Visits, Walks, Talks
Visit to a Sculptor's Garden in Eyam, Derbyshire |
Vernon Park: Understanding our local parks and gardens |
Meeting specialist flower growers |
Michael Walker, Director of Trentham Gardens, explaining Piet Oudolf's planting |
CGT 20th Anniversary Garden Party August 2024 |
Friday 9th October, 14.00Garden visit - Bucklow Farm | Bucklow Farn, Pinfold Lane, Plumley. Knutsford, WA16 9RPA country garden, 35 years in the making, demonstrates that it is possible to have colour and interest in the garden throughout the seasons by using shrubs, perennials, roses herbs and vegetable patches. An unusual interesting feature is the mistletoe planted on an apple tree but spread by birds to a nearby host tree.
The guided tour will be followed by tea/coffee and biscuits in the garden.
Numbers may be limited so whilst the closing date is 2nd October, it is recommended that you book early to ensure your place.
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Monday 19th October, 14.30Cogshall Grange garden visit and guided tour | Cogshall Grange, Hall Lane, Antrobus CW9 6BJCogshall Grange is a stunning walled garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith 14 years ago. Key features include a large rectangular lily pond and a spectacular avenue of cloud pruned hornbeam trees. In October there will be ornamental grasses and late flowering perennials alongside trees and shrubs in Autumn colours. There will also be the opportunity to see the vegetable & cutting gardens and to explore the orchard.
The garden tour will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.
As numbers are limited, priority will be given to Members, however guests can be added to a waiting list and offered places if possible after the closing date.
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Monday 16th November, 10.30Autumn Colour - talk by Barry Grain, former Head Gardener at Cholmondley Castle | Worleston Village Hall, Main Road, Worleston, Nantwich, CW5 6DNBarry Grain, master horticulturist and independent nurseryman will address the possible impact of climate change, such as the summer’s drought, on the autumn colours.
Barry is well known locally as Head Gardener at Cholmondeley Castle for twelve years during which time he Barry oversaw major projects including the 94-metre-long Lavinia Walk and the estate's renowned magnolia and rose collections.
Recently Barry launched his own independent plant nursery, Rosemeade Nurseries, in Holt (near Wrexham), focusing on climate-appropriate, unusual trees, shrubs, and perennials grown in peat-free compost.
Barry is an expert in Magnolias, Acer, Quercus (oaks), Prunus, and Hydrangeas, utilizing specialized propagation methods like winter hot-pipe systems. He also has received a Professional Gardeners Guild award
| Cost: £9.00 member/`12.00 non-member | | Event Contact: Margaret Blowey rhbmeh@aol.com |
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Saturday 16th January, 13.30Dr Kristof Fatsar - Historic England The Friends Meeting House, Mount St., Manchester.Save the Date - details to follow |
Monday 8th February, 14.00RHS Bridgewater's Chinese Garden - Curator, Tracy Snell Marthall Hall, Sandlebridge Lane, Marthall, Knutsford, WA16 7SBSave the Date - details to follow
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Monday 1st March, 14.00Development of the NGS Scheme - Sharon Maher, NGS Co-Ordinator for Cheshire Marthall Hall, Sandlebridge Lane, Marthall, Knutsford, WA16 7SBSave the Date - details to follow
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