19 Feb A Plant a Month – Building a Successional Perennial Garden by Claire Mitchell Aim to create a garden with colourful Perennial Plants to enjoy every month of
15 Jan Creating a Winter Garden by Mark Porter Mark Porter has a 7 acres meadow garden near the A33, and their garden
20 Nov The Road to Winchester by Pip Bensley The talk detailed the creation and organisation of the Winchester Flower Festival for which
16 Oct Lainston House Kitchen Garden by Stef Bradfield Stef has been the Head Kitchen Gardener at Lainston House for 3 years and
18 Sep Where the Wild Flowers Grow by Leif Bersweden With a premise that plants need the same help as animals but can’t move,
17 Jul Gilbert White 300 by Chris Bird Gilbert White was a clergyman, naturalist, ornithologist and ecologist born in July 1720 at
20 Jun Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton The speaker brought an electron microscope to the meeting and used that to show
15 May More Colour, Less Work – Fact or Fiction by Gillian Taylor The talk started with showing a few of the colourful plants currently flowering in
20 Apr Conservatory Plants by Wilf Simcox Early conservatories were constructed with three different growing areas for varying plant types and
20 Mar Top 10 Topical Gardening Tips Spring 2024 by Ray Broughton If the seed is small and black, try using cornflower to sprinkle on the
23 Feb Gardening on Chalk by Geoff Hodge Gardening on chalk raises a number of problems for many gardeners. The ground is
17 Jan The Amazing Honey Bee by Richard Rickitt In the UK there are 24 species of Bumblebees most of which nest in
15 Nov Planting Bulbs for Spring by Tim Woodland All bulbs require feeding with bonemeal and potash when they are flowering and also
18 Oct Tour of Kitchen Garden at Lainston House by Jackie Verrinder On a wet and windy morning eleven of us met at Lainston House. This
18 Oct The Making of a New Pleasure Garden by Simon Goldsack Holme for Gardens has been developed from a dairy farm which was later converted
20 Sep Pest and Disease Control by Alan Horgan Alan has spent almost all his working life in horticulture and now mainly deals
19 Jul The Treasures of Dorset by John Christopher Legrand The Jurassic Coast is 95 miles long and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19 Jun Hydrangeas by Fran Clifton Climbing hydrangeas. Should be planted horizontally in shade as they only grow upwards. Examples
17 May The Scented Garden by Anthony Powell Anthony began by discussing what scent really is for. It is an aroma given
24 Apr Flowers of Reserves and Roadsides by Gerald Ponting Gerald lives quite locally and is an accomplished speaker and excellent photographer. His talk
16 Mar 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
20 Feb Growing Sweet Peas by Jim McDonald GROUND PREPARATION My soil is alkaline with a Ph of 6.5 to 7.0, approx.
18 Jan Natural But Not Wild by Patricia Elkington Our speaker this month is the owner of Crawley Court which has a two
16 Nov How to Grow Roses Successfully by Glenn Duggan A lot of work is involved in growing roses successfully but they are grown
19 Oct 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
21 Sep China by Pip Bensley Our speaker for September was Pip Bensley who is a three times Royal Horticultural
20 Jul Delightful Dahlias by John Baker Dahlias have never been as popular as they are today. They have come back
22 Jun Pelargoniums My Way by Roger Butler As pelargoniums are often referred to as geraniums Roger started his talk by telling
18 May Encouraging Wildlife in Your Garden by Andrew Halstead Over the years farming has changed and the use of herbicides means that fields
20 Apr 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
16 Mar 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
16 Feb Skulduggery in the Shrubbery by Stefan White Our last zoom talk of the pandemic! We were looking forward to hearing a
19 Jan 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
08 Dec Invasive species by Chris Bird The December meeting was a talk from Chris Bird who is a lecturer at
17 Nov Health and well-being by Annabelle Padwick The talk in November was by Annabelle Padwick on Growing for Health and Well-being.
