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Marden Horticultural Society 2007 Programme

 

Tuesday 16th January

A.G.M. followed by a quiz.

 

 

Tuesday, 20th February

‘Dyes from the field, hedgerow and garden’

by Dr Jenny Oliver.

 

 

Tuesday 13th March

'Tales of a modern day plant hunter’

by Tom Hart-Dyke of Lullingstone Castle, home of The World Garden.

 

Tom was looking for rare orchids in the Colombian jungle when he was captured and held hostage, for nine months, by armed guerrillas. He later wrote about his experiences in The Cloud Garden. On returning home, to Lullingstone Castle (http://www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk),  he set about creating The World Garden. 

 

This should be an illuminating and enjoyable evening. Entry, for non members, will cost £2.

 

For further information please contact Edward Thomas on (01622) 833328 / 07816207944

 

Members are invited to bring along daffodils. A trophy will be awarded for the best bloom of the evening.

 

 

Tuesday 17th April

‘Spring Fever’

by Renee Fry.

Mrs. Renee Fry, a very experienced flower arranger and judge, will be giving a flower arrangement demonstration.

 

 

Tuesday 22nd May

‘Gales, Greenhouses and Global Warming’

by Ian Currie.

Ian has given weather predictions to Radio Kent and has been on GMTV, the BBC and Channel Four. 

(http://www.frostedearth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/)

 

 

Saturday 19th May

Plant Sale, History Exhibition & tea and cakes by the WI

Marden Vestry Hall 9 - 12am

Event in conjunction with Marden History Group (http://www.mardenhistory.org.uk/) and Marden WI.

 

If you would like to grow plants or help in any way, please contact one of the Committee. 

 

 

Tuesday 5th June

Guided tour of ‘Iris of Sissinghurst’

by Sue Marshall.

Roughlands Farm is on the Goudhurst Road (B2079), near to the Marden side of ‘Sheephurst Lane’.

 

Directions are available at: http://www.irisofsissinghurst.com/contact.htm

 

 

Sunday 1st July

Coach Trip to West Dean

Contact Zubeida Roberts Tel: (01622) 831163. You can also download an application form here (Graham, can you include he attached file please?) 

(http://www.westdean.org.uk/site/gardens/)

 

 

15th July

Garden Safari

For further details contact Zubeida Roberts Tel: (01622) 831163

or Jo Manser Tel: (01622) 832644.

 

 

Tuesday 18th September

'Roses' by Mr Wiseman.

 

 

Tuesday 16th October

‘Westminster Abbey & it’s gardens’

by Marion Couchman.

 

 

Tuesday 20th November

‘Starting to grow vegetables’

by Andrew Fletcher.