The location for all talks is Southmoor Village Hall. Talks are usually on Tuesday evenings and doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. Entry is free for members, £4 for non-members and includes complimentary tea and coffee.
Germs: As gardeners we know that a bit of dirt does you no harm, but a few germs have recently proven to be less good for us… In light of this, we now aim to make our meetings a lower risk environment. Please don’t attend if you feel unwell or show symptoms of Covid or Flu. We space the chairs out a bit as a default, but you’re free to sit closer if you choose. Please be considerate, give other people space, and if you have a cough, please think about testing to make sure it’s not Covid and consider wearing a mask out of courtesy. Top windows may be opened a little to encourage air circulation so don’t forget to bring a warm layer.
Tues 7th Jan:
Plant Hunting in Australia: Timothy Walker
One of our favourite speakers returns with an account of his plant hunting trip in Australia. Plants for heat and drought?
Tues 4th February:
Crayfish on the Lawn!: Joff Elphick
All sorts of weird and wonderful tales from this experienced gardener and podcaster.
Tues 4th March:
Plants as Pets: Andrew Mikolajski
Choosing and caring for house plants.
Tues 1st April:
So Many Plants, So Little Space: Bob Brown
We all know the feeling! How to choose. Warning: there may be plants for sale.
Tues 6th May:
Finding the Angle at Chelsea: Mandy Bradshaw
A light-hearted glimpse at what happens behind the scenes at Chelsea Flower Show.
Sun TBC May:
Member’s Open Garden (2 – 4pm – address to be advised)
Members only perk! Chance to look around the garden of one of our members. The address will be provided to members nearer the time. Guests / visitors may be allowed at the discretion of the owner in exchange for a small donation to the Gardening Club.
Tues 3rd June:
Tiggywinkles: Looking after Wildlife: Louise Brown
Find out about the work of the world’s busiest wildlife rescue centre and get tips for looking after wildlife – hedgehogs in particular – in our own gardens.
DATE TBC:
Visit to Tiggywinkles
A follow up to our June talk. We hope to have a tour of the facility in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, and see first hand what goes on.
Sun TBC June:
Member’s Open Garden (2 – 4pm – address to be advised)
Members only perk! Chance to look around a local garden. The address will be provided to members nearer the time. Guests / visitors may be allowed at the discretion of the owner in exchange for a small donation to the Gardening Club.
Sat TBC June:
Plant Sale – KBS Village Fete
Donations of good quality plants accepted nearer the time. Healthy young plants and established divisions appreciated and particularly anything that will be in bloom!
Sat TBC July:
Garden Party (ticketed event)
Details will be circulated nearer the time. Open to members and guests.
Tues 2nd September:
The Living Jigsaw: Val Bourne
The secret life in your garden. Award winning writer and organic gardener on how to cultivate a healthy eco-system and create natural balance in your garden. A masterclass in natural gardening.
Sat 6th September:
Village Show – why not volunteer to help out?
This year’s Show Schedule with lists of categories you can enter will be available nearer the time. With classes for fruit, vegetables, flowers, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, cakes & biscuits , photography, flower arranging and special categories just for children, it’s a highlight of the village calendar.
Tues 7th Oct:
Sensory Sensations: Paul Green
Choosing plants with extra interest to stimulate all your senses! There will be plants for sale.
Tues 4th November:
Annual General Meeting
A light-hearted look back at the year – with wine and cheese.
Tues 2nd December:
Christmas Party (ticketed event)
Details to be confirmed nearer the time.