24 Oct Composting and Recycling by Kelvin Mason Our October Zoom meeting was presented by Kelvin Mason. His talk Composting and Recycling
25 Sep Clipping, Pruning and Cuttings in your Garden by Darren Lerigo Our September Zoom talk by Darren Lerigo was titled Clippings, Pruning and Cuttings in
27 Jul Plant and Garden Photography by Richard Barnes Our July Zoom meeting was hosted by Richard Barnes who is a professional garden
21 Jun Cacti and Succulents, an Introduction by Ian Thwaites Our June Zoom meeting was Cacti and Succulents, an Introduction, presented by Ian Thwaites
22 May What Shall I Do With This Space by Darren Lerigo Our May Zoom talk was by Darren Lerigo from Modern Mint. Darren is a
23 Apr The Life and Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll by Leslie Chamberlain Our April Zoom meeting was a talk by Leslie Chamberlain on The Life and
18 Mar Landscaping Ideas for Your Garden by Ray Broughton The March talk on Zoom which preceded the AGM was given by Ray Broughton
20 Feb Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces by Geoff Hawkins Geoff Hawkins spoke to the Gardening Club about Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces on
08 Jan Gardening By The Moon – Science or Myth by Charles Jennings In January we welcomed local scientist Charles Jennings to give a Zoom presentation on
09 Dec 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
18 Nov Easy Ways to Better Gardening by Adam Pascoe Adam Pascoe a gardening journalist, whom has edited Gardeners world and Waitrose Gardeners magazine,
19 Oct 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.
16 Sep The ups and downs of public speaking by Ray Broughton 40 years ago I gave my first talk! Ray our club president gave some
24 Feb Evening of Gardeners’ Questions Answered by Steve Bradley Why do plum trees fail to come into flower? Possibilities:- Pigeons are eating the
20 Jan 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
27 Oct Over Wintering Fuchsias by Derek Dexter Derek Dexter, of Wokingham Fuchsia Club gave a talk on these varied and beautiful
23 Sep Herbaceous Perennials by Rosemary Hardy Herbaceous Perennials was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock Gardening
29 Jul Native Orchids by Leif Bersweden “Native Orchids” was the subject of the talk given by Leif Bersweden Phd a
27 Jun Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton For his annual lecture Ray Broughton, our Club President, chose as his subject Pests
23 May All Year Round Colour by Geoff Hawkins Geoff Hawkins, gardener, broadcaster and consultant spoke on “All Year Round Colour”. Numerous slides
17 Apr Gardens in Japan by John Baker John Baker, keeper of the National Hosta Collection, spoke to The Littleton and Harestock
20 Feb Asclepias talk by Barry Clarke Asclepias, a genus of tuberous perennials or subshrubs was the subject of a talk
16 Jan 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
21 Nov Autumn Beauties – Kevin Hobbs (an experienced horticulturalist) In his introduction Kevin said that heavy pruning, widely practised, is not advisable, as
17 Oct Carnivorous Plants From Around The World – David Tite Dionaea mascipula, commonly known as The Venus Fly Trap has many forms, and the
19 Sep Rose Care and Underplanting – Thomas Stone Choose healthy plants, preferably ball-root, and use good compost, Rootgrow (mycorrhizal fungi) and Vitax
18 Jul Shrubs of Distinction – John Negus Whatever the size or style of our gardens shrubs can form a key element
20 Jun Growing in Containers – Richard Loader (Nurseryman) Richard Loader, a Nurseryman with 40 years experience, he is also a professional photographer
16 May Primulas and Auriculas by Alan Edmondson “Primulas and Auriculas” was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock
18 Apr Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton “Pests and Diseases” was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock
21 Feb Enjoying dahlias and chrysanthemums by Bryan J Madders Bryan J. Madders, who has been Chairman of the New Forest Dahlia and Chrysanthemum
