Big Ideas for Small Gardens by Janine Pattison
The speaker was Janine Pattison whose talk was entitled Big Ideas for Small Gardens.
Various Cultivars, The Natural Habitat And The Cultivation Of Snowdrops by Fran Clifton
The speaker at the January meeting of the Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club was
A Short Masterclass in Roses by Stewart Pocock
The speaker at the meeting of the Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club on February
Annual General Meeting and Bulb Show
Wednesday March 18th saw The Club’s Annual General Meeting and Bulb Show, held at
LOBELIAS, NOT JUST A BEDDING PLANT by Barry Clarke
“LOBELIAS, NOT JUST A BEDDING PLANT” Barry Clarke, a member of Plant Heritage and
WEEDS: CAN WE EVER WIN? by Dr Alick Jones
“WEEDS: CAN WE EVER WIN?” The speaker at Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club meeting
How to make Gardening Easier by Ray Broughton
“How to make Gardening Easier” The speaker at our June meeting was the Club’s
Making the most of your Greenhouse by Nick Morgan
“Making the most of your Greenhouse” Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club welcomed the return
Daffodils in my rucksack by Derrick Donnison Morgan
“DAFFODILS IN MY RUCKSACK” was the intriguing title of the talk given to The
Shrubs, The Backbone Of Your Garden by Geoff Hawkins
Shrubs, The Backbone Of Your Garden was the title of the talk given to
The Plant Doctor by Roger Hirons
Plants for British Gardeners Linked to Ecology. The talk was given by Roger Hirons,
Grasses: More Wow and Less Work by Neil Lucas
The title of the talk given to the Club by Neil Lucas was “Grasses:
AGM and Bulb Show
Another successful year for the Club was acknowledged by the Chairman, Ted Ashley at
The National Garden Scheme by Martyn Cox
Annually, throughout the country, gardens are opened for the National Garden Scheme, this year
My Life in Gardening by Emma Sharpe
Our guest speaker on 18th May was Emma Sharpe, Head Gardener at Winchester Cathedral,
New developments in horticulture by Ray Broughton
The speaker at the June meeting of Littleton and Harestock Gardening club was our
Buddleja: The National Collection by Peter Moore
Our July speaker was Peter Moore, his subject “Buddleja: The National Collection”. “ A
Plants for small gardens by Thomas Stone
“PLANTS FOR SMALL GARDENS” was the subject of the talk given by locally based
The Lawn by Wilf Simcox
Despite the increasing popularity of gravel in gardens many people still choose grass, so
Birds and gardens: perfect partners by Dr. Alick Jones
BIRDS AND GARDENS: PERFECT PARTNERS. BY DR. ALICK JONES. Doctor Jones is an experienced
Autumn and winter in all its glory by John Anderson
“AUTUMN AND WINTER IN ALL ITS GLORY” was the title of the talk given
Growing Vegetables in a Small Garden by Geoff Hawkins
“Growing Vegetables in a Small Garden” was the subject of a talk by Geoff
Report of the March AGM and Spring Show meeting
Report of the March AGM and Spring Show meeting on 15th March 2017 Sixty
Successful Garden Maintenance by Ray Broughton
Ray Broughton, Lecturer, Horticultural Consultant, and our Club’s President, spoke to us about “Successful
Passion for Poppies by Sandy Worth
Sandy Worth spoke about her “Passion for Poppies”. She previously created a recognized collection
The White Garden by Chris Bird
“The White Garden” was the subject of the talk given by Chris Bird, a
The Hillier Gardens Throughout the Year by David Jewell
David Jewell, former Wisley Superintendent, and currently Head of the Plant Collection at Hillier
My Time With Hilliers And Chelsea by Ricky Dorlay
“My Time With Hilliers And Chelsea” was the subject of the talk given to
Vegetable Growing by Kelvin Mason
Vegetable Growing was the subject of a talk given by Kelvin Mason, Lecturer in
Camellias by Jennifer Trehane
Jennifer Trehane, Plantswoman, Lecturer and Broadcaster gave a talk on Camellias to the Littleton
Beautiful Bulbs by Andy McIndoe
Andy McIndoe, Writer, Lecturer and Broadcaster gave the Ted Wedge Memorial Lecture to Littleton
Enjoying dahlias and chrysanthemums by Bryan J Madders
Bryan J. Madders, who has been Chairman of the New Forest Dahlia and Chrysanthemum
Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton
