Garden Visit 20th July

On Tuesday evening, 20th July, we are invited to visit the Hidden Gardens of Croft, which are being opened especially for our group.  You can bring a friend, and the cost is £6 which gives entry to four adjacent gardens, tea and cake.  The proceeds will go to support...

British Flowers Week

British flowers week is 14-20 June, and gardeners are encouraged to celebrate this by displaying flowers and foliage in windows – those grown at home as well as by commercial growers.  During the week florists will offer virtual tours of their own gardens and...

22nd June Pimms Night!

All members should receive a letter in the next few days, inviting you to an informal get together in Wolsingham Recreation Ground, at 6.30pm, Tuesday 22nd June.  We are not allowed to book the St Annes Centre, so we hope for fine weather! Please bring your outdoor...

Peat based compost

The sale of peat-based compost is set to be banned after years of delays, the Government will announce this week. Peat compost, often sold as  ‘multi purpose’ compost, with no clear labelling showing that it contains peat.  The majority is imported from...