Littlebury Parish

Littlebury Parish

Great Chesterford and District Gardening Society

(Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society)

The Society, which covers several local villages including the Chesterfords, Ickleton, Littlebury, Wendens Ambo, Littlebury Green & Catmere End organises meetings, talks, events and garden visits for people interested in gardens and gardening. Discounts are arranged for members through national and local suppliers. New members, (including novice gardeners) and visitors are always welcome.

Meetings are normally held at 8.00 pm on the first Wednesday of the month at Ickleton Village Hall in Frogge Street (CB10 1SS), although there are no meetings in January or August. 

For further information please contact the Chair: Mrs Pauline Gale 01799 525543 or gale.hatley@btinternet.com

MAIN HALL, ICKLETON VILLAGE HALL, FROGGE STREET, ICKLETON.

MonthDateEventCompetition Subject
April1/04/2026AGM & PLANT SALE with Tea & Cake, and Membership Renewal
May6/05/2026FROM CUTTING TO GARDEN CENTRE
Graham Spencer from Plants for Europe, an independent plant breeders’ agent, gives us a behind-the-scenes view of how plants are grown for our gardens. 		Late Spring Flower
June3/06/2026COMPANION PLANTING FOR A BALANCED GARDEN
A welcome return of Dr. Ian Bedford, independent entomologist, also known as the ‘Entomologist who Entertains’ who discusses planting to create a natural balanced
system for attracting nature and keeping pests under control. 		Rose
July1/07/2026THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Alan Mason is one of the most experienced and qualified garden designers in Europe, and has created and restored many gardens throughout Europe. The garden that Alan made in France at Manoir, Port de Roche was generally considered to be amongst the top private gardens in France and featured in the Channel 4 series ‘Le Manoir’. 		Herbaceous
Perennial
September2/09/2026PRE-SHOW SOCIAL MEETING AND EXHIBIT REGISTRATION
An opportunity to register exhibits for the Show. Joining us will be Robin Crouchman, one of our Show judges, to explain some of the judging processes and talk about the schedule.
September5/09/2026SOCIETY FLOWER & PRODUCE SHOW – At the Main Hall, Chesterfords Community Centre. Please do enter some exhibits or come along to view the
wonderful displays. Enjoy afternoon tea, chat to friends, and take part in the excellent raffle, as this all adds to the friendly atmosphere of the afternoon !
October7/10/2026THE EMPIRE BENEATH OUR FEET
Jim Paine, formerly from Walnut Tree Garden Nursery, is an experienced professional speaker, and in this talk explores the extraordinary and compelling story
of what is going on in the very soil beneath our feet. 		Seasonal Fruit
November4/11/2026
MY FAMILY AND OTHER IRISES
Lucy Skellorn holds the National Collection of Irises introduced by her great-great-grandfather Sir Michael Foster, known as the father of iris breeding. Lucy has made
it her mission to find as many of Foster’s irises as possible. Lucy will bring Irises to sell. 		Seasonal Vegetable
December2/12/2026QUIZ & CHRISTMAS PARTY together with CHRISTMAS BULB SALE
Seasonal Refreshments will be provided		Something Festive
February3/02/2027HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS : SIMPLE SECRETS FOR SUCCESS INDOORS
Danielle Harding from The Plant Pantry in Saffron Walden will give us hints and tips to keep our houseplants at their best ! Plants will be for sale. 		Houseplant in small pot
March3/03/2027NEW, RARE AND UNUSUAL PERENNIALS
Tim Fuller from the Plantsman’s Preference nursery is the ornamental grasses and woodland perennials specialist. He will bring pre-ordered plants to sell (see website plantpref.co.uk).		Spring Bulb
April7/4/2027AGM & PLANT SALE with Tea & Cake, and Membership Renewal

Recent Events and Outings

Other visits:

  • A second evening visit to a cottage in Chrishall, with a wide variety of planting, masses of fragrant roses and a wisteria lined walkway.  

Example Monthly Competition Entries