Biggleswade & District
Gardening Club
Monthly Meetings
All meetings are held at
(unless otherwise stated).
There is an attendance fee of £1.00 per member (£2.00 for non-members)
for each monthly meeting. This charge includes refreshments.
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August - no meeting |
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Wednesday 16th January 2008 |
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Jenni & Simon Cooper Fascinating grounds containing historic woodlands, walled garden and ice house. |
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Wednesday 20th February 2008 |
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Plait in History Sandra Barker Demonstration of
straw plaiting which once made a very important contribution to the local
economy |
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Wednesday 19th March 2008 |
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Dennis Gifford The garden of the famous Cambridge College over 25 years - through the eyes of its former Head Gardener |
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Wednesday 16th April 2008 |
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Propagation & Culinary
uses Herbal Haven Some tips, from this local specialist nursery, for
making the most of culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs |
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Wednesday 21st May 2008 |
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Aquilegias Mr Drake A look at this beautiful early summer flowering perennial by local grower and National Collection holder |
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Wednesday 18th June 2008 |
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A walk with a camera in Thetford Forest T. Burlingham On the trail of the flora and fauna of this Norfolk Forest Park |
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Wednesday 16th July 2008 |
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Role of the Police
Wildlife Officer B. Kaufman-Wright Protecting our more vulnerable animals and birds from the criminals |
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Wednesday 17th September 2008 |
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Pickwicks Horticultural Scrapbook Mike Petty Some characters and tales from rural life by local
Historian and Researcher |
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Wednesday 15th October 2008 |
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New developments at
Wimpole Philip Whaites Return visit from the Head Gardener to give us an
update on the developments at this local National trust property |
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Wednesday 19th November 2008 |
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Patio
gardening and gardening in small spaces Rodney Tibbs How to make the most of every inch of slabs and soil |
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Wednesday 17th December 2008 |
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Annual General Meeting Followed by a short entertainment - details later |
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