Favourite Fuchsias with Derek Dexter
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPDerek started growing fuchsias in 1999; in 2004 he joined British Fuchsia Society and started showing in their championship shows. He has exhibited at RHS Hampton Court, winning bronze, silver & then silver-gilt in the window box & hanging basket class, until this class was discontinued. Derek will be talking to us about over-wintering Fuchsias …
Gertrude Jekyll: Plants & Designs
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPOur speaker, David Usher, will be giving an insight into Jekyll’s work and looking at her painterly approach to colour in the garden.... David was Head Gardener for 15 years at Hestercombe Gardens, where he restored the gardens to Gertrude Jekyll’s original design from the many drawings that were available to him. This talk covers …
Starting a garden in the Blackdowns
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPBreeeding & Growing Dahlias
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSSummer Social & BBQ at BSM Village Hall
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPWe are looking forward to our summer social gathering at the Buckland St Mary Village hall on 18th July starting at 6pm. There will be a BBQ with burgers and sausages and a vegetarian option, along with a glass of wine, soft drinks and teas and coffees. The gathering is free to members and …
Hydrangeas with Sally Gregson
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSHydrangeas Plant List – Sally Gregson Talk Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blaumeise’ H. m. ‘Izu-no-Hana’ H. m. Pfau H.m. Veitchii H. m. Beauté Vendomoise H.m. Ayesha H.m. Mme Emile Mouillere H.m. Pia Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae and H. June Geranium ‘Rozanne’ Assorted Helleborus x hybridus H. paniculata Savill Lace H.p. Chantilly Lace H.p. Phantom H.p. Levana Bergenia ‘Overture’ …
Managing a Woodland with John and Valerie Godsmark
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPThis month John and Valerie Godsmark will provide a talk about Managing a Woodland. They have been looking after their own now for a number of years and will be sharing their insights into the challenges and delights of looking after a precious resource.
Hestercombe Christmas Lights
Hestercombe Gardens, TauntonWe will be making a visit to Hestercombe to see the Christmas Lights. We are delighted to tell you that we will be subsidsing tickets for members of the club and that entry for members is therefore only £5. Non-members are also welcome at a cost of £15 per ticket. Penny is compiling a list …
Christmas Social @ Buckland Village Hall PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPDUE TO A MIX UP WITH HALL BOOKINGS PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOW MEETING AT BUCKLAND ST MARY VILLAGE HALL Our last event of the year and not to be missed! Please bring a plate of festive nibbles to share and enjoy with George's legendary mulled wine (or tea/coffee) and don't forget your Christmas jumper! …
From Field to Roof: Mastering the Art of Growing Straw for Thatching
Buckland St Mary Village Hall. TA20 3SPwith George and Edwina Wakely
How to Commit the Perfect Murder (and use the body in the garden) with Guy Deakins
Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood. TA20 3RSThis will be a live zoom talk, hosted by Tendershoots. Come along and pick up some useful tips, you never know when they might come in handy!