Marden Horticultural Society
Affiliated to The Royal Horticultural Society

2006 Schedule

Unless otherwise stated all meetings start at 7.30pm in the Old School Room of Marden Memorial Hall,
and include refreshments and a raffle. Visitors are always welcome.

Marden Horticultural Society would like to thank the
businesses, who have kindly sponsored this programme of events
:

Tuesday 21st February
Secrets of Organic Gardening
by Nick Robinson

Tuesday 21st March
The National Fruit Collection and It's Work
by one of the Brogdale Guides
Members are invited to bring along daffodils. A trophy will be awarded for the best bloom of the evening.

Tuesday 18th April
A Working Nursery and It's Secrets
(A visit to Golden Hill Nurseries)
by Cath Smith
Meet at Golden Hill at 7.30pm
Golden Hill is on the B2079, between Marden and Winchet Hill

Saturday 27th May
PLANT SALE, HISTORY EXHIBITION, TEA & CAKES by the WI
Vestry Hall, 9.00 a.m - 12.00 noon
This is a joint event with the History Group and the WI

Children are invited to enter a competition to design the cover of next years programme.
A prize will be awarded for the chosen picture.

Tuesday 13th June
An Evening of Sweet Peas
A practical demonstration on how to grow good cut flowers for cutting or showing
by Andrew Fletcher
The venue is Orchardene.





Tuesday 19th September
Plants in Medicine
by Jean Bowles
Bring your plant (Geranium) back tonight for the members competition.

Tuesday 17th October
Memories of a Garden Boy
by Laurie Manser

Tuesday 21st November
Christmas Flowers
by Heather Scott and Audrey Beeching

Tuesday 12th December
A.G.M. with wine & mince pies, followed by a quiz.
Christmas table decoration competition, a trophy will be awarded to the winner.