A trip to Hyde Hall to enjoy the fabulous gardens. The Plant Heritage Autumn Fair will be taking place on the Saturday of our visit - A great opportunity to stock up on plants with 30 nurseries selling rare and unusual plants. Note that this visit is part of our affiliation as a society to the RHS which means that entry into Hyde Hall is FREE!  saving £11.50 on the adult entry price. To cover the cost of the coach,…

Join us for a cheese and wine social and the opportunity to make a difference to your Society at the AGM. See the "News" page for further information.

Reducing our reliance on plastic has become a really hot topic in the last year. From the shocking images of plastic waste in our oceans, to Monty Don choosing plastic-free accessories on Gardeners' World, the theme has acquired a very high profile on TV. But what can we do to help? Our speakers, Paul Goudy and Hannah of Kiln Farm Nurseries in Kesgrave, are passionate about reducing the use of plastic in our homes and gardens. They will give you…

Keeping on top of trends is an integral part of running a business. Our speaker this month, Susie Davis from Katies Garden Nursery, knows how important it is to understand and react to these influences: plant trends such as colour, size, new varieties, plant licensing and labelling gardening styles - tropical, wildflower meadows, low maintenance the influence of media - Monty's must have plants! regulation and red tape; plant health developments, use of pesticides environmental concerns, water (or lack of…

We all have that problem area in the garden - under a tree, beside a fence, in the shadow of a building. Our speaker this month, Simon McWilliams, from Hedgehog Plants and Gardens, is passionate about shade lovers: "I’m often asked which shade lover is my favourite ....In spring I fall in love with anemones, fern fronds as they slowly unfurl and of course the stunning beauty of the Epimedium flowers. In summer it’s the enormous ‘umbrellas’ of the Astilboides,…

Gardening in a small space? Looking for inspiration to brighten your displays? Susannah Sharman has over 30 years experience in the horticultural trade and is giving us tips this month on how to make the most of our containers. Susannah will take us through the pros and cons, the styles, types of pots and tricks of the trade, for indoor and outdoor container gardening.