. Membership £5 annually in January and £1.50 per meeting.
Visitors welcome, admission £2.
Secretary – Jenny Wilson: 01793 523099