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THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN – April 20

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Admin

It is very sad that the celebration of new life at Easter and in springtime that should be the main feature of this month is being dominated by the isolation, illness and fear associated with coronavirus. Many of you may … Continue reading →

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Biddenham Gardeners’ Association – Important Message

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Admin

As new reports of Coronovirus (Covid-19) continue to develop along with Government advice to withdraw from social activities, the BGA Committee took the decision to cancel the Gardeners’ Question Time talk which was due to take place on Tuesday, 17th … Continue reading →

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This Month in the Garden – March 2020

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Admin

When you read this, the snowdrops, the first display of Spring, will very largely be dying down. If you want to have an even bigger and better display next year, or you have been inspired by the idea of having … Continue reading →

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MYTHOLOGY OF PLANTS

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Admin

The speaker at our meeting on 18th February was one of our own members, Joanna Baxter. Joanna is a knowledgeable gardener who specialises in acers and she has spoken to the BGA on a couple of occasions. The subject of … Continue reading →

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This Month In The Garden – February 2020

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Admin

How are your New Year resolutions going?  If paying more attention to the garden featured amongst them this is the time to start putting your resolve to the test. Busy times lie ahead and it is a good idea to … Continue reading →

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My Garden – 2020

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Admin

We started our new Biddenham Gardeners’ Association year with an excellent turn out of members and visitors.  The “My Garden” talks, which we feature every January, are always very popular and this year was no exception.  Two very different gardens … Continue reading →

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This Month In The Garden – December 2019/January 2020

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Admin

Over the next couple of months there are likely to be quite a few days when the weather won’t be conducive to working out- of- doors. There are, however, plenty of jobs to keep you busy if you can get … Continue reading →

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From Fields to Floribunda

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Admin

At our November meeting we welcomed Alison Green.  Alison, who is a garden designer, took us on a journey of how she created her beautiful garden in North Enfield.  Her talk was interspersed by some very useful gardening and landscaping … Continue reading →

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This Month in The Garden – November 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Admin

As this year draws near to its end we are seeing a repeat of last year’s weather; a long period of drought followed by a wet October. There is a difference though, as the period of drought was neither as … Continue reading →

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A Labour of Love (Alpines and Bulbs) by Rob Potterton

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Admin

The speaker at our meeting on 15th October was Rob Potterton of Pottertons Nursery near Caistor in Lincolnshire. Rob’s subject was “A Labour of Love. Alpine, plants and bulbs.” His highly informative and entertaining talk was illustrated with excellent photographs … Continue reading →

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