Denton Gardening Club
Introduction
Denton Gardening Club normally meets on the 3rd Tuesday most months (though there are occasional exceptions, like the month of the Annual Show). 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 outings, plant sales and other events. New members are most welcome so do come along and join us. Details of the current programme appear below.
Contact: Adele Godsmark: 01986 788352, Email
Information about the history of the Club appear on the Club History Page.
Meetings
Between October and April meetings with guest speakers are held in the Village Hall, starting at 7.30 pm. 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.
Club Programmes 2025/26
Autumn-Winter Programme 2025/6
NB - No meeting in September.
- October 21st - Pelargoniums - Ken Abel.
- November 18th - An A to Z of Bulbs - Johnny Walkers.
- December 16th - Christmas Social Evening - Details to be confirmed.
- Tuesday May 20th.
A visit to Flint Vineyard, 7pm
No charge.
Flint Vineyard, Camphill Farm, Earsham, NR35 2AH.
We begin our summer programme with a tour of Flint Vineyard. Established in 2016 the winemaker Ben Witchell has kindly agreed to show us around.
With 35,000+ vines, a cutting-edge winery, and a reputation for making some of the UK’s most exciting wines, Flint is firmly on the map.
Our visit will come at an exciting time with more recent vines planted and exciting plans for the future.
We will wander amongst the vines to gain a better understanding of how they are managed and then get a chance to see where the magic of wine making happens in the recently expanded winery. We will have the chance to taste some wine and you can buy a glass later if you feel like it.
Park in the car park below the farm where we will assemble to meet Ben. - Tuesday June 17th.
A private visit to Squires Barn, St Cross, 6.45pm
Cost £6.00 per person to include home-made refreshments. (This will be subsidised £1 per member by the club).
Squires Barn, St Cross South Elmham, Harleston, IP20 0PA (Directions to follow).
Parking in front of the house so please car share and park as directed in front of the house.
Stephen and Ann Mulligan open their garden for the National Garden Scheme and have kindly invited us to visit.
Developed from a small garden and paddock over the last 13 years this 3 acre garden is full of interest.
There is imaginative mixed planting for interest all year round. There are 2 ponds – one ornamental and one more natural as well as thoughtfully planted island beds with stands of interesting trees.
The current owners have spent the past few years turning a paddock into a garden with many differing aspects. On slightly sloping ground there are views around the garden and across the surrounding countryside. Mixed beds have been created with shrubs and herbaceous planting, whilst trees and spring bulbs have been planted throughout to encourage the visitor to wander at leisure, providing interest across the seasons. Seating throughout the garden encourages the visitor to view the garden from different angles. An existing orchard and raised vegetable beds and fruit cage provide crops throughout the year.
A large ornamental pond with waterfall features water lilies and fish with mixed planting edges. A wildflower mound has been created in one corner of the garden.
An existing horse pond features some native planting and mature ash trees but does dry out in recent years.
During 2022 a swimming pool was installed with grassed surround and potted shrubs. - Tuesday July 15th.
A visit to Bungay.
47 Beccles Road, Bungay NR35 1HT. Time to be notified.
Cost – donations to a charity of the Warnes' choice.
John and Betty Warnes have been keen gardeners for many years. They have kindly invited us to visit their garden which is at its best mid to late summer.
There is a courtyard garden with containers as well as flowerbeds plus another lawned area, with trees and more beds overlooking the Waveney marshes.
We may go on to visit another garden, to be confirmed nearer the date. - Tuesday August 19th. Meet at 7pm.
A private visit to The Southwold Flower Company just off the Wangford Rd (B1126) in Reydon, Southwold. For sat-nav use IP18 6SJ.
Cost - £7.00 per person to include a small bunch of cut your own flowers. (This will be subsidised £1 per member by the club).
The Southwold Flower Company began life in March 2013, working out of a small second-hand greenhouse in Cratfield.
As demand for their blooms grew they expanded and were soon using the full one-acre site to grow their flowers.
After four years they moved to their current location in Reydon, where their new home has allowed them to expand the farm to four acres.
With an emphasis on seasonal blooms they operate a pick your own bouquet service where you can enjoy the whole experience of being surrounded by beautiful scented blooms in the Suffolk countryside.
They supply fresh flowers for delivery and dried flowers. The farm is also hosts workshops. -
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Full details of the Autumn/Winter Programme will appear here soon.
Summer Programme 2025
All summer meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. See timings below for each meeting. Please try to car share where possible and park considerately to neighbours. As always wear footwear suitable for uneven ground!
The Annual Show
An Annual Open Show is held either in July or, more commonly, at the beginning of September, or even at the end of August!
The 2025 Show will be held on Saturday 30th August
Full details, the entry form etc. can be seen on the Show Page.Details of this year's winners and those from previous Shows appear on the Show History Page.
Christmas Tree Competition 22
Following on last year's triumph, the Club again decided to enter a tree in the Alburgh competition.
There were more entries this year, including one from the Art Group, but the Club won again -
The tree was then proudly displayed at the Club's very successful Christmas Social Event on December 29th.Christmas Tree Competition 21
A group of Club members joined together to create an entry in the 2021 Alburgh Church Christmas Tree Festival. To their great delight, following a poll of those attending, they were rewarded with First Prize.
The pictures below, thanks to Peter Wiltshire, show:
The winning entry -
The trophy and certificate -
And the plaque on the trophy -
Club Gatherings
Just click on any of the small pictures below if you would like a larger image!
The following photos are from recent shows – click to enlarge.
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