First of all a big Thank You to all who supported our Plant Sale, whether helping or buying, as thanks to your efforts it was a great success and we had sold most of the plants by 12.30.

Our next monthly meeting is this Thursday May 11th when Maureen Sayers will be telling us why Foliage Matters. Maureen Sayer is a gardener and practising artist and designer who divides her time between the development of the garden at Southlands, the garden design and consultation service she offers and her own work which she exhibits in galleries and craft shops. In the past she was a senior lecturer in art and design. She is a member of the National Executive Committee of the Cottage Garden Society and a listed RHS speaker.

Our next trip is also this month – Thursday May 25th – when we will be visiting Coton Manor Garden in Northamptonshire. There are still a few places left so contact us via our email if you want to go.

There are several Plant Hunter Fairs coming up this month – Saturday 13th in Shrewsbury; Sunday 14th Capesthorne Hall’ Saturday 27th Carsington Water and Monday 19th Arley Arboretum in Worcestershire. See their website for full details.