Programme 2009
Meetings: 7:30 for 8:00pm
January 27th
Richard Fishbourne
"Gardening for Wildlife"
As a keen naturalist, Richard Fishbourne has dedicated a lot of time to creating environments in his own garden as well as advising many other ga
rdeners how to make provision for wildlife in theirs.
As Development Manager at Wiggly Wigglers Richard provides much customer support and works toward ensuring everyone gets the best experience possible from their Wiggly products.
Richard advises schools and other organisations about ways of increasing biodiversity in their grounds, gives many presentations to horticultural/gardening clubs and country/gardening shows across the UK, writes articles for various magazines about subjects such as natural pest control, but as yet hasn't got around to writing a book!
February 24th
Christine Buxton
"A year in My Garden"
When a cherished parent passed away, Christine Buxton suddenly had time to fill and nothing to fill it with. Instead, her beautiful but neglected garden
came to the rescue.
Originally from Lancashire, Christine Buxton has lived in the Welsh Marches county of Shropshire for seven years and has been making a garden there for six of them. She previously looked after a window-box in London and two small gardens in Cheshire. A language graduate and former computer instructor,
she has started teaching business English abroad.
March 18th
Club Dinner
Charlton Arms, Ludlow. 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm
March 31st
Sue Russell
"Perfume in the garden"
A lively lecturer & experienced nurserywoman, Sue has chaired the RHS Pinks Committee & lectured for societies many years. She is now a retired nursery owner specializing in pinks, old fashioned roses and herbaceous borders.
April 28th
Donald Everitt
"Rock Gardening"
Donald Everitt is a retired teacher. He trained at Wisley as an RHS horticulturist. He is the founder of the North Somerset NCCPG.
May 26th
John Trinder
"The Iris Year"
Former lecturer in horticulture at Manchester Poly School of Landscape & Design faculty. Now maintains an NGS garden which has been shown on TV and in gardening magazines.
June 10th
Club Outing
Coach trip to Aberglasney
Click here for further information and the application form and lunch menu (required if you are not taking a picnic)
June 7th
Orleton Village Fete
Visit the club stall to buy plants for the garden and vegetable plot
June 23rd
Midsummer Show
Entries to be staged by 8:15pm
July 28th
Supper evening
For members and their guests only.
Supper: From 8pm - bring food to share.
August 22nd (Saturday)
29th Annual Show
September 2nd (Wednesday) from 2:30pm
Garden Visit and Tea
Members and their guests are invited to Monica and Julian Todd's garden. Pleae let a committee member know if you have not received a personal invitation.
There is a charge of £3.00. Proceeds will be divided between the Club and Megan Baker House
September 29th
John Edgeley
"Grow Your Own Fruit"
Senior lecturer at Pershore College since 1985. National Fruit Collection Advisory Committee member. RHS Fruit Trials sub committee.
October 27th
Michael Marriott
of
David Austin Roses
"The Beautiful and wonderfully fragrant English Roses"
Michael Marriott has been Technical Manager at David Austin Roses for 20 years. He designs gardens and promotes interest in roses
November 1st (Sunday)
Club Lunch
Titley Village Hall
November 24th
An Evening with Chris Beardshaw
Chris Beardshaw is The Flying Gardener and has appeared on many TV gardening shows including the Chelsea Flower Show programmes.
This will be strictly ticket only event.
There are no tickets remaining (9.30am Wednesday 4th November) You may send an email to Orleton Gardening Club to enquire about returns.
Please apply in writing, including a stamped self-addressed envelope and a cheque for £12 payable to Orleton and District Gardening Club to:
Sue Brown
The Bay Horse,
Orleton
Ludlow SY8 4HF
December 15th
AGM and Supper Evening
Seed orders - Last chance to hand in your seed orders. Collection will be in January 2010.
7:30 - AGM
8:10 - Supper