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Flowers for Cutting

Christine Davies  - Christine and her husband have created a garden in 1.3 acres of countryside at the heart of the Wirral Peninsula. The garden is divided into a number of separate areas with their own character. Her website www.fieldcrestgarden.co.uk gives details of the gardens and the activities that they organise throughout the year. Chris…

Propagation

Richard Lewis

Perennials for Autumn and Winter

Sue Beesley   Sue is making a welcome return to the Gardening Club to speak to us about autumn and winter perennials.   Sue is the owner and manager of Bluebell Cottage Gardens and Nursery at Dutton. She is a former BBC Gardener of the Year. Her talks are always very informative and entertaining.

Parcevall Hall – A Place of Retreat by Steve Halliwell

We are delighted to welcome Steve back to Frodsham. Last time he visited us he took us on a tour of Gresgarth Hall Gardens near Lancaster. This time we visit Parcevall Hall near Skipton, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Shrubs for all Seasons by Jane Allison

We are delighted to welcome Jane back to Frodsham. On this visit she will be looking at a selection of shrubs for each of the seasons with planting and pruning hints. She is also hoping to bring some plants from her nursery for members to buy. You can find out more about Jane's nursery at…

Clematis by Ken Black

  Ken is an expert on growing clematis. In the first part of his talk he is going to give us some basic information about family groups, the history of clematis and how they can provide colour in the garden. The second part is a practical demonstration on planting, growing, feeding and pruning. Ken is Membership…

Hardy Geraniums – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly by Sue Clarke

Sue is a well known expert on everything to do with growing hardy geraniums. She has been growing them for 25 years and has had a Plant Heritage National Collection since 2014. Sue is a member of the Cheshire Cottage Garden Society Group and has been awarded a National Collection status from the Plant Heritage for Geranium sylvaticum…

Tropical Plants – Life on the Show Circuit with New Plants by Don Billington

Don is making a return visit to Frodsham. This very popular speaker is an expert on bromeliads and tropical air plants. Three of Don's collections are currently on display in the restored conservatories at Walton Gardens. Don has multiple gold awards from RHS Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park and will give us an insight…

Scented Plants by Anne Harrison

Anne from Reaseheath College makes a very welcome return to Frodsham Gardening Club. She will remind us of some old forgotten scented favourites and introduce us to some interesting new plants as well.

Cholmondeley Castle Estate and Gardens by Barry Grain

Barry is the head gardener at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens. He will take us on a tour of the gardens and show us the latest changes that have been made. For a preview of the gardens, take a look on YouTube.

Flowers Throughout The Year by Alice Taylor

This talk will be given by Alice Taylor from Delamere Flower Farm. For more information about Alice and the Flower Farm go to www.delamereflowerfarm.co.uk