Please note that our Saturday afternoon talks from January 2024 are now at Wetherden Village Hall, IP14 3JS. Tea & Cakes still available after the talks! More details and a map can be found at: https://yourhall.co.uk/hall/wetherden-village-hall/
Continue reading →Our first talk of 2024 at our new venue at Wetherden Village Hall: 27th January 2023: 2.30pm, Wetherden Village Hall, Park Road, IP14 3JS Talk: ‘Plants in art and culture – how plants created society.’ – Dr Mark Spencer Dr Spencer is a forensic botanist frequently engaged by the police in cases where plants can provide clues to help solve crimes, from murder to arson and burglary.
Continue reading →The last Suffolk Plant Heritage talk at Stowupland before the Autumn was on 22nd of April but there are two plant fairs, two open days and a 45th anniversary garden party during the Summer. Details are on the events page: Group Meetings .
Continue reading →Our 2023 programme of events is now well under way. The next one is: 25th February 2023: 2.30pm, Stowupland Village Hall, IP14 4BQ Talk: ‘Miss Ellen Willmott, her life and gardens.’ – Sandra Lawrence Ellen Ann Willmott FLS VMH of Warley Place in Essex was an influential member of the Royal Horticultural Society. Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and has written a biography of Miss Willmott entitled “Miss Willmott’s Ghosts; the extraordinary life and gardens of a forgotten genius”. Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading →
Gary Carroll: “Cranesbills, the hardy Geranium” Gary Carroll is the owner of ‘Cranesbill Nursery’ near Walsall. Gardening for over 15 years, Gary studied at Rodbaston Horticultural College and progressed on to a local Arboretum, a very large and busy Garden Centre. He then had his own Garden Renovation business, becoming a Gardener for a five-star hotel in Australia, to more recently being a Garden Manager at a historic National Trust property. His aim now is to provide the best range … Continue reading →
