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 arranged so far:
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
An August garden is under discussion
Autumn events at Paxton Hall
26 August – Plant Forum
16 September – Talk by Ken Black of The British Clematis Society:
‘Clematis for year-round colour in your garden’
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