Hardy Plant Society
A plant fair being held on Saturday 23rd March at Yeo Valley Organic Garden Visit www.somersethps.com for details
Rare Plant Fair
The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Somerset When: 17 March 2024: 10am – 4pm At the heart of the historic city of Wells lies The Bishop’s Palace: a place full of secrets, stories and stunning scenery and home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years Surrounded by a breathtaking moat you can cross a flagstone …
Fagus Subscriptions
We respectfully remind members that their annual subscription falls due on 1st March. Those of you who pay by Standing Order need take no further action but please ensure that you are set up to pay into our Lloyds account (details below) as we switched from HSBC last year. You may also pay by Bank …
Gardens open in the area during June and early July 2023
Acton Court – Open to the public 31 May to 2 July 2023 – For more details https://www.actoncourt.com/ NGS openings for June and early July – For more details https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/ Swift House – 9 Lyndale Avenue, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, Avon, BS9 IBS & 17-18 June 2023 42 Silver Street – Midsomer Morton, Radstock, Avon, BA3 …
Important Notice
The Fagus meeting scheduled to be held in the Methodist Hall on Monday 19th September will be held as arranged commencing at 8.00pm. The subject will be ‘What makes a great Head Gardener’ with Ambra Edwards There will be a tribute given by the Chairman and a 2 minute silence held at the beginning of …
Katherine Crouch,
On 17th January 2022 we held a Zoom lecture with Katherine Crouch, entitled ‘New Tricks for Old Gardeners’‘New Tricks for Old Gardeners’’. Katherine presented us with ideas of styles of garden and kinds of plants suitable for low maintenance and retirement gardening, followed by a demonstration of tools and techniques. Her Husband is entirely to blame …
Plant Partners
The renown writer and broadcaster Anna Pavord was our special speaker in November. She gave an interesting lecture on partner plants that gave colour and pattern year round. With many anecdotes and references to Christopher Lloyd, she inspired with her ideas of how to keep colour in a garden year round. Anna Pavord’s books include …
Garden Visiting – A Very British Tradition
On 18 October, Margie Hoffnung gave us a fascinating insight into that great British pastime of garden visiting in Britain. Filled with anecdotes and humour, Margie led us through all types of gardens, parks and historic settings that we enjoy. Margie completed a 4 year Horticulture Degree at Writtle College, after working at Westonbirt Arboretum. …
American Garden meets English Landscape
On 20 September 2021, Andrew Cannell, Head Gardener at the American Museum & Gardens gave us an interesting live lecture talking of the transformation of The American Gardens in Claverton. In 2018 the American Museum & Gardens completely remodelled its grounds offering its visitors unique insights into American horticulture and landscape design. Visitors can walk …
Resumption of Live Lectures
Fagus have resumed live lectures at the Methodist Hall, Nailsea. The decision to restart is based on a number of factors. Members will be double vaccinated, the Hall is open for church services and we can can be mindful of being careful about the virus, both for members and our speakers. Chairs will be spaced …