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, \u00a34 for non-members and includes complimentary tea and coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Germs:<\/strong> 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\u2026 In light of this, we now aim to make our meetings a lower risk environment. Please don\u2019t attend if you feel unwell or show symptoms of Covid or Flu. We space the chairs out a bit as a default, but you\u2019re 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\u2019s not Covid and consider wearing a mask out of courtesy. Top windows may be opened a little to encourage air circulation so don\u2019t forget to bring a warm layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Salviaholic Colin, head gardener at Adwell House, will explain how to grow this useful group of plants.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tips on getting more from your garden from a professional horticulturalist.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to help \u2018Butterfly Conservation\u2019 in their aim of saving these beautiful insects by the way you garden.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Life in the gardens come rain or shine!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ideas for using your greenhouse to expand your produce beyond summer tomatoes!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following on from our talk in May we hope to plan a visit to the gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A great traveller and keen horticulturalist combines and shares her two passions. <\/em> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A follow up to our March talk. We hope to join Peter Philip and Butterfly Conservation to take a walk around local meadows or woodland to spot butterflies. Location and date TBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Donations of good quality plants accepted nearer the time. Healthy young plants and established divisions appreciated and particularly anything that will be in bloom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Details will be circulated nearer the time. Open to members and guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A holistic journey through the world of herbs. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This year\u2019s 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\u2019s a highlight of the village calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food writer and kitchen gardener, Kathy, on the benefits of growing food for your mental health. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A light-hearted look back at the year \u2013 with wine and cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Tues 6th Jan:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For the love of Salvias: Colin Roberts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 3rd February:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Successional Planting: Chris Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 3rd March:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gardening for Butterflies & Moths: Peter Philip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 7th April:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Life as the Head Gardener at Trinity College (Oxford): Kate Burtonwood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 5th May:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Making the Most of your Greenhouse: Katherine Woods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Date TBC:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Visit to Trinity College gardens in Oxford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 2nd June:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gardens of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: Natalie Mignotte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DATE TBC:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Guided Butterfly Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sun TBC June:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Member\u2019s Open Garden (2 \u2013 4pm \u2013 address to be advised)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sat 27th June:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Plant Sale \u2013 KBS Village Fete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sat TBC July:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Garden Party (ticketed event)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 1st September:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Herbs: Cultivation, Culinary & Medicinal Uses: David Hinckley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sat 22nd August:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Village Show<\/a> \u2013 why not volunteer to help out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 6th Oct:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Grow Yourself Happy: Kathy Slack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 3rd November:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Annual General Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tues 1st December:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Christmas Party (ticketed event)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n