Our next talk at our venue at Wetherden Village Hall: 27th April 2024: 2.30pm, Wetherden Village Hall, Park Road, IP14 3JS Talk: Henstead Exotic Gardens – Andrew Brogan Described as Suffolk’s Secret Jungle the gardens were created 12 years ago in two plant-packed acres. In addition to giving an interesting talk Andrew will be bringing a selection of exotic plants for you to buy.
Continue reading →Not long now until our next talk: 24th February 2024: 2.30pm, Wetherden Village Hall, Park Road, IP14 3JS ‘Spring Jewels.’ – Guy Barker Guy is a committed galanthophile who lives and works in Norfolk. He will be bringing along a selection of his spring jewels for you to buy.
Continue reading →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 →Tulipa orphanidea ‘Flava‘) is the free plant (for 800 visitors, released during the day) at the Helmingham Plant Fair, September 2023. A dwarf bulbous perennial, to 30cm tall, with lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Flowers are multi-flowering, bronze-yellow with orange flares, and appear in mid spring. Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil, with protection from excessive wet and shelter from strong winds.
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