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SUMMARY:A year in the life of a multi season showman
DESCRIPTION:Denmead Horticultural Society are holding their open meeting on Tuesday 3rd March from 7.15 pm\, when the speaker Darren Everest  presents “A year in the life of”\, Darren is an exhibitor at Chelsea Flower Show. \nAll are welcome\, entrance fee £2.00.  Refreshments (donation) before the talk at 7.30pm.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-multi-season-showman/
LOCATION:All Saints Church Hall\, Denmead\, Hambledon Road\, Denmead\, PO7 6NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T145655Z
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SUMMARY:Beaulieu and District Gardening Club
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Bob Sawyer on Propagation.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/beaulieu-and-district-gardening-club-11/
LOCATION:Beaulieu Village Hall\, High Street\, Beaulieu\, SO42 7YA
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260121T084132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T084132Z
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SUMMARY:Bransgore Horticultural Society
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting and lecture by Sue Carter – “The Life of a Flower Farmer”
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/bransgore-horticultural-society/
LOCATION:Ann’s Lodge\, Bransgore\, Burnt House Lane\, Bransgore\, BH23 8DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bransgore HS":MAILTO:xglbob@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260203T105706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T183954Z
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SUMMARY:Floral Art Demonstration with Sandra Dean
DESCRIPTION:Walberton Gardeners  Club are looking forward to a Floral Art Demonstration with Sandra Dean.  This will feature the use of Spring flowers in an artistic manner.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/floral-art-demonstration-with-sandra-dean/
LOCATION:Walberton Village Hall\, The Street\, Walberton\, Arundel\, BN18 0PJ
CATEGORIES:Other,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walberton Gardeners Club":MAILTO:WalbertongcShows@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260202T155954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155954Z
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SUMMARY:Illustrated talk: 'Careys\, Finding the Real Secret Garden' by Simon Constantine
DESCRIPTION:West Moors Horticultural Society illustrated talk and refreshments. Non-members welcome\, entry £3.00. Or become a member for £5.00.  We do hope you will join us.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/illustrated-talk-careys-finding-the-real-secret-garden-by-simon-constantine/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, West Moors\, 231 Station Road\, West Moors\, Ferndown\, BH22 0HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="West Moors Horticultural Society":MAILTO:wmhorticultural.society@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20251125T195427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T195427Z
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SUMMARY:Veg on the Ledge - and a whole lot more
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Julia Parker preceded  by the Spring Flower Competition. \nCo-author of The Little Growers Book\, Julia is keen to encourage children to understand \nwhere their food comes from.   Her talks are informative and fun.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/veg-on-the-ledge-and-a-whole-lot-more/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Lavant Memorial Hall\, Pook Lane\, Lavant\, PO18 0AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Lavant HS":MAILTO:chairman@lavanthortsoc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T214500
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260123T091921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T092422Z
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SUMMARY:AGM\, Mini  Spring Show and Horticultural Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/agm-and-horticultural-quiz/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Church Hall\, Winchester\, Oliver’s Battery Road South\, Winchester\, SO22 4EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Gardening Club":MAILTO:maya.whitmarsh@yahoo.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260201T112119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T112119Z
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Growing - Ideas & Advice by Barry Newman
DESCRIPTION:Grayshott Gardeners is delighted to welcome Barry Newman this month. Barry is a highly accomplished UK-based horticulturist\, RHS judge\, and lecturer specialising in growing vegetables for exhibition. A former Chairman of the National Vegetable Society\, he is renowned for expertise in\, for example\, producing high-quality potatoes\, onions\, and carrots. He was awarded the 2022 Kew Guild Medal for distinguished service to horticulture. There will be lots of ideas and advice on how to grow great vegetables so do come along and join us to hear all about it. \nHall doors open at 7.15pm.\nMembers free\, visitors (always welcome) £5. More details can be found at www.grayshottgardeners.net
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/vegetable-growing-ideas-advice-by-barry-newman/
LOCATION:Grayshott Village Hall\, Headley Road\, Grayshott\, GU26 6TZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T101126Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Gertrude Jekyll at Munstead Wood
