Our programme for the year 2024
Winter/Spring events at the Grove Centre, Horsforth
12 Jan – AGM followed by a talk by Sarah Owen-Hughes
‘Plants and Medicine‘
9 Feb – Talk by Andy Bolton
‘An Introduction to Japanese Gardens‘
8 March – Zoom Talk by Fiona Chancellor
‘ Windy Ridge – the Design and Construction of an Award-Winning Garden‘
Members who visited Windy Ridge on the 2023 Holiday were very impressed with its design and planting
12 April – Talk by Don Witton
‘Euphorbias and other Vibrant Perennials’
10 May – Plant Auction
An auction open to all (no charge for non-members). Please bring plants to donate.
It will start at 7.30pm, with refreshments from 7pm
Holiday & Garden visits:
Day Trip 1: 19th June
A day trip by Coach to the Darlington area, visiting two gardens – Thornton Hall and Tudor Croft Gardens
Annual Garden Holiday: 29th June to 3rd July
A holiday by coach to the northern home counties, based in Northamptonshire
Garden visit 1: 12th July
An evening visit to member Brian Denison’s garden in Horsforth.
Day Trip 2: 18th July
A coach trip to the RHS Tatton Hall Flower Show
Garden visit 2: 3rd August
A visit to member Stephen Medley’s garden in Mirfield. There will be three sessions, timed at 10am to noon, 1pm to 3pm and 3pm to 5pm. Details will be provided nearer the date.
Autumn events at the Grove Centre, Horsforth
20 September – Talk by Brian & Katy Pike
‘Rising Stars, Spectacular Sea Hollies’
11 October – Talk by Colin Hickman
‘The Cultivation of Agapanthus, Nerines & Associated Plants’
8 November – Talk by Maureen Sawyer
‘Scents of Purpose’
13 December – Christmas Social