Northwood Green Gardening Club

Venue:  Northwood Green Social Hall at 7.30pm.

This year as previously announced there will be no charge for Tea and biscuits. Many of our speakers will bring plants to sell so please remember to bring your money.

Thursday 9^thJanuary.Tales from the Potting Shed.Katherine Kear master florist and Chelsea Gold Medalist will share her experiences of showing at Chelsea and of Demonstrating at a national level.

Sunday 2^nd February 10.45amSelf-drive outing to Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton under Edge GL12 7PZ  Our snowdrop visit to this secluded estate with glorious views, garden strolls and woodland walks.The house will also be open and refreshments will be available. £13.50 free to National Trust Members

Thursday 13^th February.  The WildflowerGrowing Project at the WWTSlimbridge.Dr Sue Kinsey will introduce us to the project and will we inspire us to visit Slimbridge to see the results.

Thursday 13^th March.How do we get a green and healthy weed free lawn?Mike Simmonds of Truegreen Professional Lawn Care will give us tips and explain the challenges faced in having a good lawn.

Thursday 10^th April. Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening. A welcome return by Marion Stainton when she will talk about vegetable growing in raised beds. Marion’swide range of experience in horticultural projects both domestic and commercial means she is well placed to list the advantages and challenges.

Saturday 12^th April Our much anticipated and requested return visit to RHS Wisley Coach trip to Wisley to see the spring flowers and bulbs. Members £25.00 non-members £32 (includes entry)

Thursday 8^h May. Gardens here and there in England.Robert Bryant a former garden designer at Pershore College. This talk will we are sure will inspire us to visit many of the gardens in his talk.

A Saturday in May Plant Sale our very popular plant sale will be held. Date to be confirmed.

Thursday12^th June. An evening visit 6.30 – 8.30 pm Chase End Tidenham Chase NP16 7JN. Rescheduled from 2024 organic and no dig methods. Wildlife meadows, orchards, vineyard with 1 acre of formal garden with herbaceous borders and ponds. £12.00 to include tea and cake.

Thursday 10^thJuly at 7 pm. Our annual social evening. To be held in the garden of club member Ann Manning. Cancelled in 2024 because of appalling weather. This event is always a popular get together.

Wednesday 16^nd July 2pm. An afternoon outing to Kentchurch Court Gardens, HR2 0DB near Pontrilas. A return visit to this lovely place with formal gardens, vegetable garden, walled garden, herbaceous borders, with stream and deer park. Plants for sale. £12.50 includes £5.00 for tea and cake.

Thursday 11^th September.The Salvia Family.Robert Champion the current chair of GFGS will talk about this very popular plant one to be found in nearly all our gardens.

Thursday 2^nd October 11am Picton Garden and Old Court Nurseries Colwall WR13 6QE. Our visit is timed so that we can see the National Collection of autumn flowering asters at their best. A plantsman’s garden. Our visit will include a guided tour. £5.00 per person.  Lunch arrangements to be added later.

 
Thursday 9^th October.  A Considered Approach to Managing Pests and Diseases.Nick Morgan is a former RHS horticultural specialist an ideal person to speak to us on this very topical subject, as each year we face new pests and diseases like box moth.

Thursday 13^th November.  Plants for Awkward Corners. Julie Ritchie Hoo House Nursery, Tewkesbury makes a welcome return to give us ideas of what to do with that awkward corner.

 Thursday 11^th December. Our Christmas Social.  This final and very popular event of 2025 a relaxing evening, where we have the chance to enjoy good company, mulled wine and our popular buffet.