Bugs, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly – is a talk given by Roger Umpelby a professional entomologist and horticulturalists with many years of experience in consultancy and research with government and industry. He is a part-time advisor for RHS. A keen gardener and a passionate plant and nature lover who enjoys sharing his love and respect for the natural world with anyone prepared to listen.
THE LATEST NEWS.
NGS OPEN GARDEN.
Brockamin, Old Hills, Callow End, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4TQ
14th and 18th February Details HERE: https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34641/brockamin
1½ acre plantsman’s garden situated next to common land. Informal mixed borders with a wide variety of hardy perennials where plants are allowed to self-seed. Large collection of snowdrops. Plant Heritage National Collections of Pulmonarias, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and some hardy geraniums. Unusual plants for sale.
ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY SPRING SHOW.
Dear garden group,
I wanted to let you know that we are holding our Spring flower show early this year on Saturday 17th February at Pershore High School, Station Road, Pershore.
As well as plants on the show benches that are grown by our members, there will be 7 nurseries offering their lovely plants for sale. These are Aberconwy, Pottertons, Hartside, Primrose Bank, Triffids, Ivycroft and Heartsease plus plants grown by our members. There will also be a display by the West and Midland Iris group. Hot and cold food and drinks are available, books, garden-related merchandise and a tombola, and there is plenty of free parking. Entry is £3 for visitors from 11 am till 3.30 pm, children free.
Here is a link to the event on the Visit Worcestershire website;
https://visitworcestershire.org/events/alpine-garden-society-flower-show
TOM’S YARD.
Hello,
My name is Thomas and I own Tom’s Yard in Much Birch, a few miles down the A49 from Hereford city. I started the business by importing hand-thrown terracotta pots from Crete back in 2020 and 4 years later I now stock a rather wide range of quality terracotta pots imported directly from Tuscany and the Greek island.
I would like to get in touch to offer a 15% discount to all of your gardening club members for 2024. Applicable to all terracotta pots in the business.
I hope this contributes towards them getting the most out of their annual membership fee.
If any of your members would ever like to visit, I am open by appointment 7 days a week around plant fairs & deliveries and do offer a white glove delivery service covering a 2-hour radius of my ‘Yard’.
Happy gardening!
Yours,
Thomas
— Tom’s Yard
Beautiful Garden Dressings
Supplying gardeners & trade since 2020
Most Community-Minded Garden Retailer, 2023
Much Birch, S.Herefordshire
‘Confessions of a TV Gardener’
Good afternoon,
St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Pump Street Worcester, is organising a fundraising event which we would like to advertise around local gardening clubs. It is a gardening talk by David Domoney who often appears on TV. The title is ‘Confessions of a TV Gardener’. It is on Saturday, March 2nd at 7 pm, with Tea, Coffee and Cake served from 6 pm. Tickets are £10 including refreshments on arrival. Tickets can be booked by emailing tickets.standrewswr1@gmail.com.
Would it be possible for you to circulate the attached flyer to your members, please?
Many thanks
Christine
Bookings Steward
The committee has planned an excellent programme of talks, garden visits and a coach trip for this year.
The full ‘Programme’ is on the website and can be downloaded for printing, they are beginning to plan for 2025!
Priority will be given to members for garden visits and the coach trip where numbers are limited so if you haven’t already done so now is the time to renew your membership, still excellent value at £7.50.
Help.
We are looking for someone with IT skills to assist with the administration of the club. If you think you could help please speak to either Larry or Brian.
Black Pear Gardening Club. 