TBC – Dr David Rankin

In by Clare Powell

Topic to be Confirmed to be held at Preston Patrick Village Hall, Crooklands

Plant Genetic Engineering. A Simple Introduction – Mike Davey

In by Clare Powell

Mike is a scientist who has worked for many years at Nottingham University as a lecturer. He has a degree in botany and has worked with plants all his life. Mike is involved with ‘Ruddington in Bloom’ and local open gardens. The AGM will be held after this talk.

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Magic of Plants Conference

In by Clare Powell

Prince Henry Grammar School, West Yorkshire, LS21 2B 4 fabulous speakers: Sally Gregson –”Shady Ladies and Damp Damsels” Charlotte Harris –From RHS Chelsea to the City of Steel: creating an award winning adaptive garden for Horatio’s Garden– Chelsea’s Best Show Garden 2023 Twigs Way –”A History of Women in the Garden.” Jack Willgoss – “Gardening for the Future” a look …

Devon Group AGM and Talk- Nick Macer

In by Clare Powell

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

Cyclamen – Jo Hynes

In by Clare Powell

Jo is a Plant Heritage National Collection Holder and gardens at Higher Cherubeer. She will be bringing plants to sell.

Roscoea – Samantha Hopes

In by Clare Powell

Samantha is from Hopes Gaden Plants and is a Specialist grower, she will be bringing plants to sell and the talk includes a repotting demonstration.

Twelve Shrubs – Dr Julian Sutton

In by Clare Powell

The history of how garden plants reached us through twelve shrubs. Dr Sutton is a respected botanist and Plantsman. Dr Sutton will be bringing plants to sell.