Richard of Withypitts Dahlias – New Grove Nursery, will give us the benefit of his professional expertise. Withypitts Dahlias are renowned countrywide as the grower of the highest quality farmed, cut flower dahlias. They are used by leading event florists at venues such as Westminster Abbey, The Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Tate Modern and The…Continue Reading “Wednesday 24 July: free Talk on Dahlias & Dahlias on sale”
Once again, we’ll be at Gypsy Hill Village Fete. It takes place 12 July `12 – 4 pm. Come along to say hello, get supplies from the pop up Hut,and maybe join us if you’re not a member. The fete will be held in Station Gardens and local Basketball court and all along Sainsbury Road, located…Continue Reading “Gipsy Hill Village Fete”
Our June Talk is “Plants, People and Participation” Dr Elyssa Livergant will be telling us about next steps at the South London Botanical Institute. Do join us. Everyone is very welcome. The Talk starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30. It will be held at the Old Library, Knights Hill SE27. Bring cash for donations, refreshments…Continue Reading “Wednesday 26 June: free Talk”
Our May talk is “Growing Between the Cracks”. Alice Ashton will speak about how a grassroots urban community growing project at Loughborough Farm has survived and evolved over the last decade. Do join us. Everyone is very welcome. The Talk starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30. It will be held at the Old Library,…Continue Reading “Wednesday 22 May: free Talk”
Speaker: Claire Mitchell, The Garden Editor An inspiring and motivating look at the science of climate change and what it means for gardeners. I cover the science of climate change in accessible terms; the changing temperatures and rain patterns in the area; and what this means in practice for gardens and gardeners. The focus continues…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Climate Change and Gardening, what does it all mean?”