On my recent visit to Spain, I visited Cortijo Opazo which is part of the Open Garden programme in the Alpujarras - a lovely unspoiled area in southern Spain where we've been going for over 20 years. It is purported to have the cleanest air in Europe and fantastic walking. A British couple bought the …
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John Little’s Home
Those of you who came to the meeting in May will remember John Little, who kindly invited the Club to visit his home in Essex. Four of us went yesterday and were blown away by his eco-friendly garden filled with amazing ideas. He and his partner also entertained us royally with a two hour tour of the …
Coach Trip Sunday 21st June 2015
This year, the coach trip will be to Borde Hill Gardens and to 4 Ben's Acre, both in Sussex. In between we will stop off at Hiller's Garden Centre. Our usual PROMPT start from St Peter's at 9.00am. Borde Hill is one of the great gardens of southern England. It has 200 acres surrounding an …
Sky Garden
We managed to get some of the free tickets to the Sky Garden at the top of the Walki Talkie. It is an indoor roof garden with lovely spaces and a green wall outside. You can book a free visit here but if you book a table for coffee/breakfast etc. at the Sky Pod bar …
Olympic Park Tour
On Tuesday about 25 of us ranging in age from 6 months to nearly 90 went on a tour of the Olympic Park Gardens. It was a trial as they hope to offer horticultural tours to clubs around the country to support the gardens and community involvement. I have attached some photos. If you are …
2014 Coach Trip
The coach trip this year took place on 22nd June and visited Spencer’s Garden, Snares Hill Cottage and Langthorne’s Plantery. Thanks to Roger Till for the photographs, it is almost like being there. .
Gardeners Question Time
There was a lively discussion on Tuesday night. Thanks to our panel of Louise Alhadeff, from North One and West Six Garden Centres; Miranda Janatka, an apprentice a Kew, and our own Chris Preston, longstanding member and vegetable growing expert. Miranda enquired about the prunus disease. She says 'I asked at Gardeners World about that Prunus this …
Flower and Produce Show Sponsorship
Currell, the estate agents have again kindly agreed to sponsor the show by giving us a donation for every board put up. If you would be willing to have a board in front of you house please email dbgardeners@gmail.com. Every board counts as if we get over 30 they increase the donation!
Activities for 2013
In addition to the monthly meetings, the following will be held if there is sufficient interest. A coach trip will be on 29th June, not in May as previously mentioned. This will be subsidised for members. A behind the scenes tour of Kew on 4th, 5th or 6th of May A tour of City Gardens …
Christmas Quiz 2012
Message from Celia (our quiz-master) It's just to say a big THANK YOU for the delicious Prosecco (which just happens to be my favourite tipple) - far too good for the workers (let alone an ever-so-'umble quiz master)! Please could you mention my appreciation to others in the Club? I was really impressed that …
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