Our programme for the year
Winter/Spring events at Paxton Hall
14 Jan – Annual General Meeting followed by a talk from Stella Exley of Hare Spring Cottage Plants, National collection holder of Camassia, Sidalcea and Uvularia – NOW ON ZOOM
‘All I ever wanted to do is grow plants!’
11 Feb – Talk by Lachlan Rae, current head gardener at Gresgarth Hall
‘My life in gardening’‘
11 March – Talk by Peter Williams
‘Special Plants for Small Gardens’
8 April – Talk by James Hitchmough
‘Hunting for interesting plants in China and South Africa’
9 April – A Saturday morning visit to Michael Myers’ Fairview. 10.30 start. Click here for directions
13 May – Plant Sale – bring and buy sale with refreshments
Garden visits:
9 June – Day Trip to Gresgarth Hall and Clearbeck House. Click here for booking form
18 June – Diane Rawnsley at Tymbel Stede. 11am start. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch, tea and coffee will be available. Click here for directions
16 July – Stillingfleet Lodge and Nurseries. 10.30am start. Our visit will start with a welcome and a coffee. Click here for directions
30 July – John & Joyce Kenny at Woodroyd, Denby Dale. 10am to 4pm Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. Click here for directions
Autumn events at Paxton Hall
26 August – Plant Forum
16 September – HPS Plant Sale followed by Talk by Caroline Williamson of The RHS:
A talk on RHS Bridgewater – title to be confirmed.
– This talk replaces the previously advertised talk by Ken Black, who is unable to attend – we hope to see him in 2023!
14 October – Talk by Diane Clement of the Alpine Garden Society:
‘The dark months – not just snowdrops!’
11 November – Talk by Tracy Foster, Chelsea Gold Winning Garden Designer
‘Designer Tips for Your Garden’
(Tips and tricks to help you make the most of your space, whatever its shape or size, and give your garden a designer feel including advice about shapes, colours, materials and plants).
9 December – Christmas Social