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.
Grasses and Ferns presented by Chris Bird. Chris is a lecturer at Sparsholt College with an interest in plants and their arrangement. Visitors welcome £5 entrance fee. Contact: brockhorticulture@yahoo.com
This talk by William Ross of Ross Consulting will provide a basic introduction to arboriculture with some examples. Mr Ross will talk about trees and planning (TPOs and conservation areas), why the local authority requires reports for planning and some
Not a ‘how to’ talk about wildlife gardening, this is their real life account of some of the joys and challenges experienced on the way. They are members of Hampshire & I-o-W Wildlife Trust.
Preparing dahlias for winter and Gilbert's Nursery dahlia year highlights.
All about spring flowering bulbs….with some for sale Members free; visitors £3 (just turn up)
£5 for none members, doors open 7.00pm for refreshments- £1 and raffle tickets on sale A chance to pose your gardening questions to experts. You are encouraged to bring along your plants, leaves, flowers, or whatever you need answers for,
Susan Simmonds, Community Ecologist with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, will talk to us about making space for nature in our gardens.
Purchase locally grown plants and some produce at competitive prices.
Expect a fascinating journey through elegant landscapes and horticultural history. Steven will likely have copies of his book available for sale, a perfect addition to any gardener’s bookshelf. All guests welcome for £5.00 per person. Wine sold per glass
Talk by Mike Read entitled 'Dorset Naturally'. Refreshments, plants sales and a raffle. Non-members £3.
October monthly meeting with a talk by Tim Woodland about "Spring Bulbs". Free to members, open to non-members for modest fee.
Andy McIndoe will suggest the perfect plant for every place in your garden. Preceded by the Autumn Flower Competition