“Pests and Diseases” was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock
Primulas and Auriculas by Alan Edmondson
“Primulas and Auriculas” was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock
Growing in Containers – Richard Loader (Nurseryman)
Richard Loader, a Nurseryman with 40 years experience, he is also a professional photographer
Shrubs of Distinction – John Negus
Whatever the size or style of our gardens shrubs can form a key element
Rose Care and Underplanting – Thomas Stone
Choose healthy plants, preferably ball-root, and use good compost, Rootgrow (mycorrhizal fungi) and Vitax
Carnivorous Plants From Around The World – David Tite
Dionaea mascipula, commonly known as The Venus Fly Trap has many forms, and the
Autumn Beauties – Kevin Hobbs (an experienced horticulturalist)
In his introduction Kevin said that heavy pruning, widely practised, is not advisable, as
Plant Hunting In Siberia – Fran Clifton (Head Gardener at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens)
Twenty years ago Fran joined a group of botanists from the Czech Republic studying
Asclepias talk by Barry Clarke
Asclepias, a genus of tuberous perennials or subshrubs was the subject of a talk
Gardens in Japan by John Baker
John Baker, keeper of the National Hosta Collection, spoke to The Littleton and Harestock
All Year Round Colour by Geoff Hawkins
Geoff Hawkins, gardener, broadcaster and consultant spoke on “All Year Round Colour”. Numerous slides
Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton
For his annual lecture Ray Broughton, our Club President, chose as his subject Pests
Native Orchids by Leif Bersweden
“Native Orchids” was the subject of the talk given by Leif Bersweden Phd a
Herbaceous Perennials by Rosemary Hardy
Herbaceous Perennials was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock Gardening
Over Wintering Fuchsias by Derek Dexter
Derek Dexter, of Wokingham Fuchsia Club gave a talk on these varied and beautiful
How The National Trust Manage Stockbridge Down and Marsh by Catherine Hadler
Catherine Hadler, an Area Ranger for The National Trust, spoke to the members of
Evening of Gardeners’ Questions Answered by Steve Bradley
Why do plum trees fail to come into flower? Possibilities:- Pigeons are eating the
The ups and downs of public speaking by Ray Broughton
40 years ago I gave my first talk! Ray our club president gave some
The National Garden Scheme, It’s History and Purpose by Mark Porter
We were fortunate to have Dr Mark Porter to give our talk in October.
Easy Ways to Better Gardening by Adam Pascoe
Adam Pascoe a gardening journalist, whom has edited Gardeners world and Waitrose Gardeners magazine,
All Muck and Magic. The Answer Lies in the Soil by Geoff Hodge
Geoff Hodge a Garden writer, broadcaster & horticultural consultant gave a highly practical talk to
Gardening By The Moon – Science or Myth by Charles Jennings
In January we welcomed local scientist Charles Jennings to give a Zoom presentation on
Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces by Geoff Hawkins
Geoff Hawkins spoke to the Gardening Club about Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces on
Landscaping Ideas for Your Garden by Ray Broughton
The March talk on Zoom which preceded the AGM was given by Ray Broughton
The Life and Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll by Leslie Chamberlain
Our April Zoom meeting was a talk by Leslie Chamberlain on The Life and
What Shall I Do With This Space by Darren Lerigo
Our May Zoom talk was by Darren Lerigo from Modern Mint. Darren is a
Cacti and Succulents, an Introduction by Ian Thwaites
Our June Zoom meeting was Cacti and Succulents, an Introduction, presented by Ian Thwaites
Plant and Garden Photography by Richard Barnes
Our July Zoom meeting was hosted by Richard Barnes who is a professional garden
Clipping, Pruning and Cuttings in your Garden by Darren Lerigo
Our September Zoom talk by Darren Lerigo was titled Clippings, Pruning and Cuttings in
Composting and Recycling by Kelvin Mason
Our October Zoom meeting was presented by Kelvin Mason. His talk Composting and Recycling
Health and well-being by Annabelle Padwick
The talk in November was by Annabelle Padwick on Growing for Health and Well-being.
