Programme 2022/2023
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January 12, 2022 - Meeting
EXPLORING THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
An invitation by Rosemary Legrand to join her on her tour of New Zealand’s South Island.
February 9 ~ Meeting
DAHLIAS
John Wood, Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner, will share his wide knowledge of dahlias, including their history.
March 9 ~ AGM, Meeting and
Mini Spring Show of Narcissi/Daffodils
The AGM will be followed by a horticultural Quiz.
April 13 ~ Meeting
FROM FARMER’S FIELD TO FRUIT AND FLOWERS
Gillian Taylor, professional plantswoman, has an interesting story to tell.
April 27 ~ GARDEN VISIT
Wednesday 2pm
Malverleys, East End, Newbury RG20 0AA
May 11 ~ Meeting
FLOWERS OF RESERVES AND ROADSIDE
Gerald Ponting will introduce us to the surprising variety of plants growing in reserves and by the roadside.
May 14 ~ PLANT SALE
Market stall in pedestrianised area of Middle Brook Street, Winchester, 9am - 5pm
We will be selling quality flower and vegetable plants grown by our members. This is our main fundraising event of the year.
June 8 ~ Meeting
GARDENING BY THE MOON
A fascinating talk on this controversial topic by a local speaker, Charles Jennings.
June 15 ~ 2 GARDEN VISITS
Wednesday 2pm
Small private garden in Longstock and Longstock Water Gardens, SO20 6EB/6EH, followed by tea and cake at Leckford Farm Shop.
July 6 ~ GARDEN VISIT
Wednesday 2pm
Spitfire House, Chattis Hill, Stockbridge SO20 6JS
July 13 ~ Meeting
VEGETABLE GROWING – TECHNIQUES, IDEAS AND ADVICE
Barry Newman will make a return visit to bring us up to date on how to grow vegetables successfully.
July 20 ~ SOCIAL EVENING
Wednesday 7pm
Members only.
August 10 ~ Meeting
GROUND COVER
Geoff Hawkins will pay us a return visit to tell us all about ground covering plants.
September 14 ~ Meeting
LAND OF THE SOMER PEOPLE
Mike Read has researched the story of the people and plants that used to inhabit the Somerset Levels and will be sharing his findings.
October 12 ~ Meeting
HERITAGE APPLES
Chris Bird has a passion for growing heritage apples and will bring along some samples.
November 9 ~ Meeting
YOUR GARDEN AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Nursery owner Pauline Weeks will discuss the many aspects of this important topic.
December 14 ~ Meeting
A HAMPSHIRE CALENDAR
Gerald Ponting will be entertaining us with interesting aspects of Hampshire throughout the year, including musical snippets.
January 11, 2023 ~ Meeting
SPRING FLOWERS OF CRETE
(Monthly Competition: 3 stems of winter flowering shrubs in a vase)
Rosemary Legrand, on her second return visit, will give us an early foretaste of Spring with this delightful topic.
January 12, 2022 - Meeting
EXPLORING THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
An invitation by Rosemary Legrand to join her on her tour of New Zealand’s South Island.
February 9 ~ Meeting
DAHLIAS
John Wood, Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner, will share his wide knowledge of dahlias, including their history.
March 9 ~ AGM, Meeting and
Mini Spring Show of Narcissi/Daffodils
The AGM will be followed by a horticultural Quiz.
April 13 ~ Meeting
FROM FARMER’S FIELD TO FRUIT AND FLOWERS
Gillian Taylor, professional plantswoman, has an interesting story to tell.
April 27 ~ GARDEN VISIT
Wednesday 2pm
Malverleys, East End, Newbury RG20 0AA
May 11 ~ Meeting
FLOWERS OF RESERVES AND ROADSIDE
Gerald Ponting will introduce us to the surprising variety of plants growing in reserves and by the roadside.
May 14 ~ PLANT SALE
Market stall in pedestrianised area of Middle Brook Street, Winchester, 9am - 5pm
We will be selling quality flower and vegetable plants grown by our members. This is our main fundraising event of the year.
June 8 ~ Meeting
GARDENING BY THE MOON
A fascinating talk on this controversial topic by a local speaker, Charles Jennings.
June 15 ~ 2 GARDEN VISITS
Wednesday 2pm
Small private garden in Longstock and Longstock Water Gardens, SO20 6EB/6EH, followed by tea and cake at Leckford Farm Shop.
July 6 ~ GARDEN VISIT
Wednesday 2pm
Spitfire House, Chattis Hill, Stockbridge SO20 6JS
July 13 ~ Meeting
VEGETABLE GROWING – TECHNIQUES, IDEAS AND ADVICE
Barry Newman will make a return visit to bring us up to date on how to grow vegetables successfully.
July 20 ~ SOCIAL EVENING
Wednesday 7pm
Members only.
August 10 ~ Meeting
GROUND COVER
Geoff Hawkins will pay us a return visit to tell us all about ground covering plants.
September 14 ~ Meeting
LAND OF THE SOMER PEOPLE
Mike Read has researched the story of the people and plants that used to inhabit the Somerset Levels and will be sharing his findings.
October 12 ~ Meeting
HERITAGE APPLES
Chris Bird has a passion for growing heritage apples and will bring along some samples.
November 9 ~ Meeting
YOUR GARDEN AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Nursery owner Pauline Weeks will discuss the many aspects of this important topic.
December 14 ~ Meeting
A HAMPSHIRE CALENDAR
Gerald Ponting will be entertaining us with interesting aspects of Hampshire throughout the year, including musical snippets.
January 11, 2023 ~ Meeting
SPRING FLOWERS OF CRETE
(Monthly Competition: 3 stems of winter flowering shrubs in a vase)
Rosemary Legrand, on her second return visit, will give us an early foretaste of Spring with this delightful topic.