Yearly Archives: 2011

The February meeting did make us feel that at last the winter was early over. We welcomed back Joe Sharman of Monksilver Nursery, Cottenham, and his subject was ‘Snowdrops’,on which he is a well-known expert. Anyone who thought a snowdrop … Continue reading →

Our talk in March by Dr William Block of Cambridgeshire Bee Keepers was entitled ‘Why Keep Bees?’ It was very well attended –deservedly so, as it was a fascinating evening covering every side of bee keeping. It is an absorbing … Continue reading →

Our March meeting was well attended and members enjoyed the talk by Julie Dore on Hedgerow Herbs. Julie is a medical herbalist with clinics in Girton, Royston and St Ives. Her illustrated lecture gave us a most interesting insight into … Continue reading →

By the time you read these words the splendid display of spring flowers in your garden will be a distant memory. But spare a thought for the lovely Hellebores which brought promises of a summer to follow. But, what do … Continue reading →

Well, we know all about pond and river life following our absorbing talk from Barry Kauffman-Wright. Every pond, river or reservoir was mentioned – OK, that must be an exaggeration but if you attended the last meeting of the Gardening … Continue reading →

The garden-visiting season has started in earnest. This last month saw the Gardening Club visiting two very different gardens. Firstly we visited the Savill & Valley Gardens in Windsor Great Park. Barbara Harper writes “A lovely day – such a … Continue reading →

Last month a coach full of Gardening Club members made their way to the Isle of Wight to spend a long weekend looking at gardens. Our first stop was on the way to the coast and we all enjoyed the … Continue reading →

Despite the summer holidays with families still enjoying themselves in exotic destinations and the Duxford Airshow mopping up many residents, the Annual Show progressed with re-assuring dependability. High standards set by the RHS and WI guidelines are always followed to … Continue reading →

Members enjoyed an informative AGM with Hilary Magnay giving some fascinating facts and figures about our Annual Show. The biggest change was to vote in a new Vice Chairman – Keith Evans – who agreed to continue as Membership Secretary … Continue reading →

Dr Tim Upson, Curator of Cambridge Botanic Garden took time off from his day job last month to talk to the Gardening Club about lavendula – lavender to you and me! Tim seems to have a thousand and one jobs … Continue reading →