Invasive species by Chris Bird
The December meeting was a talk from Chris Bird who is a lecturer at
A Buzz in the Garden, Gardening for Bees by Richard Rickitt
Richard is the editor of Beecraft and keeps around 30 of his own hives
Skulduggery in the Shrubbery by Stefan White
Our last zoom talk of the pandemic! We were looking forward to hearing a
How to Easily Raise the Quality of the Lawn by Ray Broughton
Our AGM was held in the Millennium Hall, the first time back there for
Permanent and Seasonal Planting for Pots and Containers by Andy McIndoe
Andy McIndoe spoke to a full audience about how year round planting schemes can
Encouraging Wildlife in Your Garden by Andrew Halstead
Over the years farming has changed and the use of herbicides means that fields
Pelargoniums My Way by Roger Butler
As pelargoniums are often referred to as geraniums Roger started his talk by telling
Delightful Dahlias by John Baker
Dahlias have never been as popular as they are today. They have come back
China by Pip Bensley
Our speaker for September was Pip Bensley who is a three times Royal Horticultural
The Trowels and Tribulations of Taking on an Historic Garden by Maggie Tran
Bramdean House is a mainly Georgian house nestled on chalk down in a valley
How to Grow Roses Successfully by Glenn Duggan
A lot of work is involved in growing roses successfully but they are grown
Natural But Not Wild by Patricia Elkington
Our speaker this month is the owner of Crawley Court which has a two
Growing Sweet Peas by Jim McDonald
GROUND PREPARATION My soil is alkaline with a Ph of 6.5 to 7.0, approx.
Hampshire Gardens Trust – What We Do and Why We Do It by Sally Miller
In 1983 there was great concern about overdevelopment in the county and as a
Flowers of Reserves and Roadsides by Gerald Ponting
Gerald lives quite locally and is an accomplished speaker and excellent photographer. His talk
The Scented Garden by Anthony Powell
Anthony began by discussing what scent really is for. It is an aroma given
Hydrangeas by Fran Clifton
Climbing hydrangeas. Should be planted horizontally in shade as they only grow upwards. Examples
The Treasures of Dorset by John Christopher Legrand
The Jurassic Coast is 95 miles long and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pest and Disease Control by Alan Horgan
Alan has spent almost all his working life in horticulture and now mainly deals
The Making of a New Pleasure Garden by Simon Goldsack
Holme for Gardens has been developed from a dairy farm which was later converted
Tour of Kitchen Garden at Lainston House by Jackie Verrinder
On a wet and windy morning eleven of us met at Lainston House. This
Planting Bulbs for Spring by Tim Woodland
All bulbs require feeding with bonemeal and potash when they are flowering and also
The Amazing Honey Bee by Richard Rickitt
In the UK there are 24 species of Bumblebees most of which nest in
Gardening on Chalk by Geoff Hodge
Gardening on chalk raises a number of problems for many gardeners. The ground is
Top 10 Topical Gardening Tips Spring 2024 by Ray Broughton
If the seed is small and black, try using cornflower to sprinkle on the
Conservatory Plants by Wilf Simcox
Early conservatories were constructed with three different growing areas for varying plant types and
More Colour, Less Work – Fact or Fiction by Gillian Taylor
The talk started with showing a few of the colourful plants currently flowering in
Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton
The speaker brought an electron microscope to the meeting and used that to show
Gilbert White 300 by Chris Bird
Gilbert White was a clergyman, naturalist, ornithologist and ecologist born in July 1720 at
Where the Wild Flowers Grow by Leif Bersweden
With a premise that plants need the same help as animals but can’t move,