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February Meeting – Beneath the Trees
Our talk on the 1st February is by Julian Sutton, of Desirable Plants, whose subject is ‘Beneath the Trees: non-woody plants for the woodland garden’. Julian’s intention is to talk of a modest range of immodestly interesting plants from a hard won col …
Programme for 2016
We are pleased to present the programme for 2016 which we hope members, and visitors, will find interesting and enjoyable. As ever meetings are held at Colwall Village Hall and start at 7:30, with complimentary refreshments available from 7:00. Annual …
Quiz Night – 20th November 2015
Just a reminder that we are holding a Quiz Night (with a bit of a horticultural theme) for members and friends on the 20th November 2015 at Colwall Village Hall starting at 7:30pm. Entry from 7:00pm The cost is £2 per person and you can be in a team o …
Percy Picton Lecture – John Massey
This year’s annual Percy Picton Lecture on the 5th October will be delivered by John Massey, the well known owner of Ashwood Nurseries. John’s subject will be ‘Inspirational Mentors and Their Plants’ and having heard John speak before I am sure it wil …
September meeting – The Invaders
Our talk on the 7th September will be given by John Scrace, Plant Pathologist and is entitled ‘The Invaders’! John will talk about the problems posed by plants and trees alien to this country. The talk starts at 7:30 with complimentary refreshm …
Annual Show 2015
Paul Picton, President of WCHS, presenting Sara Jane Arden with the Jim Tudge Memorial trophy Despite the cool season this year the floral exhibits at this year’s Annual Show seem to have increased on last year. The number of people exhibiting has rem …
August Meeting: The Plight of the Bee – Flowers to the Rescue
Our talk on the 3rd August will be by Marina Christopher, owner Phoenix Perennials Nursery in Hampshire. Marina will be talking to us about the role of our gardens in supporting the declining bee pollution. The talk starts at 7:30pm with complimentar …
July Meeting – My Garden in July
Our talk on the 6th July will be by Bob Hares and is entitled ‘My Garden in July’. Bob Hares trained at Pershore College and RHS Wisley, before returning to Pershore to work in the decorative glasshouse and nursery as well as lecturing. While there he …
A Review: June Meeting – Microclimates
Visitors are always welcome on the first Monday of the month at Colwall Village Hall WR13 6EQ. We arrive from 7pm and a talk is given by a person well versed in their speciality at about 7.30. Arrive early, meet the members and enjoy a free cup of tea …