DECEMBER 8th 2011
FAITH SUPPER
Please note this will be held on THURSDAY NIGHT AT
OTLEY RUGBY CLUB
Please bring your favourite dishes. As usual, there will be a raffle, time auction, competitions etc.
Wine and soft drinks will be provided.
JANUARY 10th 2012
HARD WINTER, HARD PLANTS?
HARD LUCK !
Our very own Golden boy! President Alan Wilson looks at plants that did not enjoy the difficult winters of the last two years, and those that did.
FEBRUARY 14th 2012
SISSINGHURST
Troy Scott Smith
Local boy Troy Scott Smith, Head Gardener at Bodnant, talks about his time at the beautiful gardens of Sissinghurst
MARCH 13TH 2012
AGM
Followed by:
PRUNING - MAKING IT SIMPLE:
THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST
After the AGM, Garden writer and broadcaster Geoff Hodge will talk and demonstrate on that most confusing subject - Pruning!
APRIL 10th 2012
HARDY PLANTS FOR THE SPRING GARDEN
John Foley
John Foley from Holden Clough Nursery, talking on the above and with plants for sale!
MAY 8TH 2012
PLANT AUCTION
Auction of members' surplus plants, many unusual, rare or just plain 'do-gooders'. Bargains to be had, bring your plants and your friends.
SEPTEMBER 13th 2011
ENJOYING WATER IN SMALL GARDEN SPACES
Waterside Nursery
A thought provoking talk about design and planting ideas to incorporate water into the smallest of gardens spaces. Phil and Linda Smith are Chelsea Gold Medal winners!
OCTOBER 11th 2011
BUILDING A SHOW GARDEN AT CHELSEA
Martin S Walker
Leeds City Council's Senior Officer talks about building a show garden at Chelsea and they obviously know how, as their medal proves!
NOVEMBER 8th 2011
PLANTING WITH TREES
Andy McIndoe
Another Chelsea Gold Medal winner, Andy McIndoe of world famous Hilliers Nursery, talks about the role of trees in gardens for every season.