Devon Group AGM and Talk- Nick Macer

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“Things that turn me on – Confessions of a Plant Freak” – Nick Macer, Pan Global Plants, Nick is a Plant Hunter and Botanist.

ALD/AGM

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To be held in Derbyshire – more details to follow.

Peony Group AGM

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To be held in Derbyshire – more details to follow

National AGM and Lecture Day

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Venue Speakers Dr Andrew Ward will present a new talk especially for the event which will be prepared, as he says, “when the work in the nursery dies down a bit”. His Gardeners’ World appearance in March, when he discussed his astrantia collection, was very well received and he is  now concentrating on the development of his 16th sand bed. …

Gardening in a changing Climate – Dr Andrew Ward

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AGM followed by talk. Andrew is the owner of Norwell Nurseries which specialises in rare and unusual perennials. The gardens and Astrantias were featured on Gardeners World in March 2023. This talk looks at the consequences of Global Warming and at beautiful, interesting and unusual plants, that are amenable to weather extremes. He will bring plants for sale.

AGM and Annual Lecture Day 2024

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Our next AGM and Annual Lecture Day is on July 7th 2024 at Beckford Village Hall, Main Street, Beckford, Tewkesbury, Worcestershire GL20 7AA. The AGM starts at 10 am and that will be followed by our speaker, Julian Sutton who will talk about the structure and properties of double forms of Ranunculaceae. The aim is to have an interactive session …

Peony Day & AGM Sunday May 12th 2024

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AGM lecture, Lady Christine Skelmersdale, “Species peonies” The HPS Peony Group AGM for 2024 will be held at Spetchley Park, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RS (map) After the AGM, the main speaker will be Lady Skelmersdale talking about species peonies: a study of this fascinating genus both in the wild and in gardens – from the mountains of China to the USA …

AGM followed by Stella Exley – ‘Camassia, Chris, Chelsea & Chaos’

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Location: AGM starts at 10.30am. Lecture starts at 11.15am Stella Exley runs Hare Spring Cottage Plants in Kingsbridge, Devon, which holds National Collections of Camassia, Sidalcea and Uvularia. She has a natural flair for sharing her expert knowledge in a fun and engaging way, and is hugely enthusiastic about plants. Having exhibited in Floral Marquees at all the major shows, …

For the Love of Roses – Gillian Taylor

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Location: Colehill Village Hall Includes Dorset AGM Gillian Taylor is an enthusiastic gardener and plantswoman with a passion for roses. This is the story of how Gillian became of lover of Roses so that from having only two a few years ago she has progressed to growing around 250 varieties in her collection. The talk will discuss the diverse types …

AGM and Talk

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Swines Meadow Farm Nursery

Growing Greener Trees for Gardens – Tony Kirkham

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Venue:  Longdown Village Hall near Exeter EX6 7SN on Saturday. Guests welcome at £3/person. You are welcome to attend all or part of the afternoon. Please note the earlier start time for the talk, if you are not lunching. Agenda 1pm Bring & Share Lunch – please bring contributions to the buffet plus your own fruit juice/wine etc. Tea and …

AGM

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Samlesbury War Memorial Hall