Events for 2011
All events to be held at the Branksome St. Aldelm Centre unless otherwise specified, for address details and interactive map see the About Us page. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm except where stated (members free, visitors £3).
January 18th, Tuesday | “Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens; Past, Present and Future” by Stephen Griffith (Head Gardener) |
February 15th, Tuesday | “Sustainable Gardening” by Diana Guy |
March 15th, Tuesday | “Exploring the North Island of New Zealand” by Rosemary Legrand |
April 2nd, Saturday | SPRING FLOWER SHOW
2pm - 5pm Admission Free
Hon Show Secretary: 01202 752014 |
April 19th , Tuesday | “Lilies and Summer Flowering Bulbs”
by Donald Everitt |
May 17th, Tuesday | “Hidden Gardens of London”
by Bob Ayres |
May 21st, Saturday | PLANT SALE 10am – 12 noon
St John’s Church Heatherlands, Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole |
June 21st, Tuesday | “Organic Pest Control”
by The Gold Club |
July 9th, Saturday | SUMMER FLOWER SHOW 2pm - 5pm Admission Free
Hon Show Secretary: 01202 752014 |
July 19th, Tuesday | “The Restoration of Hestercombe Gardens"
by David Usher (Head Gardener) |
August 16th, Tuesday | “Cultivated Orchids"
by Roger Grieg |
September 20th, Tuesday | “Autumn Colour in the Garden” by The Gold Club |
October 18th, Tuesday | “Spring Glory” by Andrew McIndoe (Managing Director of Hilliers) |
November 15th, Tuesday | “Flower Arranging for Christmas” by Elizabeth Witcombe |
December 6th, Tuesday | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
including American Supper and Christmas Flower Arranging Competition |
January 17th, Tuesday 2012 | “Horticultural Quiz” by The Gold Club |