The History of Allotments
Talk by Judy Hill

The events listed here have been organised by the Federation, affiliated societies, or local charitable organisations. We aim to keep it up to date, however this is not guaranteed. Please contact the organiser of the event should you require confirmation.
Talk by Judy Hill
Illustrated talk by Pauline Weeks on understanding the decomposers in your garden.
Claire Mitchell, The Garden Editor, will give a talk about the wonder of plants that have two or more seasons of interest. Where space or budgets are tight, plants that are more than one hit wonders are winners. She will
Barry is a passionate horticulturalist and botanist, and has been interested and involved in collecting and conserving plants for over 20 years. He started with a small nursery on the Isle of Wight and then joined the Hillier Gardens, where
Hear about the Charity and it's wonderful work, with a brief historic overview and more on their current charitable activities. They have 6 green therapy projects which have horticulture at their core. Maggie Haynes will present a therapeutic gardening expeience.
Talk by Casper Todd , head gardener at Lepe House, on the development of their gardens. Followed by a visit to Lepe House gardens the next day.
Monthly Meeting. Speaker: Michael Harvey (Head Gardner - Mottisfont Abbey ) Talk: "A Rose Garden Paradise"
Denmead Horticultural Society are holding their open meeting on Tuesday 5th May from 7.15 pm, when the speaker Ian Margetts presents “Mustard to Mint" growing peppermint and other essential oils, cereal farming, a little on the history of modern agriculture and the
Talk by Rhiannon entitled 'Botany Design'. Refreshments, plant sales and raffle. Non-members £3.
Monthly meeting
We welcome Marina, from Phoenix Perennial Plant Nursery, to talk to us about the Aplaceae family, or as we know them “umbellifers”. She studied Botany, Marine Biology and Ecology, followed by 3 years doing a postgraduate research, before escaping the
talk by Catherine & David May, owners of Seale Rose garden. https://www.sealenurseries.co.uk/