Hardy Plant Society

West Yorkshire Group

Next Meeting

8th June, 2012
Garden Visit
Please contact the group for location.



13th January, 2012
Annual General Meeting
followed by “The Baumberg Digital Photo Show” - enjoy looking at the super photos Ruth has taken of both garden and wild flowers in 2011.

10th February, 2012
“Clematis through the Seasons”
Chris and Suzy Taylor
Chris and Suzy run Taylor’s Clematis Nursery in Doncaster and have specialized in growing and showing wonderful clematis for fourteen years winning many Gold Medals for their displays. (Plants for Sale)

9th March, 2012
“History of the Kitchen Garden”
Simon Tetlow
Simon is Deputy Head Gardener at Tatton Park in Cheshire. He was recommended by Head Gardener Sam Youd who, you’ll remember, came to speak to us on the Japanese Garden.

13th April, 2012
“The Adventurous Gardener”
Hillary Hutson
Hilary trained as a botanist and particularly likes to try unusual decorative species and to find ways of growing plants which are of borderline hardiness.

26th - 29th April, 2012
Harrogate Spring Flower Show

11th May, 2012
Spring Plant Auction
Please think of this when sowing seed or dividing perennials in the coming months - the auctions are most enjoyable but also are our main fund raisers. New members take note - there are lots of bargains to be had! Remember, visitors are welcome at our auctions.

8th June, 2012
Garden Visit
Please contact the group for location.

23rd - 27th June, 2012
Holiday to Somerset
Staying at the University of Bath.

13th July, 2012
Garden Visit
Please contact the group for location.

10th August, 2012
Garden Visit
Please contact the group for location.

21st August, 2012
Plant Forum
Bring along pieces of any looking good plants from your garden and enjoy an informal discussion about them.

14th September, 2012
“From Nurseryman to Gardener - A Joyful Transition”
Peter Foley
Peter handed on Holden Clough Nursery to his son John in 2009 and has since been busy redeveloping his garden at Weddow Lodge. ( Plants for Sale)
Also, 14-16 September 2012: Harrogate Autumn Flower Show.

12th October, 2012
Plant Auction

9th November, 2012
“A Gardeners View”
Martin Walker
Martin retired from Leeds City Council in 2011 after heading the Chelsea team for 9 years. This new talk will be based on his observations of 3 gardens - Great Dixter, Sissinghurst and Hidcote

14th December, 2012
Christmas Social, Seed Swop and Quiz

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