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AGM and Quiz Night 6th February 2025

Posted on 9th March, 2025 by Carol

The Fowlmere and Thriplow Gardening Club holds its AGM in February eachyear. This year we heard reports from our Chairman, Rosemary Jones, from ourTreasurer, our Membership Secretary, our Garden Show Co-ordinator and ourProgramme Secretary. Overall 2024 was a very positive … Continue reading →

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6th March- The Foster Iris Collection – Lucy Skellorn

Posted on 9th March, 2025 by Carol

Our first speaker this year was Lucy Skellorn from Suffolk. Lucy grew up inStowmarket and a picture of her great- great-grandfather Sir Michael Fosterhung on the wall in her parents’ home. “ We knew he was involved in Irisbreeding but … Continue reading →

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3rd April – The World of Alpines – David Livermore

Posted on 6th April, 2025 by Carol

Over the last 30 years David Livermore has become an expert on Alpine plants and gave us a very interesting and comprehensive talk. He explained that Alpine plants can be defined as those that grow above the treeline, or those … Continue reading →

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Italian Gardens – Alan Mason

Posted on 2nd May, 2025 by Carol

Our speaker in May was Alan Mason. He is one of Europe’s top garden designers and founder member of the Professional Gardeners Guild. One of his great successes in the UK is Harewood House near Leeds. He has produced many … Continue reading →

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