by Susan Harris | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Durham University have taken the decision that the Botanic Garden will not open until September, at the earliest. Further information will be posted on their website asap.
by Susan Harris | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sadly we now have to also cancel our July meeting, which was a visit to New Cottage garden and three neighbouring NGS gardens at Croft, Darlington. We hope to rearrange the visit to the same month in 2021. We hope all members and their loved ones are safe and well,...
by Susan Harris | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
15-21 June 2020 is BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK, supported by The Duchess of Cornwall. As a keen gardener, Her Royal Highness has created her own arrangement of British flowers grown and picked by her at Birkhall, Scotland, featuring forget-me-nots, cranesbill, alchemilla,...
by Susan Harris | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Emm Shaw is offering a delivery service if you wish to purchase flowers/foliage and foam to make an arrangement at home for yourself, or as a gift. Contact her on 01388 529188, or comment on her Facebook page.
by Susan Harris | Jun 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The NGS yesterday announced that some gardens are now opening for visits! Details from the NGS website. Thornton Hall, Darlington, has announced the following open dates: Wednesdays 10th June, 17th June, 24th June, 1st, 8th and 15th July, plus Sunday 5th July. Tea,...
by Susan Harris | Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
There will be no gardens open this year under the National Gardens Scheme – for the first time in 93 years. The NGS was expected to see 3,700 private gardens open to the public this summer to raise money for nursing charities including Marie Curie and...
