Denton Gardening Club
Introduction
Denton Gardening Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (though there are occasional exceptions). Between October and April meetings with guest speakers are held in the village hall and in the summer meetings include evening outings locally, perhaps a visit to a garden or nursery, as well as meetings in our own members' gardens.
We also hold an Annual Show, summer outing, plant sales and other events. New members are most welcome so do come along and join us. Details of the current programme appear below.
Chairman: Mr Ronnie Phillips
For Further information about the Club contact:
Anne Carden, 788279.
Meetings
Between October and April meetings with guest speakers are held in the village hall. Previous meetings have been on subjects such as Garden Design, Perennials, Orchids and Container Gardening. Whatever you are interested in there will be something for you!
The summer schedule includes evening outings locally, perhaps a visit to a garden or nursery, as well as meetings in our own members' gardens.
Current Programme
- Tuesday, 18th May – Visit to Hardy Bamboo Nursery
Our first visit this summer is to the well known Hardy Bamboo Nursery at Sunny Side, Heath Road, Kenninghall run by Paul and Diana Whittaker
- Tuesday, 15th June – Visit to Member's Garden
We are invited to visit the lovely garden of John and Julia Hunt at Heath Farm, Homersfield. Their roses should be at their peak in June.
Meet at Village Hall at 7.00 pm (or go direct). - Tuesday, 20th July – Visit to Evergreens Family Garden Centre
Carl Cooper opened his new Garden Centre at London Road, Weston, Beccles last year. He specialises in unusual and exotic plants, and has offered to open the Centre up especially for us to enjoy an evening visit.
Meet at Village Hall at 6.30 pm for 7.00 start (or go direct). - Tuesday, 18th August – Garden Visit
Alan and Carol Smith have kindly offered to show us round their large and interesting garden (look out for the fountain!) at Low Road, Hoxne (opposite the Swan Pub).
Meet at Village Hall at 6.45 pm (or go direct). - Tuesday, 4th September – Autumn Show
The Show is open to all. Please try and enter as much as possible to make it as successful as in other years. In the usual Denton spirit, it is the taking part that is important, not the winning. Schedules will be available at all the summer events.
This includes a tour of the nursery and refreshments. Meet at Denton Village Hall at 6.45 p.m.
For further information about these events please contact: De Hayward, 788441
Seed Buying
Every year the Club organises a bulk-buying scheme for seed purchases and obtains a substantial discount. For further details contact George Porter: 788685.
The closing date for orders this year is 15th December.
Just click on any of the small pictures below if you would like a larger image!
The Annual Show
An Annual Open Show is held in July or at the beginning of September. The 2010 Show will be held on 4th September.
Full details of the show schedule etc. together with an entry form will appear here in due course.
For further information contact:
Anne Carden, 788279.
The following photos are from recent shows.