17 Jan Beautiful Bulbs by Andy McIndoe Andy McIndoe, Writer, Lecturer and Broadcaster gave the Ted Wedge Memorial Lecture to Littleton
15 Nov Camellias by Jennifer Trehane Jennifer Trehane, Plantswoman, Lecturer and Broadcaster gave a talk on Camellias to the Littleton
18 Oct Vegetable Growing by Kelvin Mason Vegetable Growing was the subject of a talk given by Kelvin Mason, Lecturer in
20 Sep My Time With Hilliers And Chelsea by Ricky Dorlay “My Time With Hilliers And Chelsea” was the subject of the talk given to
19 Jul The Hillier Gardens Throughout the Year by David Jewell David Jewell, former Wisley Superintendent, and currently Head of the Plant Collection at Hillier
21 Jun The White Garden by Chris Bird “The White Garden” was the subject of the talk given by Chris Bird, a
17 May Passion for Poppies by Sandy Worth Sandy Worth spoke about her “Passion for Poppies”. She previously created a recognized collection
19 Apr Successful Garden Maintenance by Ray Broughton Ray Broughton, Lecturer, Horticultural Consultant, and our Club’s President, spoke to us about “Successful
15 Mar Report of the March AGM and Spring Show meeting Report of the March AGM and Spring Show meeting on 15th March 2017 Sixty
15 Feb Growing Vegetables in a Small Garden by Geoff Hawkins “Growing Vegetables in a Small Garden” was the subject of a talk by Geoff
18 Jan Autumn and winter in all its glory by John Anderson “AUTUMN AND WINTER IN ALL ITS GLORY” was the title of the talk given
16 Nov Birds and gardens: perfect partners by Dr. Alick Jones BIRDS AND GARDENS: PERFECT PARTNERS. BY DR. ALICK JONES. Doctor Jones is an experienced
19 Oct The Lawn by Wilf Simcox Despite the increasing popularity of gravel in gardens many people still choose grass, so
21 Sep Plants for small gardens by Thomas Stone “PLANTS FOR SMALL GARDENS” was the subject of the talk given by locally based
20 Jul Buddleja: The National Collection by Peter Moore Our July speaker was Peter Moore, his subject “Buddleja: The National Collection”. “ A
15 Jun New developments in horticulture by Ray Broughton The speaker at the June meeting of Littleton and Harestock Gardening club was our
18 May My Life in Gardening by Emma Sharpe Our guest speaker on 18th May was Emma Sharpe, Head Gardener at Winchester Cathedral,
20 Apr The National Garden Scheme by Martyn Cox Annually, throughout the country, gardens are opened for the National Garden Scheme, this year
16 Mar AGM and Bulb Show Another successful year for the Club was acknowledged by the Chairman, Ted Ashley at
17 Feb Grasses: More Wow and Less Work by Neil Lucas The title of the talk given to the Club by Neil Lucas was “Grasses:
20 Jan The Plant Doctor by Roger Hirons Plants for British Gardeners Linked to Ecology. The talk was given by Roger Hirons,
18 Nov Shrubs, The Backbone Of Your Garden by Geoff Hawkins Shrubs, The Backbone Of Your Garden was the title of the talk given to
16 Sep Daffodils in my rucksack by Derrick Donnison Morgan “DAFFODILS IN MY RUCKSACK” was the intriguing title of the talk given to The
15 Jul Making the most of your Greenhouse by Nick Morgan “Making the most of your Greenhouse” Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club welcomed the return
17 Jun How to make Gardening Easier by Ray Broughton “How to make Gardening Easier” The speaker at our June meeting was the Club’s
20 May WEEDS: CAN WE EVER WIN? by Dr Alick Jones “WEEDS: CAN WE EVER WIN?” The speaker at Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club meeting
15 Apr LOBELIAS, NOT JUST A BEDDING PLANT by Barry Clarke “LOBELIAS, NOT JUST A BEDDING PLANT” Barry Clarke, a member of Plant Heritage and
18 Mar Annual General Meeting and Bulb Show Wednesday March 18th saw The Club’s Annual General Meeting and Bulb Show, held at
18 Feb A Short Masterclass in Roses by Stewart Pocock The speaker at the meeting of the Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club on February
21 Jan 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
19 Nov Big Ideas for Small Gardens by Janine Pattison The speaker was Janine Pattison whose talk was entitled Big Ideas for Small Gardens.
