Feb 14, 2023 | News
The Gardening Club AGM took place on Monday 13 February 2023. Outgoing Chair, Wendy Gould, gave a short résumé of 2022. This was followed by a review of 2022 accounts and 2023 budget, both of which were approved by members. The Secretary, Diane Bates, then presented...
Dec 13, 2022 | News
The last Gardening Club event of 2022 was held on 12 December at St James’ Centre and many hardy members braved the cold to enjoy the evening. The committee had organised mulled wine (with a non-alcoholic option) light bites, mince pies and other delights. Suzy...
Nov 15, 2022 | News
Monday 14 November was an evening for the birds. We started with an introduction from Chrissie Harper to Ben, an Indian Eagle Owl. Ben was a reluctant star, slightly intimidated by the large audience after a quiet couple of years due to Covid. We all thought ourselves...
Oct 19, 2022 | News
At our October meeting we were very pleased to welcome back Rosy Hardy of Hardy’s Plants who came to talk to us about autumn perennials. Recommended tall plants for the back of borders included michaelmas daisies, miscanthus sinensis malepartus which produces...
Sep 15, 2022 | News
The Gardening Club had fabulous weather for their visit to Bourton House on 14 September. The borders were magnificent and the grass a lush green (they don’t water the grass!) Most people stayed for a light lunch (cake!)
Jul 15, 2022 | News
In spite of the power cut, or possible because of it, we had a good turnout for Monday night’s talk. Martin Catt spoke about gardening for wildlife. This focussed on enjoying the wildlife in your garden (a bench, glass of wine and binoculars) and methods of attracting...
