Magic of Plants Conference

In by Clare Powell

Prince Henry Grammar School, Farnley Lane, Otley LS21 2BB Come and join us for our next day conference in Otley, Yorkshire and hear: James Alexander-Sinclair – Dancing Through Borders: the stories and plants behind some of James’ favourite gardens Val Bourne – The Living Jigsaw Explained: gardeners around the world are beginning to come around to a new or, really, …

Pulmonaria Day

In by Clare Powell

Booking is now open for this meeting on Saturday 18th April 2026 at Callow End Village Hall, Callow End, Worcestershire WR2 4TA The morning will start with the AGM followed by a talk “Pulmonarias on Trial” from Margaret Stone who holds the National Collection of Pulmonaria cvs. There will be the usual ‘Seedling Competition’, plant sales and raffle. After lunch …

Painting with Plants – Chris Beardshaw

In by Clare Powell

To be held at the Blake Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm. Ticketed event only. Tickets from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theblaketheatre

Hardy Geranium Day & AGM – NOW SOLD OUT

In by Clare Powell

Join us in Botcheston, Leicester on Saturday the 31st May for the opportunity to see the National Plant Collection® of Geranium phaeum.  This will be a special day as Anthony Nichols who holds the collection will also be giving us a talk prior to our AGM. We will meet in the morning at Botcheston Village Hall (LE9 9FF) with refreshments upon arrival …

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The Magic of Plants Conference

In by Clare Powell

The Magic of Plants Prince Henry Grammar School, West Yorkshire, LS21 2B 4 fabulous speakers: Saul Walker – Woodland Gardening – the Art of Growing in Shade. Saul is head gardener at Stonelands House, Devon. He has been on the show management teams for both RHS Hampton Court Palace and RHS Chelsea, is a Trustee of both the HPS and the Chartered …

‘Designing and Building a Chelsea Show Garden’ by Mark Gregory

In by HPS-Editor

Worcestershire Group Celebrity Lecture 2024 St Peter’s Baptist Church, Eden Close, Worcester WR5 3TZ (map) ‘Designing and Building a Chelsea Show Garden’ by Mark Gregory As a designer, constructor, lecturer, mentor, judge, ambassador and managing director, Mark Gregory has been at the forefront of horticulture and landscaping for 35 years. Educated at Askham Bryan Horticultural College and trained at RHS …

The HPS national ALD/AGM 2023

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Hosted by Western Counties group. Will be held at Pershore College, Avonbank,Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3JP (map) Speakers John Grimshaw, Steve Edney, Bob Brown. Nurseries in attendance: Malcolm Allison Plants, Overseas Farm Nursery. Event details: tickets £30, available from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hardy-plant-society/t-avzvjyo