2017:
JANUARY 13
AGM + ‘Behind the Scenes at Harrogate Flower Shows’
Nick Smith, Shows Director
FEBRUARY 10
‘Natural, unnatural & fashionable gardening’
Peter Williams, Plantsman
MARCH 10
‘My Famous Women Gardeners’
Howard Drury, ex Ashwood Nursery
APRIL 14
‘The Gardens at Wynyard Hall – Roses, but not as we know them’
Alistair Baldwin, Landscape designer
APRIL 22 (Saturday)
Garden visit: Alan & Lesley Wilson, 310, Bradford Rd, Otley LS21 3LT
2.00pm
MAY 6 (Saturday)
‘The Magic of Plants’
Conference – Leeds Beckett Park
Full day
MAY 12
Spring Plant Auction
MAY 19
Garden visit: Ann Stark – Woodlands Cottage, Summerbridge HG34BT
7.00pm
JUNE 17 (Saturday)
Ilkley Gardens Open for HPS Diamond Anniversary
Five very different members’ gardens spread about the famous Yorkshire spa town, planted for year-round interest. Maps available at 16 Victoria Avenue, LS29 9BL (approaching from west) or 1A The Drive, LS29 8AY (approaching from east). £5 including refreshments. Plants for Sale.
1.00pm – 5.00pm
Here is a full national list of the HPS Jubilee Open Gardens!
JUNE 24 (Saturday)
Coach Trip
Full day
JULY 1-5 (Saturday to Wednesday)
Holiday to Somerset
staying at Bridgewater College
JULY 12 (Wednesday)
Garden visit: Tim Gittens & Malcolm Simms’ garden at Hillbark, Church Lane, Bardsey, Leeds LS17 9DH
This is the last year this garden will be open.
Arrive from 6.45pm – introductory talk at 7.00pm.
AUGUST 11
Private tour Harlow Carr with Nigel Eaton
7.00pm
SEPTEMBER 8
‘Tulips in the Wild and in Cultivation’
Dr John Page from Solihull
OCTOBER 13
Autumn Plant Auction
NOVEMBER 10
‘Alan Bloom’
Jaime Blake from Bressingham Gardens
DECEMBER 8
Christmas Social
All events are held on Fridays at 7.30 except where shown