Spring Outing
Hampton Court Castle Gardens
Herefordshire
April 17th
Last visited in 2011, the Gardens at Hampton Court Castle are often described as a hidden gem and there is plenty to see throughout the season. There are fabulous formal gardens, a maze, sunken garden with a waterfall, a Dutch garden, a lovely display of magnolias and some new tree carvings. There are also river walks, which offer wonderful views of the Castle and countryside.
Plants with a story
by Samantha Hopes
May 15th, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
Many plants have a story and tonight Samantha will share 25 of the most interesting she has come across. From where they were collected, how they are pollinated to folklore and old wives' tales, sure to intrigue.
Annual Show
Saturday June 7th
This is your chance to show off your green fingers by entering this year’s show – the more entries the better! Just ask for a show class schedule and start planning your exhibits. Staging of exhibits between 11.00am and 12.30pm with public viewing from 2.00pm.
Summer Outing
John's Garden, Ashwood Nurseries
Kingswinford
June 19th
Last visited in 2011, John’s Garden’ is a wonderful eight acre private garden created by nursery owner John Massey. Informal borders, island beds and woodland dells are set against the beautiful backdrop of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Regarded as one of the finest private small gardens in the UK, it is a ‘plantsman’s garden’ that has an abundance of rare plants as well as many familiar favourites, together with magnificent collections of trees, shrubs, and conifers
Pruning, keeping them in shape
by Philip Aubury
July 17th, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
Do you know when and how to prune your plants? Tonight, Philip will explain the why, when and how to prune our precious plants, including practical demonstrations.
19th December 2024
Useful, beautiful but unloved: an alternative look at weeds - by Roger Umpelby
16th January 2025
Japanese Gardens - by Roger Harris.
20th February 2025
60 Years of years very best gardening tips - by Howard Drury.
20th March 2025
Inter-club horticultural quiz with quizmaster Rob Cole - hosted by Bidford Garden Society.
17th April 2025
Spring outing to Hampton Court Castle, Leominster.
15th May 2025
Plants with a story - by Samantha Hopes.
7th June 2025
(Saturday)
Annual Show - Public viewing at 2.00 pm, awards at 2.30 pm.
19th June 2025
Summer outing to John's Garden, Ashwood Nurseries
17th July 2025
Pruning: keeping them in shape - by Philip Aubury.
July 2025 - tba
Evening outing - date and venue to be confirmed.
21st August 2025
Daisy Days - by Helen Picton.
18th September 2025
Herbs and the Urban Herb story - by Andy Perry.
16th October 2025
Bulbs for your spring display - by Duncan Coombs.
20th November 2025
Bring a picnic social evening and AGM.
18th December 2025
Invasive plants of the future - by April Webb.
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