Cookham & Cookham Dean
Horticultural Society
To create a garden is to search for a better world. Whether the result is a horticultural masterpiece or only a modest vegetable patch, it is based on the expectation of a glorious future
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Cookham & Cookham DeanHorticultural SocietyTo create a garden is to search for a better world. Whether the result is a horticultural masterpiece or only a modest vegetable patch, it is based on the expectation of a glorious future |
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We meet at Cookham Dean Village Hall normally at 7.30pm . Members Free - Visitors £7 (Annual Membership £20 - enrol at the door - £7 for non-members)
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PROGRAMME 2020 A Programme of Talks for garden enthusiasts by gardening experts |
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| Wednesday 29 January 2020 |
January brings us exactly what we may need
for the coldest months: Dr.Sandy Primrose introduces us to “The
Pharmacy in Our Garden.” This distinguished biologist is also a
keen gardener.
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| Wednesday 26 February 2020 |
February will give us “Ways to beat
Climate Change, Pernicious Pests and Over-Maturity” (what on earth
can this last bit possibly mean?) thought up by Angela and Andrew
Hawksworth from Tendercare Nurseries, Denham.
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| Wednesday 25 March 2020 |
March is your chance to shine and show off
in our Spring Show, with the bulbs and blossoms you have been
nurturing since the autumn. There will be plenty of help and advice on
offer for new entrants. Brian and Gill Thompson will be there to praise
our efforts. Do join in.
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| Wednesday 29 April 2020 |
April is the turn of James Smallwood, a
renowned horticulturalist who knows everything there is to know about
growing “Meticulous Auriculas.”
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| Wednesday 27 May 2020 |
May brings us Kate Saunders, baker
extraordinaire and founder of Blackberry Cottage with her talk “Cakes
from Aubergine to Zucchini”. She will inspire us with her cakes
which include secret, nutritious ingredients grown in the garden or
foraged. Ideas for the Village Show perhaps?
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| Wednesday 17th June 2020 |
June Look forward to a visit to Orchard
House, Coleshill, Jane Livesey’s beautiful garden of woodland,
wild meadow, roses, ponds and vegetables.
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| Tuesday 14th July 2020 |
July Our Programme Organiser Nicky Kane
has been gently persuaded to open her charming garden, The Tilings,
Henley, for us. It is full of surprises, with arresting plant
combinations and design ideas and is the result of much dedication and
hard
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| Saturday 12 September 2020 |
Saturday 12th Sept. Flower and Produce
Show at the Village Fête. Lots of opportunities to show your fruit,
flowers and vegetables, baking and handicrafts. CLICK HERE FOR THE
FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW COMPETITION
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| Wednesday 30 September 2020 |
September Ann-Marie Powell takes time
off from her TV and writing work to share her “Planting Tips and
Design Secrets” with us. This promises to be a treat.
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| Wednesday 28 October 2020 |
October “Arrangements Inspired by
the Countryside” is the subject of Melissa Richardson’s talk
and demonstration. She began JamJar Flowers to show how floristry can
be natural, unfussy and sustainable.
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| Wednesday 25 November 2020 |
November A.G.M. and Christmas Evening. This will include a presentation by Perennial, the charity dedicated to people who work in horticulture |
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Normally 7.30pm to 9.30 pm with a break for refreshments The
Village Hall, Cookham Dean unless otherwise stated Everyone welcome. Entry fee for non-members: £5 |
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President: Vice Presidents: John Linegar & Barbara Samuels Chairman: Heather Conlin Vice Chairman: Secretary: Charles Elly 01628 482637 Membership Secretary and Treasurer: Helen Philip 07549519246 helenphilip@hotmail.co.uk
Programme Organisers: Sarah Breeden
and Nicky Kane
Publicity: Catherine Downes family.downes@gmail.com Newsletter: Carolyn Foster Shows: Janet Shanks Committee Members: Mary Downes, Claire Phillpott, Becky Pinnegar
Click here for link to South Chilterns Gardening Group Click here for a write-up of Gardeners' Question Time April 2005 |
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