April's garden visit was to Malmesbury and the home of the naked gardeners at Abbey House Gardens. Here are the photos from a glorious day in glorious surroundings. Photos provided by Ros Nichols and Val Payne:
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Monday, 10 May 2010
Friday, 30 April 2010
April talk
April's guest speaker was Julia Tremlett from Bickham House, Kenton who gave an informative insight into the workings of the National Gardens Scheme in Devon. With such enthusiasm she showed many photos of the gardens in the scheme in Devon. She explained the history of the scheme and the criteria for having a garden be included within it.
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Spring Flower Show Results
Today's Spring Flower Show at The New Hall was very well supported by new and old members. The spring blooms gave a fragrant and colourful display for the many visitors, in what has been a difficult spring for gardeners.
The results were as follows:
In the Decorative Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Angela Cottrell, Christine Moore, Jeanne Barnett and Emma Nichols. Christine Moore won the Award of Merit for her ‘Spring Wedding’ exhibit. Emma Nichols won the special award for the novice class ‘An Arrangement in an unusual container’.
The winners in the Children’s’ Sections were Paige Nichols and Jessica Ridgeway.
In the Cut Flowers Section the principal prize-winners were Margaret Grose, Chad Stone, Ann Crawford, Rachael Hart, Roger Pike, Mary Coles and Peter Billing with Chad Stone winning the Award of Merit for a vase of narcissi.
In the Shrubs and Trees Section the principal prize-winners were Angela Parrott, Jean Bennett, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for three camellias.
In the Pot Plant Section the principal prize-winners were Ros Pike, Emma Nichols, Pat Cyprus, Stephanie Sporne, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for a beautiful orchid.
The Members Competition for a pot of Shakespeare tulips, provided by the Club, was won by Pat Cyprus who won the Sue Gollop Trophy.
In the Photography Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Jean Webb and Pam Pebworth with Tim Nichols, winning the Award of Merit with his photo of ‘Reflections’.
Finally, the Jubilee Class was won by Ros Nichols with 23 points for a collection including a flower arrangement, an Azalea and a photograph. Second was Janet Billing and join third was Peter Billing and Susan Gollop.
The Committee would like to thank the judges, Colin Barrow, Mary Tucker and Tony Britton for their time and hard work and all the helpers and exhibitors – new and old - for a top quality show.
Photos on the next post.
The results were as follows:
In the Decorative Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Angela Cottrell, Christine Moore, Jeanne Barnett and Emma Nichols. Christine Moore won the Award of Merit for her ‘Spring Wedding’ exhibit. Emma Nichols won the special award for the novice class ‘An Arrangement in an unusual container’.
The winners in the Children’s’ Sections were Paige Nichols and Jessica Ridgeway.
In the Cut Flowers Section the principal prize-winners were Margaret Grose, Chad Stone, Ann Crawford, Rachael Hart, Roger Pike, Mary Coles and Peter Billing with Chad Stone winning the Award of Merit for a vase of narcissi.
In the Shrubs and Trees Section the principal prize-winners were Angela Parrott, Jean Bennett, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for three camellias.
In the Pot Plant Section the principal prize-winners were Ros Pike, Emma Nichols, Pat Cyprus, Stephanie Sporne, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for a beautiful orchid.
The Members Competition for a pot of Shakespeare tulips, provided by the Club, was won by Pat Cyprus who won the Sue Gollop Trophy.
In the Photography Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Jean Webb and Pam Pebworth with Tim Nichols, winning the Award of Merit with his photo of ‘Reflections’.
Finally, the Jubilee Class was won by Ros Nichols with 23 points for a collection including a flower arrangement, an Azalea and a photograph. Second was Janet Billing and join third was Peter Billing and Susan Gollop.
The Committee would like to thank the judges, Colin Barrow, Mary Tucker and Tony Britton for their time and hard work and all the helpers and exhibitors – new and old - for a top quality show.
Photos on the next post.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Garden Visit to Stourhead
The first garden visit of the year was to Stourhead on a cold and overcast March day. Members went in search of daffodils but only found lots snowdrops and crocus.
Photos taken by Val Payne:
Photos taken by Val Payne:
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Mid Devon Show Planning Meeting
Ideas are now being gathered for the Club's annual exhibit in the Garden & Flower Marquee at Mid Devon Show on Saturday 24th July.
The theme of the show and the marquee is Grassland. Anyone who can help or has any ideas please use the contact us feature at the top of the page.
There is a planning meeting on Tuesday 6th April.
The theme of the show and the marquee is Grassland. Anyone who can help or has any ideas please use the contact us feature at the top of the page.
There is a planning meeting on Tuesday 6th April.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
March talk - A Victorian Walled Garden
Chris Smith from Pennard Plants, near Shepton Mallet visited the Club to give an interesting talk about Tales from a Victorian Walled Garden. His nursery is based in the walled garden of Pennard House in the village of Pennard, Somerset.
He told of how the garden would have been run in Victorian times, how it was run by the head gardener and a large team of staff. He told tales of how they used to get the best produce, fruit, vegetables and flowers and amusing stories of how they used to catch mice and prolong the life of a bunch of grapes. He also stated how he had discovered the garden after many years of neglect and transformed into a working nursery.
He brought plants for sale and chatted to members and answered questions.
He told of how the garden would have been run in Victorian times, how it was run by the head gardener and a large team of staff. He told tales of how they used to get the best produce, fruit, vegetables and flowers and amusing stories of how they used to catch mice and prolong the life of a bunch of grapes. He also stated how he had discovered the garden after many years of neglect and transformed into a working nursery.
He brought plants for sale and chatted to members and answered questions.
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