Category Archives: Gardening Group

Last month, members enjoyed a fantastic romp of a talk from Lizzie Impey. Lizzie, from Ravenshead, gave an insight into the history of flower growing and picking for many different events. She explained her own route into the business and … Continue reading →

Last month members enjoyed a lovely visit to Packwood House and gardens in Warwickshire. The dry day enabled us to enjoy walks around the kitchen garden, the Yew garden with over 100 trees of varying ages heights and health, the … Continue reading →

Last month’s meeting was a talk from the NGS online about Kiftsgate, a garden in the Cotswolds that has been nurtured and looked after by three generations of ladies from the same family.  Each generation has respected the ideas and … Continue reading →

February 20th is our first meeting of the new year and we welcome Rachel Barrowcliffe, a garden designer.   We meet as usual at the John Godber Centre from 1.30 to 3.30pm .   We are an open group so everyone is … Continue reading →

Members of the Gardening group enjoyed a warm, sunny day trip to Renishaw Hall, viewing the long borders and the different “rooms” in the gardens The white garden was particularly beautiful and scented too. The seven acres grow a variety … Continue reading →