All meetings are at the Midland Band Club, Hallwood Road, Kettering at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm unless otherwise stated. Go to the Contact Us page to view a map.
We are always seeking speakers on fuchsia and all gardening related subjects, including wildlife etc, from within a 40 mile radius of Kettering. If you have a presentation to offer then please contact our Secretary.
The Society’s Annual General Meeting at which the officers and committee for the following year are elected. There is an opportunity for members to comment on the way the Society is being run and to ask questions. Followed by a light hearted quiz for cash prizes.
Leave a commentNicholas Warliker, national judge and well known local expert on all things horticultural, will comment on recent changes in the garden scene that might affect members and make some predictions for the future.
Leave a commentDavid Staines, expert grower, hybridiser and shower of begonias will share some of the secrets of his success with members
Leave a commentA member of the British Fuchsia Society and its Eastern representative, Malcolm Beerman pays a long awaited return to the society where he will talk on all things connected with growing and showing fuchias. Come along and learn how to improve the quality of your plants and blooms.
Leave a commentGeoff Oke, member of the British Fuchsia Society and former editor of its journal, will demonstrate the way in which he grows his fuchsias, for the benefit of members. Come along and note all his hints and tips.
Leave a commentBryan King makes a return visit to talk and show slides on the ”Highlights and Flowers of Western USA”. Well known for his entertaining and informative talks, Bryan will no doubt once again delight his audience.
Leave a commentOwner of a local specialist plant nursery, Emily Mitchell will demonstrate the more unusual geranium and pelargonium cultivars as well as the common ones grown in the UK. Sharing some trade secrets she will be encouraging her audience to make room for this worthwhile plant in their gardens.
Leave a commentFollowing on from its successful introduction last year the society will once again be running a Members’ Photographic Competition. Free entry. Competition rules and regulations will be announced in due course. cash prizes to be won.
Leave a commentIf you have ever wondered how to grow those enormous vegetables you see on television and at horticultural shows then this is the evening for you. Clive Bevan, national expert, showman and winner of various competitions will demonstrate how to increase the height, length and weight of your ordinary everyday vegetable. Come along and be prepared to be amazed.
Leave a commentAnn Bird, very well known in the world of roses and having held the top position in the National Rose Society, will talk and show slides on her favourite topic – the rose!
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