Wonderful Agapanthus
There was a packed audience in Ticknall Village Hall on March 10th when Steve Hickman came to talk about The World of Agapanthus.
Read moreThere was a packed audience in Ticknall Village Hall on March 10th when Steve Hickman came to talk about The World of Agapanthus.
Read moreOne might have thought that Sally Smith had come to Ticknall Garden Club on February 11th to convert the audience to love the
Read morePlants, but not as we know them! Don Billington came to Ticknall Garden Club’s January meeting and opened eyes to a group of
Read moreA perennial is a plant that continuously grows throughout its life. Therefore grass, ferns, bamboo and even shrubs and trees are technically perennials.
Read moreWhen Don Witton went on his honeymoon to the Lake District many years ago, he was smitten forever by the overwhelming grandeur of
Read moreGardeners like nothing better than browsing through a tempting new catalogue crammed full of colourful plants; some dependable traditional varieties but often something
Read moreWe met for coffee at the Bull’s Head, where, with the aid of a map, Janet gave us a brief history of Repton
Read moreThe secret of success in making a garden to suit alpine plants is all in the construction and the maintenance thereafter. At least
Read moreTicknall has been a base for chef Ig Oliver since the late ’70s, from his earliest days working at local establishments such as
Read moreThe last two talks at Ticknall Garden Club in May and June have featured two dedicated gardeners who have been very successful in
Read moreThe last two talks at Ticknall Garden Club have concentrated on the small flowers that often go unappreciated in the garden. Dr Andrew
Read moreIt was roses all the way when Stuart Dixon gave his illustrated talk to Ticknall Garden Club at its February meeting. Perhaps surprisingly
Read moreTicknall Garden Club enjoyed a double helping of garden delights at its January meeting. Not only did it play host to Tony Kirkham
Read moreWinifred Harpur Crewe, always known as Winnie, was born into a privileged life in 1879. The second daughter of Sir Vauncey Harpur Crewe,
Read moreWhere did those ten years go? It seems like only yesterday that a share of the Scarecrow Trail proceeds helped us to launch
Read moreSteve Lovell is a landscape designer of many years experience and at Ticknall Garden Club’s November meeting he combined that with his interest
Read moreFergus Garrett from Great Dixter treated Ticknall Garden Club to an inspirational talk at its October meeting. Great Dixter in East Sussex was
Read moreWhen Stephen Desmond came to Ticknall Garden Club in September to give a talk with the title The Kitchen Garden it was probable
Read morePatsy Rayner‘s son went to Japan while a student nineteen years ago and this led to him making his home there. As a
Read moreJeff Bates made a welcome return to Ticknall Garden Club for their April meeting. He gave a guided tour of seven of his
Read morePhilip Aubury was director of Birmingham Botanical Gardens for many years so it was no surprise to find that he was exactly the
Read moreThere was no doubting the subject of Ticknall Garden Club’s talk on November 14th when Stan Griffin and Vicky Newman arrived both resplendent
Read moreIf you want clear and helpful advice on growing and pruning climbers then you cannot do better than listen to Jeff Bates. This
Read moreTicknall Garden Club were privileged to have a visit from Tony Kirkham, Head of the Arboretum at Kew Gardens, at their November meeting.
Read moreWhat can you plant in your garden to cover the gap between the fresh colours of spring and the dazzling shades of high
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