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Sat 28th January, 2012
“Wild, Weird and Wonderful: ten plant species that should be in every garden”
Tom Mitchell of Evolution Plants
Tom is an enthusiastic plantsman and aspiring nurseryman, his favourite genera include Actaea, Crocus, Cyclamen, Epimedium, Galanthus, Helleborus, Hepatica, Paeonia, Thalictrum and Veratrum. He travels widely to photograph and collect plants and seeds in the wild and has collected extensively in Europe, especially the Balkans, southern Africa, the USA and South East Asia. When not travelling he spends his time gardening and proselytising the merits of growing species plants in gardens. His website, which is a work-in-progress, is www.evolution-plants.com Plants for sale and may be some seed.
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Sat 25th February, 2012
“The Glory of Colour”
Laura de Beden
A lecture about planting design, plant association and how to use the colour wheel. Laura is an associate member of the Landscape Institute and a member of the Society of Garden Designers; also an official lecturer for NADFAS, the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies. In 1993 she won a position as Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the School of Architecture and Landscape at Kingston University, and in 2001 was appointed Course Director in Garden Design. www.lauradebeden.co.uk
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Sat 31st March, 2012
“Life in the local undergrowth”
Roger Umpelby
This is a mainly macro photography presentation. Roger is a professional entomologist and horticulturalist with many years experience of consultancy and research with government and industry as well as a part-time advisor for RHS and part-time lecturer at Pershore College. 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.
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Sat 28th April, 2012
“Foliage and Texture in the garden”
Brian Ellis
A return visit for this popular lecturer, nurseryman and garden designer, specialising in unusual herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses. www.avondalenursery.co.uk Plants for sale.
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Sat 26th May, 2012
“Propagation”
Bob Brown
no RIGHT way, no wrong way but there is a lot of senseless information disseminated. Bob will lead you further astray.
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Sat 30th June, 2012
“The Selection and Domestication of Wild Plants for garden use.”
Joe Sharman
A return visit by Joe who recently gave us some unusual hints on propagation. Monksilver Nursery, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 Plants for sale
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Sat 28th July, 2012
“The Challenge of August”
Brenda Jones
Trained at the famous Waterperry Gardens, Brenda with Audrey Cary and Roger Turner are the founder members of our Group, Brenda was joint Secretary for the first thirteen years of the Group's existence. She is an experienced hands on gardener who has worked and lectured in the U.S.A.
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Sat 25th August, 2012
“The Self Seeders, Annual to Perennial”
Elaine Horton
Elaine is a longstanding member of our group with a passion for plants. This is a talk by request about a rather neglected area of the hardy plant world.
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Sat 29th September, 2012
“New and Uncommon Shrubs and Trees suited to most gardens”
Kevin Hughes
Since the successful move of his nursery to Heale House, north of Salisbury, he has been able to build up an impressive collection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, many of which are not readily available in the trade. More species have been added to the Trillium list and the Magnolia list is surely long enough to tempt even the most discerning! The nursery is located at Heale House set in the beautiful Avon Valley just north of Salisbury. info@healegarden.co.uk
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Sat 27th October, 2012
“Something for Everyone”
Jim Almond
Jim is an excellent photographer and plantsman who holds the National Collection of Oncocyclus Irises. Widely travelled to lecture and photograph plants and birds. Google Jim Almond Shropshire to find links to his plant and bird digital photographs.
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Sat 24th November, 2012
Members Day
We have something colourful lined up for Christmas - more details later!
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