Plants of Extremes: A Journey from Desert Resilience to Jungle Abundance – A visit to “Desert to Jungle” Plant Centre, Henlade
About Desert to Jungle: Desert To Jungle is a small unique specialist exotic plant nursery based within Somerset, only 5mins from junction 25 of the M5. The plant centre is based around a victorian walled garden, which we have started to plant as a jungle. Visiting us is different to most plant centres and is …
New Tricks for Old Gardeners; Clever Tips and Tools
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RS
Weaving Christmas Magic: Creating Beautiful Festive Stars with Somerset Willow
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPJoin us for a demonstration of festive willow weaving with Amanda Webb as she shows us how to weave beautiful christmas stars to decorate your home or garden. Due to limited numbers, this is a MEMBER ONLY event Please bring a pair of secateurs if you would like to have a go at weaving a …
Xmas Social (& AGM)
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSJoin us for our annual Christmas social event. There will be music and a quiz, plus mulled wine, tea or coffee.. Please bring a plate of festive nibbles to share. A short AGM to start!
Veg Out! Growing a Garden Full of Flavour with Laurence J Smith
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPJoin us to hear how to grow vegetables successfully for a veg patch full of flavour and potentially prize winning specimens! Laurence moved to Cossington, Somerset on the Polden Hills from Blackborough Devon 10 years ago and he is a former Physical Scientist, Quality Manager and Environmental Manager. Now retired, apart from marrying people on …
From Green to Gorgeous: The Joy of Growing Hostas, with Peter Savage from Bowdens Nursery.
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSBowdens is a family business run by Tim and Ruth Penrose specialising in mail order plants. They have dealt with hostas for over 30 years and are acknowledged as a leading hosta nursery in the United Kingdom. Bowdens have displayed continually at Chelsea Flower Show since 1996 in the Grand Floral Marquee, and we have …
Devon Dig and Donate with Rhiannon Alcock
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPDevon Dig and Donate CIC is a new community project based at Heathfield Farm in Broadclyst near Exeter, with a mission to provide fresh produce to donate to food banks and community organisations supporting vulnerable people and those experiencing food poverty within Exeter and the surrounding local communities. Their aim is not just to provide …
Plant Sale at Otterford Parish Hall
Our ever popular plant sale! Please come along and show your support. All the plants are raised/potted up by gardening club members and sold to support our chosen charity, and raise funds for the club to allow us to subsidise visits/social events during the year.
St Margaret’s Hospice Garden visit – Taunton
A self drive visit to visit a garden, in support of St Margaret's Hospice (our chosen charity in 2025)
Visit to Carol Jones’ garden,
A visit to Carol's beautiful garden in the Blackdown Hills with homemade cake and tea!
Summer BBQ at Buckland St Mary Village Hall
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPA relaxed social event to celebrate the Summer. We'll provide the burgers, sausages and drinks - we ask that you bring a salad or a dessert to share (or both!) Free for members. All welcome. Visitors £5 per head
Bowdens Nursery visit.
We will be organising a visit to Bowdens Nursery to enjoy their tranquil gardens, and browse their collection of plants for sale. Bowdens is home to an acre of mature garden and a whole host of beautiful plants. You can see their National Collection of Hostas (Halcyon and sports) and Agapanthus (Pine Cottage cultivars), plus …
2000 years of British Garden History
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSA tendershoots zoom talk with Tony Russell 2,000 years of British Garden History - From the Romans to the Present Day Romans to the Present Day. In this talk Tony charts the history of British gardens from the very first Roman Gardens right through to the Victorian era. He shows how many of the current trends for …
Gold Club Talk: subject to be confirmed
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPChristmas Party at Otterford Parish Hall
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSJoin us for our annual Christmas social event. There will be music and a gardening-themed quiz, plus mulled wine, tea or coffee.. Christmas jumpers encouraged but not mandatory! Please bring a plate of festive nibbles to share. A short AGM to start!