Category Archives: Autumn

From Fields to Floribunda

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

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

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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A zest for herbs by Caroline Holmes

The speaker at our meeting on 16th October was Caroline Holmes who gave a talk entitled “A Zest for Herbs”. Caroline is a well-known gardening author and lecturer who has written eleven books including works on garden history, studies of … Continue reading

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“Garden Bugs”  Cohabit, Conserve or Control

We were pleased to welcome Dr Ian Bedford to our September meeting. Ian is head of the Entomology facility at the John Innes Centre in Norwich which is one of the UK’s leading Plant Science Research Centres. From a childhood … Continue reading

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Paxton Pits – A Community Nature Reserve by Trevor Gunton

The subject of our meeting on 21 November was Paxton Pits, a community Nature Reserve, and our speaker was Trevor Gunton who was a founder member of the Friends of Paxton Pits. The Paxton Pits Friends are the largest nature … Continue reading

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Seasonal Hanging Baskets Demonstration by Lamorna Thomas

At our meeting on 17th October our speaker, Lamorna Thomas, gave a practical demonstration on seasonal hanging baskets. Lamorna runs a garden design and maintenance business and works as a ‘Garden Angel’ giving advice at  Scotsdale’s Garden Centre. Lamorna‘s demonstration … Continue reading

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Wildlife in the Pond

At our November meeting Linda Smith spoke on the subject of ‘Planting for Wildlife in your Garden Pond’. Linda runs Waterside Nursery in Leicestershire. For the last six years Linda has won a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show … Continue reading

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Outing to Thenford Gardens and Arboretum 15th October 2016

On Saturday, 15th October 2016, a full capacity coach of 39 members of the Biddenham Gardeners Association enjoyed a visit to Thenford Gardens and Arboretum. Shortly after our visit a new website was launched which provides full visitor information and shows off … Continue reading

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Colour in the Autumn Garden

There was an excellent turn out of 50 plus people at our October meeting and we were delighted to welcome some new members as well as those who attend regularly.  Roger Harvey from Harveys Garden Plants, a family run nursery, … Continue reading

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