Author Archives: Carol

In our August meeting we were given an insight into the history of Capel Manor in Enfield. It was given by Anne Luder, a past student and then a lecturer for 25 years. The gardens on the estate were planted … Continue reading →

September’s speaker was Simon White on the subject of “Ramblers & climbers in all situations”. He has recently retired from Peter Beales Roses, after working there for over 40 years and has received an RHS Long Service award for his … Continue reading →

This month’s talk was an insight into the work of Humphry Repton, his books and  planning the landscape at Waresley Park by Eleanor Jack. Repton was born in Bury St Edmunds in 1752 and regarded as the last great designer … Continue reading →

Everything we wanted to know about growing dahlias was explained to us by Kim O’Brien, our November speaker. Kim has been growing the flowers for over 25 years and has 250 varieties on her plot. As well as a florist, … Continue reading →

Our last meeting in 2025 was a jolly festive event. Julie Woods came to deck the halls, demonstrating a range of floral arrangements suitable for table and doors. A raffle was held with a sum of £130 donated to the … Continue reading →

In March we saw the return of Jim Paine, who is an environmentalist, horticulturalist and for decades ran a nursery in Attleborough. His talk was titled “Gardening in the shade”.  He gave us an insight into the seasons and how … Continue reading →

In April we had an amusing and informative talk by Brian Carline, based on one of his books “Soil, Sweat & Tears”. The book is geared at people who are reluctant gardeners and are negative about it. Brian was a … Continue reading →

Due to the elections in May occupying both village halls, we held our meeting at St Mary’s church in Fowlmere. David & Claire Hinckley delivered a very interesting talk on the benefits of growing heritage tomatoes, their history, varieties and … Continue reading →