Past Meetings & Events
MARCH MEETING
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 19:45Luci Skinner
Plantswomen from Woottens of Wenhaston
The Iris Genus
This talk will cover the history, breeding, diversity and care of this fascinating genus.
FEBRUARY MEETING
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 19:45Zoe Smith
Peregrine Project Officer Hawk & Owl Trust
A Talk about Sculthorpe Moor and the Norwich Peregrines
This should be an interesting talk as the Peregrines will be just about to start breeding.
JANUARY MEETING
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 19:45Graeme Simmonds
Metal detectorist
History Beneath Your Feet
Not so much a talk, but a bit of banter looking at things (gardening objects) from the past in a new way. We will look at and handle recovered objects to discuss. If you have dug up an item of interest or can’t identify it bring it along.
DECEMBER MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 19:00It’s Christmas Party Time, starts at 7pm.
November Meeting
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 19:45David Boulton
Photographer
Images of Gardens Great & Small
This ‘talk’ should be very different with the main emphasis on the photography, with commentary and relaxing music in the background.
October Meeting
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 19:45Jim Paine
Walnut Tree Garden Nursery
Celebrating Winter
Whilst winter is not quite with us yet, this talk will inspire us as to which plants to grow through this difficult period (some plants will be for sale).
Also:
Autumn Bag Sale
Please bring surplus plants in one or more bags to be sold at 50p per bag.
September Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 19:45Dr Sally Francis
Owner of Norfolk Saffron
Norfolk Saffron
A talk about the history and background behind Norfolk Saffron (some of which will be on sale).
Summer Show and Social Evening
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 - 19:45Summer Show and Social Evening
A light hearted, slightly competitive evening with something for everyone.
SCHEDULE FOR THE SUMMER SHOW AND SOCIAL EVENING
TUESDAY 21st AUGUST 2018
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE HOME GROWN
FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS
F1 A selection of grasses - should be loose or hand tied in a vase
F2 Miniature flower arrangement
F3 A vase of ten flower stems – may be same species or mixed
F4 Container of Herbs – maximum of six varieties
F5 Single Specimen Flower of your choice
F6 Garden Club plant
VEGETABLES
V1 Tomatoes – 5 same variety )
V2 Tomatoes – Mixed, 3 varieties )
V3 French Beans – 5 same variety ) V1-V7 to be presented on a plate
V4 Runner Beans - 5 same variety )
V6 Potatoes - 3 same variety )
V6 Selection of any three vegetables )
V7 Soft fruit – single variety or mixed(not stoned) )
V8 Stoned fruit - single variety or mixed )
V9 Best cucumber
NOVELTY
N1 Novelty vegetable
WILDCARD
W1 Anything at all - could be embroidery, craft work, knitting, collage, plant, photograph, miniature garden, card, painting
Show entries should be brought to the Town Hall between 7.15 - 7.30 pm
Plates and vases will be available
Members will pay their normal entrance fee of £1
JULY MEETING
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - 19:45Liz Barnard
Garden Designer
Dry Gardens
We all have dry areas in our garden and this talk will provide expert advice on how to transform them.
Summer Outing to Green Island nr Ardleigh, Essex via Place for Plants, East Bergholt
Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 09:15Meet at Reepham carpark for coach which will leave at 9.15am and travel to Green Island via Place for Plants, East Bergholt Garden.
Should be arrive around 11am at Place for Plants, East Bergholt, Suffolk, As it is Suffolk Day, we get free access to the arboretum which normally costs £7.00, there are 20 acres, there is a cafe and toilets , and a nursery. Fod is mostly light but we can have tea at Green Island later too. We expect to leave Place for Plants at around 1.00 pm, getting to Green Island around 1.30pm. You may wish to take a picnic as formal lunches won’t be available at Green Island.
Price £19ph.