Our October meeting is on Thursday 10th at 7.30 at the Christ Church Centre when Andrew Ward of Norwell Nurseries and Gardens will give a talk – The Late Show, Autumn’s Floral Finale. He tells us don’t put your garden to bed at the end of August; September and October can provide better weather and an absolute cacophony of colour. Norwell Gardens are renowned for their autumn display stretching through to November, led by asters that don’t get mildew, glorious richly coloured salvias, Gauras with their light wafty butterfly-like blooms all against a backdrop of stately, elegant grasses, and many others. Find the right ones for you and how to grow them easily.

Andrew trained as a Plant Breeder and started Norwell Nurseries and Gardens 29 years ago with his wife Helen. The garden holds over 2,500 different varieties of plant and has featured in many magazines. It is renowned for colour from spring but especially in the autumn when the National Collection of Hardy Chrysanthemums can be seen.

Please note that we will not have a plants sale table this meeting as Andrew will be bringing plants with him for sale – you will be able to pay by cash or card. You can also pre-order for collection at the meeting by going to the website.

Members last date for booking a place on our Glorious Gardens of North Wales holiday with Regent Travel next June is Friday October 11th.

A few photos from our trip to RHS Harlow Carr are now up in the Photo Gallery as well as some photos from other garden visits by members. In the meantime the Dorothy Clive Gardens will be open for the Autumn/Winter season on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am – 4pm.