February meeting and AGM
The first South Bristol Gardening Club meeting on 2026 is on Wednesday 4 February. The meeting will start with our annual general Meeting where we’ll look back at what we did In 2025, have an update on the club finances and appoint our club steering group. We will then hear from our speaker Fiona Jordan on the medicinal toolkit of the Polynesian voyagers.
Our programme of talks and visits for 2026
We’ve an exciting and varied line up of talks and visits for the year ahead. You can see the full programme on our website here. Remember members who renew their membership or new members who join by 31 January will receive an extra £5 off the cost of the summer trip to the National Botanical Garden of Wales.
Growing in your garden
Thanks to Jenny who sent us this photo of this beautiful Camelia from her garden. Camellias originate from tropical and sub-tropical areas in eastern and southern Asia, from the Himalayas east to Japan and Indonesia. Did you know there are more than 220 species of Camellia. They are easy to grow, glossy evergreens. They are ideal in containers. Their showy flowers come in whites, pinks and reds and appear early in the season when not much else is flowering. Find more advice on growing Camellias from the Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/camellia/growing-guide
Potato Day at Marshfield Community Centre, Hayfield, Marshfield, SN14 8PG
Saturday, 14th February 2026
10 AM – 1:30 PM
With Pennard Plants selling a huge variety of seed potatoes, onions and garlic sets, soft fruits, heritage vegetable and flower seeds
Entrance: £1.0 (cash only) include a raffle ticket
Refreshments and homemade cakes available.
Payment: Cash for entry & cafe purchases, Card accepted for other purchases.
RHS Badminton Flow Show Volunteering Opportunities
Badminton Estate are seeking volunteers to support Badminton House Garden Tours during the RHS Badminton Flower Show, taking place between 8th–12th July.
Find out more https://southbristolgardening.org/2026/01/17/rhs-badminton-flow-show-volunteering-opportunities/
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