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August 2023 Meeting: A Taste of Irish Gardens with Paul Cutler
On Monday 7th August, Paul is coming to talk to us about some lovely Irish gardens. He has recently retired as Head Gardener of Altamont Gardens, Co Carlow, Ireland. This is a large garden which hosts an excellent plant collection within the natural la …
Hugh Thomas’s Top 10 Geraniums
Following Hugh’s talk at July’s meeting, there have many requests for a list of his Top 10 Geraniums. Here it is! G. Phaeum ‘Lily Lovell’ G. x magnificum G. ‘Red Admiral G. clarkei ‘Kashmir Purple’ G. clarkei ‘Kashmir White’ G. ‘Philippe Vapelle’ G. sa …
July 2023 Meeting: The Ten Best Geraniums with Hugh Thomas
Our talk on Monday 3rd July is being given by Hugh Thomas, Head Gardener at Little Malvern Court. Hugh’s talk will cover many aspects of these plants as well as suggestions on how to use them in our garden and ideas for plant combinations. Hugh is very …
Summer Flower and Produce Show 2023
Our annual Flower and Produce Show is back on Saturday 12th August in Colwall village hall. We hope that you will support the show by entering as many classes as you can and coming along on the day. Across the six categories, there are many familiar cl …
Seasonal Changes in the Dorothy Clive Garden on Monday June 5th.
Further to last year’s talk by Kathyrn Robey, curator of this wonderful garden in Shropshire, we will have a more detailed look at the seasonal changes there. In a change to the programme, Kathyrn is unable to come but we are very pleased to be welcomi …
May 2023 Meeting: ‘Unusual Fruit & Veg’ with Kev Alviti. Monday 1st May
Our next meeting is on Monday 1st May. Doors will be open from 7pm and Kev’s talk will start just after 7.30pm. Kev is a local man who looks like he keeps himself busy. He runs a successful ‘Veg Box’ and carpentry business and will be inspiring us to t …
April 2023 Meeting: ‘Daffodil Hybridisation’ with Catherine Beale and The Michael Jefferson-Brown Competition. Monday 3rd April
Daffodils, daffodils everywhere! For many of us, the sight of daffodils brings great cheer and is a sign that winter is behind us. There are over 27,000 named cultivars on the International Daffodil Register which is maintained by the RHS, many of whic …
March 2023 Meeting: ‘The Ornamental Vegetable Garden’ with Jane Moore
Our next meeting is on Monday 6th March. Doors open from 7pm for a 7.30 start. If you haven’t renewed your subscription for this year, you will be able to do so. Light refreshments and plant raffle as usual. Our plant stall, which raises funds for the …
February 2023 Meeting: ‘The Four Seasons-Cotswold Style’ with Mandy Bradshaw
Our 2023 programme is in full swing as we look forward to welcoming Mandy Bradshaw on Monday 6th February. Tea and coffee will be served from 7pm and is a good opportunity to chat with old friends and make some new ones! Memberships can be renewed or n …