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August 2019
Beekeeping and plants for pollinators
Would you like to learn more about bees and beekeeping, and the plants we should grow in our garden to attract pollinators? This month, we have a beekeeper from the local Beekeepers Association talking about beekeeping, together with our own passionate plantswoman, Deborah Pratt, talking about the best plants for pollinators.
Find out more »September 2019
The benefits of wildlife in the garden
Our speaker this month is local man Kevin Rogers, who is an enthusiastic advocate of encouraging wildlife into our gardens and how we can benefit from them. Perhaps he will even have a solution to how we can enjoy watching the deer without them ruining our precious plants!
Find out more »October 2019
Plants for Free! Propagation techniques
How to get plants for free - what's not to like about our topic this month? Our expert speaker from Woottens of Wenhaston will be giving us hints and tips on how to propagate successfully. Woottens is a traditional plant nursery that specialises in Herbaceous Perennials and grows some of the largest collections of Iris, Auricula, Pelargonium and Hemerocallis in the UK.
Find out more »November 2019
Drought tolerant plants
Cast your mind back to the summer, and particularly last summer, when our gardens were gasping from lack of rain and our precious plants were wilting and dying in the heat. Our speaker this month, Barry Gayton, will be talking to us about “Drought Tolerant Plants” and showing us which ones will survive our hot, dry summers, especially as many of us garden on sandy soil. His own garden, Desert World near Thetford, specialises in tropical and arid plants.
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas evening buffet
As a thank you for the support and fund-raising efforts of our members, we will be offering a free buffet during the evening to celebrate a successful year. Entertainment will be provided and this is a members only event, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Bring your own soft drinks or tipple of choice.
Find out more »January 2020
New Year Cheese and Wine Social and AGM
Our new membership year starts on 14th January with the AGM and Cheese and Wine Social. Come along and have your say. Membership renewal for the year is just £12.
Find out more »February 2020
Organic Gardening
Our speaker this month is Karen Kenny, an environmentalist and freelance Garden writer, Broadcaster and Lecturer. Karen occasionally writes articles for gardening magazines and is regularly heard on BBC Radio Suffolk’s Saturday Gardening programme. Karen is one of the founder members of the Ipswich Organic Gardeners group and is a keen advocate of a chemical free approach to gardening. Karen was for many years involved with The Britain In Bloom Campaign as a judge for Anglia in Bloom and is…
Find out more »March 2020
It’s quiz time!
Test your gardening knowledge with a quiz compiled by Matthew Tanton Brown of The Place for Plants, East Bergholt.
Find out more »April 2020
Bugs and Garden Plagues – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Our speaker this month is Geoff Hodge, garden writer, book author, local radio & TV broadcaster. A former Web Editor for the RHS and Gardening Editor for Garden News & Garden Answers, Geoff will have plenty of information to give us on how to control pests and diseases in our gardens.
Find out more »May 2020
Trip to Vale Farm, Hollesley – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Peter Scopes of Vale Farm, Hollesley is an advocate of organic and wildlife gardening and self-sufficient in fruit and vegetables. We will be visiting him this evening (to arrive by 6.30pm) to see the beautiful spring bulb display at Vale Farm and to sample tea/coffee and home made cake provided by Mrs Scopes. Own transport is necessary for this event, although car sharing could be arranged. Please book with the membership secretary so we can advise Peter of the numbers…
Find out more »June 2020
Gardens of East Anglia
Our popular speaker, Simon White of Beales Roses, will be giving an interesting talk this evening on the Gardens of East Anglia. Some gardens you may have already visited, but others are hidden gems, just waiting for you to discover them.
Find out more »Coach Trip to Desert World and Fullers Mill
To celebrate the longest day, we have a full day of garden visits planned for you. Starting with Barry Gayton's Desert World near Thetford in the morning, we will visit the 1¼ acre garden created by the Radio Cambridgeshire gardener specialising in tropical and arid plants. We will then travel to nearby Fullers Mill Garden, an enchanting and tranquil waterside and woodland garden, situated on the banks of the River Lark at West Stow. It combines a beautiful site of…
Find out more »July 2020
Climbing Plants and Wall Shrubs – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Do you have an ugly wall or fence to cover? Perhaps you just need a bit more height in the garden? Barry Gayton is our speaker this month and will be giving us advice on the most suitable climbers and shrubs to decorate our boundaries.
Find out more »August 2020
Coach Trip to Hyde Hall Flower Show – CANCELLED BY RHS
This year, we will be visiting the Flower Show rather than the Autumn Plant Fair at Hyde Hall. Join us for this floral extravaganza set in the beautiful surroundings of the RHS garden. The show provides a fabulous day out with specialist nurseries, gardening sundries, expert advice, craft and gifts, live music and tasty food and drink, as well as the chance to explore the garden in full summer bloom. The coach will depart from Deben Swimming Pool and times/cost…
Find out more »September 2020
The Magical Mystery of Herbs CANCELLED
People have used herbs for thousands of years, for cooking, perfumes, disinfectants, currency and medicine. Our speaker this month, Karen Kenny of BBC Radio Suffolk, will be giving us tips on how to grow, store and use the herbs in our garden.
Find out more »October 2020
Beautiful Bulbs CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus.
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Helping Wildlife Survive the Winter CANCELLED
Our speaker this month is local wildlife expert, Kevin Rogers, who will be giving us advice on how to help our garden wildlife survive the forthcoming winter, whatever the weather may bring.
Find out more »December 2020
Christmas evening buffet CANCELLED
Join us for a delicious three course buffet provided by our own master chef, Deborah Pratt. Times and cost of the event will be confirmed nearer the date, but there are limited places, so please book early to avoid missing out!
Find out more »September 2021
Helping wildlife survive the winter
This month, we welcome back local wildlife expert, Kevin Rogers, to talk about how we can help wildlife to survive the harsh winter conditions in our gardens.
Find out more »October 2021
Bugs & Garden Plagues – Pest & Disease Control
This month, we are pleased to welcome Geoff Hodge, a freelance horticultural writer, editor and radio broadcaster, to talk about pests and disease control in the garden. Geoff's aim is to help gardeners get the best from their plants and garden by offering advice on how to promote plant health and deal with those irritating pests and diseases.
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