DESCRIPTION:Ian Molesworth from the National Trust giving a talk about Jekyll’s development of her garden.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/talk-gertrude-jekyll-at-munstead-wood/
LOCATION:Sandhurst Community hall\, Yorktown Rd\, Sandhurst\, GU47 9BJ.\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Sheppard":MAILTO:juliepsheppard@sky.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20251015T204505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T204505Z
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SUMMARY:Gilbert's Dahlia Year
DESCRIPTION:Nick Gilbert from Gilbert’s Nursery in Sherfield English will be joining us to give his talk on everything they do with dahlias throughout the year. Tubers will be available for sale. Visitors welcome (£4 entry for non-gardening club members) to include a glass of wine. Raffle.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/gilberts-dahlia-year/
LOCATION:Wallops Parish Hall\, Salisbury Hill\, Middle Wallop\, Stockbridge\, Hampshire\, SO20 8EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Wallops Gardening Club":MAILTO:richard.donkin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260103T155530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T171727Z
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SUMMARY:Beverley Exall
DESCRIPTION:Beverley Exall – Sustainable & wildlife gardening in our changing climate.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/speaker-5/
LOCATION:Church Centre\, The Firs\, Portsmouth Road\, Liphook\, GU30 7DJ
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Liphook HS":MAILTO:liphookhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260115T152406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T222832Z
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SUMMARY:Hardy Plant Society\, Hampshire Group – Climbers – Speaker Pip Bensley
DESCRIPTION:Many may know Pip for her skills as a flower arranger as she is now a NAFAS accredited judge\, picking up 3 RHS Chelsea Gold Medals individually and been involved with a further 23 Gold Medal winning exhibits as part of the Hillier Nurseries Staging Team. It is however her interest in Climbers that she is coming to talk to us today. \nAfter  a year in college\, working in a Cornish nursery\, landscape architect for 3 years\, next an independent nursery near Newbury\, followed by local specialist nursery Hilliers. Over 27 years she worked her way up to become the Plant Buyer for the group of centres. At this time she wrote her book “Hillier Gardeners’ Guide to Climbers and Wall Plants” and hence the topic of our talk in March. During this period with Hilliers\, she worked on a Christmas Flower arranging demonstration with Andy McIndoe\, and so began her love of cut flowers. \nShe is also a regular expert on BBC Radio Solent’s Garden Question Time as well as being part of the Garden Team BBC Radio Surry & Sussex! So\, she is an extremely knowledgeable and welcoming guest speaker. We hope you can come along.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/climbers/
LOCATION:St Boniface Church Centre\, Chandlers Ford\, Hursley Rd\, Chandlers Ford\, SO53 2FT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="HHPS":MAILTO:admin@hants-hardy-plants.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260107T154556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154556Z
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SUMMARY:The Plight of the Bumble Bee
DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk by Gill Perkins CEO of the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/the-plight-of-the-bumble-bee/
LOCATION:St Saviors Church Hall\, Brockenhurst\, Wilverley Rd\, Brockenhurst\, SO42 7SP
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brockenhurst Horticultual Association":MAILTO:brockhorticulture@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260121T170529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T170529Z
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SUMMARY:THE HUMBLE POTATO
DESCRIPTION:John is a retired head gardener and horticultural lecturer. \nHe has designed two gardens for the Chelsea Flower Show which included The Dig for Victory Garden in 2001. \nHe was also a judge on the ‘Great British Village Show’ a programme hosted by Alan Titchmarsh which aired on Sunday evenings on BBC1 in 2007. \nThis evening’s talk will take you to the high Andes in Peru and Chile\, tracing the history of the potato up to the present time. Covering breeding\, cultivation\, showing\, pest and disease control.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/the-humble-potato/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Hall\, Free Street\, Bishops Waltham\, SO32 1EE\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Free Street\, BISHOPS WALTHAM\, SO321EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="BWGC":MAILTO:maewyn@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201910
CREATED:20260120T114820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T114820Z
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SUMMARY:Early Spring Perrenials
DESCRIPTION:Gillian Fitt is a local gardener who has a great working knowledge of all types of garden plants and is coming to talk about her favorite spring perennials\, the choice\, care\, and planting to get success with your borders and garden. Gillian will bring some plants with her for sale at the meeting.
URL:https://www.hampshirefedhortisoc.org.uk/event/early-spring-perrenials/
LOCATION:Cliddesden Village Hall\, Church Lane\, Cliddesden\, RG25 2JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Cliddesden%2C Ellisfield &amp%3B Farleigh Wallop HS":MAILTO:Cheryl.rooks@gmail.com
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