Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.00 pm in Milford Community Centre, Sea Road SO41 0PH, unless stated otherwise.
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 Lacy Kitchen Garden - Andrew Hunt, Kingston Lacy 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 Lacy Kitchen Garden - Andrew Hunt, Kingston Lacy 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)
Programme for 2020
January 22nd
Confessions of a TV gardener David Domoney from ITV’s 'Love your Garden' (NB: 4th Wednesday of the month)
February 19th
Annual General Meeting followed by “Will there be enough cake?” Mark Porter, County Organiser, NGS
March 18th
Fabulous foliage and tempting tenders Steve Edney. A welcome return visit.
April 15th
Hanging basket demonstration Sue Berriman and Anne McMurtry
May 20th
Flowers of reserves and roadsides in the local area Gerald Ponting
June 17th
Plight of the Bumblebee Gill Perkins, Bumblebee Conservation Trust. A return visit, followed by a bumblebee walk in the afternoon of Wednesday 24th June (weather permitting)
July 15th
Out evening TBA
August
No meeting
September 16th
Late summer flowers and ornamental grasses Marina Christopher
October 21st
The Winter Garden Andy McIndoe
November 18th
Garden Design - making the most of your garden Simon Goldsack, Holme Gardens, Wareham
December 16th
Christmas Social Evening
Confessions of a TV gardener David Domoney from ITV’s 'Love your Garden' (NB: 4th Wednesday of the month)
February 19th
Annual General Meeting followed by “Will there be enough cake?” Mark Porter, County Organiser, NGS
March 18th
Fabulous foliage and tempting tenders Steve Edney. A welcome return visit.
April 15th
Hanging basket demonstration Sue Berriman and Anne McMurtry
May 20th
Flowers of reserves and roadsides in the local area Gerald Ponting
June 17th
Plight of the Bumblebee Gill Perkins, Bumblebee Conservation Trust. A return visit, followed by a bumblebee walk in the afternoon of Wednesday 24th June (weather permitting)
July 15th
Out evening TBA
August
No meeting
September 16th
Late summer flowers and ornamental grasses Marina Christopher
October 21st
The Winter Garden Andy McIndoe
November 18th
Garden Design - making the most of your garden Simon Goldsack, Holme Gardens, Wareham
December 16th
Christmas Social Evening