19 Feb A Plant a Month – Building a Successional Perennial Garden by Claire Mitchell Aim to create a garden with colourful Perennial Plants to enjoy every month of
15 Jan Creating a Winter Garden by Mark Porter Mark Porter has a 7 acres meadow garden near the A33, and their garden
20 Nov The Road to Winchester by Pip Bensley The talk detailed the creation and organisation of the Winchester Flower Festival for which
16 Oct Lainston House Kitchen Garden by Stef Bradfield Stef has been the Head Kitchen Gardener at Lainston House for 3 years and
18 Sep Where the Wild Flowers Grow by Leif Bersweden With a premise that plants need the same help as animals but can’t move,
17 Jul Gilbert White 300 by Chris Bird Gilbert White was a clergyman, naturalist, ornithologist and ecologist born in July 1720 at
20 Jun Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton The speaker brought an electron microscope to the meeting and used that to show
15 May More Colour, Less Work – Fact or Fiction by Gillian Taylor The talk started with showing a few of the colourful plants currently flowering in
20 Apr Conservatory Plants by Wilf Simcox Early conservatories were constructed with three different growing areas for varying plant types and
20 Mar Top 10 Topical Gardening Tips Spring 2024 by Ray Broughton If the seed is small and black, try using cornflower to sprinkle on the
23 Feb Gardening on Chalk by Geoff Hodge Gardening on chalk raises a number of problems for many gardeners. The ground is
17 Jan The Amazing Honey Bee by Richard Rickitt In the UK there are 24 species of Bumblebees most of which nest in
15 Nov Planting Bulbs for Spring by Tim Woodland All bulbs require feeding with bonemeal and potash when they are flowering and also
18 Oct Tour of Kitchen Garden at Lainston House by Jackie Verrinder On a wet and windy morning eleven of us met at Lainston House. This
18 Oct The Making of a New Pleasure Garden by Simon Goldsack Holme for Gardens has been developed from a dairy farm which was later converted
20 Sep Pest and Disease Control by Alan Horgan Alan has spent almost all his working life in horticulture and now mainly deals
19 Jul The Treasures of Dorset by John Christopher Legrand The Jurassic Coast is 95 miles long and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19 Jun Hydrangeas by Fran Clifton Climbing hydrangeas. Should be planted horizontally in shade as they only grow upwards. Examples
17 May The Scented Garden by Anthony Powell Anthony began by discussing what scent really is for. It is an aroma given
24 Apr Flowers of Reserves and Roadsides by Gerald Ponting Gerald lives quite locally and is an accomplished speaker and excellent photographer. His talk
16 Mar 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
20 Feb Growing Sweet Peas by Jim McDonald GROUND PREPARATION My soil is alkaline with a Ph of 6.5 to 7.0, approx.
18 Jan Natural But Not Wild by Patricia Elkington Our speaker this month is the owner of Crawley Court which has a two
16 Nov How to Grow Roses Successfully by Glenn Duggan A lot of work is involved in growing roses successfully but they are grown
19 Oct 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
21 Sep China by Pip Bensley Our speaker for September was Pip Bensley who is a three times Royal Horticultural
20 Jul Delightful Dahlias by John Baker Dahlias have never been as popular as they are today. They have come back
22 Jun Pelargoniums My Way by Roger Butler As pelargoniums are often referred to as geraniums Roger started his talk by telling
18 May Encouraging Wildlife in Your Garden by Andrew Halstead Over the years farming has changed and the use of herbicides means that fields
20 Apr 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
16 Mar 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
16 Feb Skulduggery in the Shrubbery by Stefan White Our last zoom talk of the pandemic! We were looking forward to hearing a
19 Jan 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
08 Dec Invasive species by Chris Bird The December meeting was a talk from Chris Bird who is a lecturer at
17 Nov Health and well-being by Annabelle Padwick The talk in November was by Annabelle Padwick on Growing for Health and Well-being.
