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“No Dig Gardening” by Russell Attwood
Well – who would have thought that a talk on “No-Dig” gardening would be so riveting – but it absolutely was. From the moment Russell Attwood started his presentation we were captivated. Russell is a very experienced gardener and a retired … Continue reading
BGA Meeting on Tuesday 18th April
Dear Members and Supporters We look forward to seeing you at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Darren Lerigo will be joining us. His talk will focus on how to use water in the garden – when we have too … Continue reading
BGA Open Garden(s)
Marysia who gave an inspiring talk for ‘My Gardens’ at the BGA meeting in January is opening her garden for the village Ukrainian fund for the week commencing 17 April. Marysia lives at 5 Nodders Way, Biddenham MK40 4BJ. Marysia … Continue reading
Inspiring Gardens
Many of us gain great enjoyment from visiting gardens large and small throughout the year. Paul Fricker, our Chair of BGA, is no exception and we were so pleased that he agreed to share with us some of his stunning … Continue reading
This Month in the Garden – December/January 2022/23
On a chilly, dismal, drab Sunday in early November when I was contemplating what to write for my December and January article I was reflecting on what I want from my garden at this time of the year. I came … Continue reading
365 Days of Colour – Nick Bailey
Tuesday 18th October was an evening to remember. The village hall was packed with members and visitors all eager to see and hear Nick Bailey, a regular contributor on BBC 2’s Gardeners’ World. This programme is, for many keen gardeners, … Continue reading
This Month in the Garden October
Well the rains came and we survived the heat of the summer – now our gardens and our poor beleaguered trees can recover. I understand that, to date, this has been the driest year since 1976. However, I have to … Continue reading
How to get your House Plants Thriving
On the 20th September we were pleased to welcome Jane Perrone. Jane is a freelance journalist specialising in plants and gardening. She writes for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Financial Times, Gardens Illustrated and The English Garden. … Continue reading
Annual General Meeting 2022
This took place on 19th July. Paul Fricker, Chair, welcomed all members and guests present. Paul went on to ouline the many highs of the Association during the year. We were able to keep going from September 2021 to February … Continue reading
This Month in the Garden – July 2022
There is nothing so satisfying as growing things – a sentiment I heard recently and I would add to that – and watching the rain fall gently on the things that are growing. Not a day to be gardening today … Continue reading