Brimsmore Garden Centre (self drive)
Brimsmore Garden Centre Tintinhull Rd, YeovilA bit of a mix up with our Gold Membership meant that our September meeting was at Brimsmore Garden Centre instead of as advertised. Many apologies to anyone who had been looking forward to the advertised talk. The good news is that this will now take place on November 21st (see end of article). Due …
Organic Gardening and Pest Control
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSOur October meeting was about organic gardening and pest control and we were very pleased to welcome Paul Hending as our speaker. A quick show of hands proved that most members were already trying to garden with the least impact on the environment, but we are always ready to learn more. Gardeners today are much …
Shrubs for Flower Arrangers
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SP
**CANCELLED ** Quiz and Social Evening (due to General Election)
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSSadly, because a general election has been sprung on us, we are having to cancel our meeting in December and with it our eagerly anticipated seasonal social and quiz. I wish all gardening readers a very Happy Christmas and a productive New Year. Pauline Bartlett
Attracting Wildlife to your Garden
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPJoin retired agricultural scientist and keen local gardener Julie Steed for an evening talk about wildlife and the fascinating creatures that inhabit our gardens. Learn about the growing importance of gardens for British wildlife and how we can increase the wildlife value of our gardens still further.
Planning a Border
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSThe principles behind designing a border with practical tips and a live demonstration of putting together a border* *and don't miss our Brimsmore Garden Centre visit in April where you can purchase all the plants for your new border - 25% discount on all full price purchases with free delivery
**CANCELLED** Ponds and Water Features with Jenny Short……We hope to reschedule in the Autumn
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SP
Brimsmore Garden Centre visit
Brimsmore Garden Centre Tintinhull Rd, YeovilWell it’s here; the moment we have all been waiting for................. Members of the Yarty Gardening Club will at last be able to meet up on the 15th of April! Brimsmore Garden Centre will be open for an ‘after hours’ exclusive shopping experience. Sadly, we will not be able to have a talk this time, …
Forde Abbey Visit – CHANGE OF DATE!
Forde Abbey Forde Abbey, Chard, Somerset, United KingdomDue to the adverse weather forecast on Thursday 20th we are changing the date of our visit A great opportunity to catch up with your gardening buddies and enjoy the beautiful gardens at Forde Abbey. Join us on May 27th at 2pm for a breath of fresh air and some gardening inspiration. Home to the …
An afternoon visit to South Wood Farm, Cotleigh
South Wood Farm EX14 9HU Cotleigh, Honiton, Devon, United KingdomDesigned by renowned Arne Maynard around a C17 thatched farmhouse, this country garden exemplifies how contemporary design can be integrated into a traditional setting. Herbaceous borders, roses, yew topiary, knot garden, wildflower meadows, orchards, lean-to greenhouses and a mouthwatering kitchen garden create an unforgettable sense of place. Rare opportunity to visit this garden in …
Afternoon visit to Goren Farm
Georgian house and walled gardens, with 50 acres of natural species rich wild flower meadows. Open through the NGS scheme @ £5 per person. We will have a guided tour of the gardens and wildflower meadows followed by the opportunity to enjoy a Devon cream tea (extra charge) This is a self drive event. Meet …
Burrow Hill Cider Farm
Thursday 16th September will find us touring the orchards, watching the cider apple harvest at Burrow Hill Cider Farm The farm in Somerset sits among 180 acres of cider apple orchards at the base of Burrow Hill. The farm has been pressing cider for over 200 years. In 1989 they were granted the UK’s first …
Wilder Buckland
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSJolyon Chesworth from the Wider Buckland Group will be talking to us about the Wilder Buckland community group. This group, for the Parish of Buckland St Mary, aims to carry out local practical actions to support wildlife and the wider environment in the area. You may have seen the recent article in the CBO News …
Christmas Wreath making demonstration with Angie from Cottage Flowers
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPEveryone is welcome at our Christmas Wreath making demonstration with Angie from Cottage Flowers in Ilminster. As well as a Christmas Wreath, Angie will show us how to create some beautiful festive table decorations and other items to adorn your house and home over the Christmas period. There will be an opportunity to purchase wreath …
Ponds and Water Features with Jenny Short
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSFrom formal, architectural ponds to natural looking wildlife ponds, Jenny is a font of knowledge when it comes to introducing a water feature or pond to your garden. If you have specific questions, please contact Kaye prior to the talk who will forward them to Jenny who will be able to tailor her talk around …