Summer BBQ at Buckland St Mary Village Hall
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SP
A 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.
2026-09-17 11:00 - 16:00
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 ferns, bamboos and other plantings.

Bowdens are proud to host two National Collections:

The National Collection of Hostas – ‘Halcyon’ and Sports
The National Collection of Agapanthus – Pine Cottage Cultivars

This unique garden was established by Roger and Ann Bowden in the 1990s on land adjacent to the Sticklepath nursery. After collecting hostas for many years, they were awarded a National Collection of Modern Hybrid Hostas by Plant Heritage – the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens.
Transport by minibus is being arranged and places will be offered to members on a first come, first served basis. Any spare places will be available to non-members at a cost of £10.

2000 years of British Garden History
2026-10-15 19:15 - 21:00 | Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RS
A tendershoots zoom talk with Tony Russell
2,000 years of British Garden History – From the Romans to the Victorians
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 plants and garden designs have their origins way back in time.
Tony explains how all our gardens have been influenced by historical events and shows how gardening – which was once just a pastime for the wealthy – became a national obsession for millions of British citizens.
Each year BBC garden writer and broadcaster, former Head Forester of Westonbirt Arboretum and editor of the annual publication ‘Gardens to Visit’, Tony Russell, undertakes a series of enteraining talks and lectures to garden clubs, horticultural societies and other groups around the country.

Seasonal Colour & Interest in the Garden - Gold Club Talk, with Adam Wallis
2026-11-19 19:15 - 21:00 | Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SP
Our favourite speaker, Adam Wallis, from The Gardens Group Gold Club will be speaking to us again.
Join us for lots of helpful advice on how to keep our gardens looking colourful throughout the year, season by season.

Christmas Party at Otterford Parish Hall
2026-12-17 19:15 - 21:00 | Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RS
Join 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!
