There’s plenty happening between now and our next meeting on April 10th when John Cullen will tell us about his “healthy obsession with Achillea”. As usual we will be at the Christ Church Centre; tea/coffee from 6.45 and the meeting starts at 7.30pm.
Remember to bring your booking form and cheque for the May 29th coach trip to Norwell – this trip is likely to fill up fast!
If you missed our trip to Ashwoods Nusery and John’s Garden they have some Winter Open Days on March 15, 21 and 29 and Spring Open Days start on April 5th.
The Plant Hunters’ Fairs start in March and our first local (ish) one is in Northwich at Arley Hall and Gardens on Sunday March 23rd. The following Sunday – March 30th – is much closer to home at Sugnall Walled Garden. Both are from 10am – 4pm; £5 for Arley Hall, £1 for Sugnall.
Then in April they are at Weston Park on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th, 10 am – 4pm and £5 entry; tickets in advance. Full details of all the Fairs and how to buy tickets are on their website.
Flower Power Plant Fairs start in April, including Sandon Hall – more details on their website.
Some gardens are now opening for the NGS but most are further south and west. The Millennium Garden in Lichfield will be open on Sunday March 23rd from 1 – 5pm and will cost £4.
Trentham Gardens Spring Bulb Festival starts on March 30th and runs until May 18th – it looks as if it could be well worth a visit.
Further afield RHS Bridgewater has a Spring Plant Fair organised with Plant Heritage North West from Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th April. Admission fees to the garden will still apply.
Stone Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society 