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Article by Rosemary Jones
Following on from last month, our members have some tips to share with you. Knowing that “more grows in a garden than the gardener knows she has planted,” I’ll hand over to Hanna Roberts to tell her story ….“My biggest … Continue reading
Posted in 2021
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Article by Glen Link
In the midst of a very wet winter, we are probably not thinking about drought resistant plants for our gardens. On the experience of previous summers, however, they will earn their place; we live in one of the driest areas … Continue reading
Posted in 2021
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The Perennial Mr Potter
Our November meeting was something completely different, it was titled “ The Perennial Mr Potter” Our guest, Bryan Thurlow, was a professional actor, and he retold the story of a man called Horace Potter. Potter’s dream was to restore a … Continue reading
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FAZED?
Remember that word? We like to challenge you!!!!! No-one in the Gardening Club is ever fazed by a situation! Read on……. Cast your minds back to our usual lovely December meeting when Club members enjoy a splendid Buffet and … Continue reading
Posted in 2022
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Trees & Shrubs by Barry Gayton
The March meeting saw the return of our loyal Barry Gayton, who spoke on the subject of “Trees & Shrubs”. He explained that the garden is far from boring at this time of the year, with many shrubs in flower … Continue reading
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Flowers and Bees – a Perfect Partnership
We all enjoyed a fascinating and really informative talk on 7 th April: David Coopspoke to us about “Flowers and Bees – a Perfect Partnership”. He is a long-timebeekeeper and plant scientist with a wide-ranging knowledge about both plantsand bees. … Continue reading
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Annual Show 2022 Guidelines
FOWLMERE & THRIPLOW GARDENING CLUB Guidelines for exhibiting at the Annual Show 2022 edition INTRODUCTION Exhibitors are encouraged to use these guidelines. They are complementary to the Show Schedule and deemed to be best practice for the preparation and display … Continue reading
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Gardening club visit to Cheshire June 2022
After a gap of 3 years, 28 garden club members enjoyed a 3 day visit to Cheshire, with the new RHS Bridgewater as our highlight. On the way up, our 1st stop was The Botanic Garden of the University of … Continue reading
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JULY 2022 -Diamond Anniversary talk by Bunny Guinness
We looked for someone special to give our Diamond Anniversary talk and decided to invite Bunny Guinness. A chartered landscape architect for over thirty years, Bunny has transformed so many different areas from inner city housing estates to golf courses. … Continue reading
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JUNE 2022- Diamond Anniversary Garden Party
On the evening of Thursday June 2nd, members of the Gardening Club gathered for a 60th Anniversary Soirée in the garden of The Dove House in Fowlmere. As the sun shone, guests sat round tables under the trees enjoying a … Continue reading
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