Afternoon visit to Coates Willow
Coates Willow Willow & Wetlands Centre, TauntonThis is a self-drive event Meet at the visitor centre in time for a 14.30 start
Perennials with Peter Cantrill
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSPeter runs the wholesale nursery Dayspring Plants near Exeter, which supplies plants to National Trust gardens, amongst others. With a lifetime’s experience in the business, his horticultural knowledge is second to none, and the plants he brings to sell have been known to cause a rush to buy at the end of his lectures. Plants …
Midney Gardens Visit (self-drive)
Midney Gardens SomertonOpened for the first time in 2012, Midney Gardens is a lovely garden in the heart of Somerset. Its creator, Dave Chase has taken inspiration from some of the great garden designers of the past (particularly Gertrude Jekyll and Sylvia Crowe) and at the same time he has brought to it an approach which is …
Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet
Kilver Court Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, SomersetThe visionary design influences of Mulberry founder Roger Saul can now be seen coming to fruition in his garden here at Kilver Court gardens. His unique planting schemes using colour and texture are evident in his newly redesigned 100m colourist herbaceous border, formal parterre and subtropical island. This eclectic garden is also home to one …
Buckland St Mary Flower Show
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPFor full details and schedule click here
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 …