West Bergholt Gardeners

Large garden, small window box, devoted gardener or just a passing interest? Why not join your local gardeners club?

Our members are an informal and friendly group of people who meet on the 3rd Monday during the months September to December and February to May. At these meetings they listen to advice and gain inspiration from interesting speakers on a wide range of topics relating to gardening and gardens. Coffee or tea plus a generous raffle (£2 for 3 tickets) are included too. They are always happy to welcome new members or occasional visitors so, if you share a love of plants and flowers, please come along to join in. The programme for the new season is below.

Dates for 2024-2025

September 16: Marc McHearne from Beth Chatto Gardens. Beth Chatto were involved in the Wellbeing Garden project.
Plus, we’ll have our brief AGM—consider joining our committee or sharing your ideas for future meetings!
October 21: Dr. Ian Bedford, a renowned research entomologist, will enlighten us on why we all need wasps. 🐝
November 18: Rose Cottage Plants, specialists in dahlias, bulbs, and perennials, will guide us on planning for Spring. There will also be an opportunity to purchase their quality products.
December 9 (second Monday): Our ever-popular annual quiz returns! 📝

The group also arrange visits to beautiful public and private gardens during the summer months (in 2024 these included a behind the scenes tour of Olivers Plant Specialists near Coggeshall, a coach trip to Hever Castle Gardens in Kent and a return visit to Blunts Hall near Witham.

24th April – A self-drive visit to Olivers Plant Specialists near Coggeshall – a behind the scenes tour, and a visit to their Black Horse Café,
13th June – A coach trip to Hever Castle Gardens in Kent,
1st August – A self-drive visit to Blunts Hall near Witham.

Our meetings are held in the Orpen Hall at 7.15 pm and the annual membership fee for 2024-2025 is £25 or £5 per visit on Speaker nights.

Annual membership fees will either be collected at the first meeting in September by cash, cheque or card payment or can be paid by bank transfer prior to the meeting (email for bank payment details).

Contact

For further information, please contact:
[email protected].

We look forward to seeing you.

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