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In a change to our advertised programme we have not got Robert Harvey coming to talk all things tree but the fantastic André and associate member is coming to tell us all about his passion, Manor Woods Valley. Manor Woods Valley is a local nature reserve where there is loads going on and many activities…

We were very lucky to be joined by Graham Nicholls last month who gave us a fantastic talk on his specialist subject, Alpines. Elizabeth has given us a wonderful round up which can be seen on this link. Alpines – Graham Nicholls

We have been very lucky to have the Community Farm visit us to tell us all about what they are doing and you can read a full description here which has been written by our wonderful Elizabeth. Bristol Community Farm

Tomorrow night is club night! We are very excited to be welcoming Ped Asgarian, managing director of the community Farm near Chew Magna. As well as growing tasty organic fruit and veg the farm is interesing in terms of its ownership (500 local people), and its environmental and educational initiatives. See their website for lots…

South Bristol Gardening Club St Paul’s Church, Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol AGM on Tuesday 7th February 2017 at 7.30pm  Present:           Jenny Bhambri-Lyte        Elaine Beckett      Claire Crowsley                                                      Wendy Desyllas   Colin & Diane Henry                  Barbara Hillman                                  Stephen & Frances Hurley            Elizabeth Jackson        Jenny Padfield Margaret Patterson        Margaret Slade         Matthew Symonds Jenny Wakenshaw           Celia Williams Apologies:           …

Join Curator Nick Wray on a tour of the Botanic Garden in winter   Sun 5 February, 10.30 am – 12 noon University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, BS9 1JG   (Please meet at Welcome Lodge) February has much to offer with the promise of Spring so close. The fragrant plum blossom of Prunus…

What a joy our speaker was for this Month! Sally Nex was a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging speaker who shared her unique insight in to what goes on behind the closed doors of Chelsea Flower Show! From the bun fight of the press office she talked us through the privileged vantage point being at Chelsea…

September has arrived! As the harvest gluts begin to abate, and the urgency for watering starts to lessen we find ourselves back in the swing of things at the garden club! What a marvellouss summer it has been, and it was kicked off in wonderfulfashionn with our fabulous trip to Hidcote and Kiftsgate Gardens. The…

Our annual summer outing is coming up and this year we have decided to go to Hidcote and Kiftsgate Gardens. The two gardens lie opposite each other and we will be spending a couple of hours in Hidcote and having lunch before moving over to Kiftsgate. Due to the success of the plant sale the…

May 2016 What a busy month May has been! Our club night was a really good one with Sara Venn speaking telling us about the Incredible Edible program and the Get Growing garden trail. Having started Incredible Edible Bristol 3 years ago it really has gone from strength to strength from the first garden where…