24 Oct Composting and Recycling by Kelvin Mason Our October Zoom meeting was presented by Kelvin Mason. His talk Composting and Recycling
25 Sep Clipping, Pruning and Cuttings in your Garden by Darren Lerigo Our September Zoom talk by Darren Lerigo was titled Clippings, Pruning and Cuttings in
27 Jul Plant and Garden Photography by Richard Barnes Our July Zoom meeting was hosted by Richard Barnes who is a professional garden
21 Jun Cacti and Succulents, an Introduction by Ian Thwaites Our June Zoom meeting was Cacti and Succulents, an Introduction, presented by Ian Thwaites
22 May What Shall I Do With This Space by Darren Lerigo Our May Zoom talk was by Darren Lerigo from Modern Mint. Darren is a
23 Apr The Life and Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll by Leslie Chamberlain Our April Zoom meeting was a talk by Leslie Chamberlain on The Life and
18 Mar Landscaping Ideas for Your Garden by Ray Broughton The March talk on Zoom which preceded the AGM was given by Ray Broughton
20 Feb Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces by Geoff Hawkins Geoff Hawkins spoke to the Gardening Club about Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces on
08 Jan Gardening By The Moon – Science or Myth by Charles Jennings In January we welcomed local scientist Charles Jennings to give a Zoom presentation on
09 Dec 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
18 Nov Easy Ways to Better Gardening by Adam Pascoe Adam Pascoe a gardening journalist, whom has edited Gardeners world and Waitrose Gardeners magazine,
19 Oct 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.
16 Sep The ups and downs of public speaking by Ray Broughton 40 years ago I gave my first talk! Ray our club president gave some
24 Feb Evening of Gardeners’ Questions Answered by Steve Bradley Why do plum trees fail to come into flower? Possibilities:- Pigeons are eating the
20 Jan 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
27 Oct Over Wintering Fuchsias by Derek Dexter Derek Dexter, of Wokingham Fuchsia Club gave a talk on these varied and beautiful
23 Sep Herbaceous Perennials by Rosemary Hardy Herbaceous Perennials was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock Gardening
29 Jul Native Orchids by Leif Bersweden “Native Orchids” was the subject of the talk given by Leif Bersweden Phd a
27 Jun Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton For his annual lecture Ray Broughton, our Club President, chose as his subject Pests
23 May All Year Round Colour by Geoff Hawkins Geoff Hawkins, gardener, broadcaster and consultant spoke on “All Year Round Colour”. Numerous slides
17 Apr Gardens in Japan by John Baker John Baker, keeper of the National Hosta Collection, spoke to The Littleton and Harestock
20 Feb Asclepias talk by Barry Clarke Asclepias, a genus of tuberous perennials or subshrubs was the subject of a talk
16 Jan 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
21 Nov Autumn Beauties – Kevin Hobbs (an experienced horticulturalist) In his introduction Kevin said that heavy pruning, widely practised, is not advisable, as
17 Oct Carnivorous Plants From Around The World – David Tite Dionaea mascipula, commonly known as The Venus Fly Trap has many forms, and the
19 Sep Rose Care and Underplanting – Thomas Stone Choose healthy plants, preferably ball-root, and use good compost, Rootgrow (mycorrhizal fungi) and Vitax
18 Jul Shrubs of Distinction – John Negus Whatever the size or style of our gardens shrubs can form a key element
20 Jun Growing in Containers – Richard Loader (Nurseryman) Richard Loader, a Nurseryman with 40 years experience, he is also a professional photographer
16 May Primulas and Auriculas by Alan Edmondson “Primulas and Auriculas” was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock
18 Apr Pests and Diseases by Ray Broughton “Pests and Diseases” was the subject of a talk given to Littleton and Harestock
21 Feb Enjoying dahlias and chrysanthemums by Bryan J Madders Bryan J. Madders, who has been Chairman of the New Forest Dahlia and Chrysanthemum
