FAGUS are very pleased to welcome Cleve West as the guest speaker for the 2025 Special Lecture 17th November. Cleve is one of the UK’s leading Garden Designers, having won 7 Gold and 2 Best in Shows at Chelsea! This lecture is inspired by his design for Horatio’s Garden which helped him understand the therapeutic …
A very pleasant afternoon was spent in the gardens of Hanham Court by 40 members and guests. The gardens were extensive, formal beds, a wildflower meadow, stumpery and a vegetable plot.The hosts were very welcoming, with lots of information on the garden and the amazing house which dates back to 1300. What a lovely venue …
Fagus Outings Group arranged a two night trip to Salford. En route we visited Southlands in Stretford, a beautiful multi-award winning garden. We spent the following day at the 155 acre RHS Bridgewater Garden and on the return the following day we visited the magnificent John Massey garden at Ashwood nursery. Photos from the trip …
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. You may also pay by Bank Transfer (use your name as reference) or cheque/cash at the AGM or subsequent meeting. Cheques can be posted to our membership secretary, Mrs Jean …
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. …
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 …
On Monday 6th September we were delighted for Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener of Great Dixter to give us an additional zoom lecture entitled ‘Layered Planting’. Fergus, a knowledgeable and popular speaker, has been to Fagus in the past and been much enjoyed. He has attained a reputation as of our most influential gardeners, driving forward Great Dixter …
On 18th & 22nd May 2021 we visited Parsonage Farm. After the long days of lockdown, Julie Parker and Charlie Tricks invited fellow Fagus members to share their beautiful woodland garden. First planted eighty-five years ago, it is the creation of two very knowledgeable gardeners, Jenny Pym and later Norma Reid. The present owners have enthusiastically …
Italian Gardens, their beauty, meaning and relevance today On Monday 17th May we held a lecture by Zoom. Over 100 members enjoyed tuning into this lecture. Laura has a deep knowledge of the arts, design and plants. She was a plant baby from birth, and all her memories, even the early ones, show an awareness …
On Monday 19 April 2021, we had a Zoom lecture by Abigail Willis – The Secret Gardens of Somerset. Abigail Willis is an arts and gardening writer whose latest book, Secret Gardens of Somerset, explores the horticultural riches of the county that she has called home for nearly twenty years. Featuring stunning images by Clive …