RECENT MEETING – MARCH 2025
Subject: CLEMATIS
There was again a very good turnout for Peter Skeggs-Gooch, third generation owner of the independent specialist nursery Thorncroft Clematis. With 35 years experience, including 12 Chelsea Flower Show gold medals, he shared his knowledge in propagating, growing and pruning Clematis. Following his encouraging and enthusiastic talk he answered a wide variety of questions.
Competition Subject: Flowering Shrub
1st Ian D (Daphne); 2nd Charlotte D (Sarcococca); 3rd Claire K (Japanese Quince)
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY 2ND APRIL 2025
AGM & PLANT SALE with Tea and Cake; MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL £15 pp
WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY 2025
Subject: SALVIAS FOR THE GARDEN – Speaker: Steve Edney
Steve Edney picks his favourite species and cultivars and offer tips and advice on how to get the best from this amazing group of plants. *** Plants for Sale! ***