Programme for 2019
January 16th
Saving the Bumblebee and how the gardener can help - Gill Perkins, Bumblebee Conservation Trust
NB. This meeting will be at All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford.
February 20th
AGM# followed by Restoration of the Kingston Lacey Kitchen Garden - Andrew Hunt, Kingston Lacey Garden Project Manager
March 20th
Gardening in the shade - Steve Austin. A welcome return visit from this plantsman and nurseryman.
April 17th
Drought plants - Janette Merillion, horticultural speaker and garden designer
May 15th
All there is to know about orchids at home and orchid production at the nursery - Malcolm Gregory, Double H Nursery, New Milton
June 19th
The history of the cottage garden - Neil Lovesey, nursery owner, Picket Lane Nursery, Dorset
July 17th
Out evening - ‘Ivy Bank’, Vinegar Hill, Milford on Sea. A glass of wine and a wander around this beautiful garden. NB. 6.30pm start; only members and their guests for this evening.
August
No meeting
September 18th
Container bulbs for a year of flowers - Tim Woodland
October 16th
Exploring the South Island of New Zealand - Rosemary Legrand. A return visit from this well-travelled speaker who always has great pictures.
November 20th
All aspects of rose care - Stewart Pocock, Pococks Roses of Romsey. Rose products for sale.
December 18th
Christmas Social Evening (NB change from original published date)
Saving the Bumblebee and how the gardener can help - Gill Perkins, Bumblebee Conservation Trust
NB. This meeting will be at All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford.
February 20th
AGM# followed by Restoration of the Kingston Lacey Kitchen Garden - Andrew Hunt, Kingston Lacey Garden Project Manager
March 20th
Gardening in the shade - Steve Austin. A welcome return visit from this plantsman and nurseryman.
April 17th
Drought plants - Janette Merillion, horticultural speaker and garden designer
May 15th
All there is to know about orchids at home and orchid production at the nursery - Malcolm Gregory, Double H Nursery, New Milton
June 19th
The history of the cottage garden - Neil Lovesey, nursery owner, Picket Lane Nursery, Dorset
July 17th
Out evening - ‘Ivy Bank’, Vinegar Hill, Milford on Sea. A glass of wine and a wander around this beautiful garden. NB. 6.30pm start; only members and their guests for this evening.
August
No meeting
September 18th
Container bulbs for a year of flowers - Tim Woodland
October 16th
Exploring the South Island of New Zealand - Rosemary Legrand. A return visit from this well-travelled speaker who always has great pictures.
November 20th
All aspects of rose care - Stewart Pocock, Pococks Roses of Romsey. Rose products for sale.
December 18th
Christmas Social Evening (NB change from original published date)
The 2020 programme will be published around November/December.