17 Jan Beautiful Bulbs by Andy McIndoe Andy McIndoe, Writer, Lecturer and Broadcaster gave the Ted Wedge Memorial Lecture to Littleton
15 Nov Camellias by Jennifer Trehane Jennifer Trehane, Plantswoman, Lecturer and Broadcaster gave a talk on Camellias to the Littleton
18 Oct Vegetable Growing by Kelvin Mason Vegetable Growing was the subject of a talk given by Kelvin Mason, Lecturer in
20 Sep My Time With Hilliers And Chelsea by Ricky Dorlay “My Time With Hilliers And Chelsea” was the subject of the talk given to
19 Jul The Hillier Gardens Throughout the Year by David Jewell David Jewell, former Wisley Superintendent, and currently Head of the Plant Collection at Hillier
21 Jun The White Garden by Chris Bird “The White Garden” was the subject of the talk given by Chris Bird, a
17 May Passion for Poppies by Sandy Worth Sandy Worth spoke about her “Passion for Poppies”. She previously created a recognized collection
19 Apr Successful Garden Maintenance by Ray Broughton Ray Broughton, Lecturer, Horticultural Consultant, and our Club’s President, spoke to us about “Successful
15 Mar Report of the March AGM and Spring Show meeting Report of the March AGM and Spring Show meeting on 15th March 2017 Sixty
15 Feb Growing Vegetables in a Small Garden by Geoff Hawkins “Growing Vegetables in a Small Garden” was the subject of a talk by Geoff
18 Jan Autumn and winter in all its glory by John Anderson “AUTUMN AND WINTER IN ALL ITS GLORY” was the title of the talk given
16 Nov Birds and gardens: perfect partners by Dr. Alick Jones BIRDS AND GARDENS: PERFECT PARTNERS. BY DR. ALICK JONES. Doctor Jones is an experienced
19 Oct The Lawn by Wilf Simcox Despite the increasing popularity of gravel in gardens many people still choose grass, so
21 Sep Plants for small gardens by Thomas Stone “PLANTS FOR SMALL GARDENS” was the subject of the talk given by locally based
20 Jul Buddleja: The National Collection by Peter Moore Our July speaker was Peter Moore, his subject “Buddleja: The National Collection”. “ A
15 Jun New developments in horticulture by Ray Broughton The speaker at the June meeting of Littleton and Harestock Gardening club was our
18 May My Life in Gardening by Emma Sharpe Our guest speaker on 18th May was Emma Sharpe, Head Gardener at Winchester Cathedral,
20 Apr The National Garden Scheme by Martyn Cox Annually, throughout the country, gardens are opened for the National Garden Scheme, this year
16 Mar AGM and Bulb Show Another successful year for the Club was acknowledged by the Chairman, Ted Ashley at
17 Feb Grasses: More Wow and Less Work by Neil Lucas The title of the talk given to the Club by Neil Lucas was “Grasses:
20 Jan The Plant Doctor by Roger Hirons Plants for British Gardeners Linked to Ecology. The talk was given by Roger Hirons,
18 Nov Shrubs, The Backbone Of Your Garden by Geoff Hawkins Shrubs, The Backbone Of Your Garden was the title of the talk given to
16 Sep Daffodils in my rucksack by Derrick Donnison Morgan “DAFFODILS IN MY RUCKSACK” was the intriguing title of the talk given to The
15 Jul Making the most of your Greenhouse by Nick Morgan “Making the most of your Greenhouse” Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club welcomed the return
17 Jun How to make Gardening Easier by Ray Broughton “How to make Gardening Easier” The speaker at our June meeting was the Club’s
20 May WEEDS: CAN WE EVER WIN? by Dr Alick Jones “WEEDS: CAN WE EVER WIN?” The speaker at Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club meeting
15 Apr LOBELIAS, NOT JUST A BEDDING PLANT by Barry Clarke “LOBELIAS, NOT JUST A BEDDING PLANT” Barry Clarke, a member of Plant Heritage and
18 Mar Annual General Meeting and Bulb Show Wednesday March 18th saw The Club’s Annual General Meeting and Bulb Show, held at
18 Feb A Short Masterclass in Roses by Stewart Pocock The speaker at the meeting of the Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club on February
21 Jan 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
19 Nov Big Ideas for Small Gardens by Janine Pattison The speaker was Janine Pattison whose talk was entitled Big Ideas for Small Gardens.