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.

  • ‘Treading Gently Through the Borders’ by Ben Pope

    Whiteparish Memorial Centre Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury
    Talk

    Ben Pope, head gardener at a private garden in West Sussex, talks of the ‘softer’ side of garden border management. He is a lively and engaging speaker, coming to us on a repeat visit. members free, visitors £3

    £3
  • Using peat free products in your garden: Neil Grey (Melcourt Inustries)

    Whiteparish Memorial Centre Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury
    Talk

    Neil will be speaking about how best to use peat free growing media, with advice from Melcourt Industries who produce ‘Sylvagrow’, popular with a number of commercial growers. members free, visitors £3

    £3
  • ‘Easy Plants for Difficult Places’ by Ray Broughton

    Whiteparish Memorial Centre Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury
    Talk

    Ray has been a Senior Horticultural lecturer and Head of the Horticulture Department at Sparsholt College, Hampshire, for many years and has a wealth of experience. He always gives an interesting and lively presentation. Members free, visitors welcome: £3 (just

    £3
  • Plant Sale

    The Parish Lantern, Whiteparish Romsey Road
    Plant Sale

    Annual Plant Sale with a large variety of plants and vegetables grown by members. Prices 50p (vegetables) to £3, with a few large plants at £4. Just turn up at The Parish Lantern, Whiteparish, on main A27

  • ‘Planting for Wildlife’ by Andy McIndoe

    Whiteparish Memorial Centre Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury
    Talk

    Andy McIndoe headed up Hillier Nurseries for many years and for them, and Raymond Blanc since, has won multiple gold medals at Chelsea. He is a great speaker. Members free, visitors welcome: £3 (just turn up)

    £3
  • History of St John’s Garden in Romsey

    Whiteparish Memorial Centre Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury
    Talk

    King John’s Garden is a secret small walled garden hidden away in the centre of Romsey behind the historic mediaeval King John’s House. It is planted with some ancient plants and some modern features such as a small wildflower meadow.

    £3
  • Whiteparish Garden and Hobbies Show

    Whiteparish Memorial Centre Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury
    Show

    Our annual Show is a popular event with many classes including photography, art, craft, children’s, cookery as well as the expected flowers, fruit, vegetables and floral exhibits. Anyone can enter items, and the public visit in the afternoon with tea,

  • ‘Holme: The making of a new public garden’ by Simon Goldsack

    Whiteparish Memorial Centre Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury
    Talk

    Simon and Liz have built the garden from a 15 acre site of an old farm. The garden design is a mixture of formal and informal sections. The formal gardens are influenced by Hidcote, The Laskett and the writings of