Visit to Anglesey Abbey

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On 16th February a group of seventeen Garden Club members visited the National Trust gardens at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridge- shire. This location is known for its formal gardens and free landscaping that extends over 98 acres and 23 distinct areas. Notable sculptures, some dating from the eighteenth century, are also a feature of the gardens. A particular attraction in February is The Winter Walk that showcases a wonderful variety of winter flowering bulbs, shrubs and trees. A cold but bright and sunny day allowed members to see the gardens at their seasonal best. Members also visited Lode Mill and the new National Trust cafe, both of which are in the grounds. The feedback on this, the Club's first "outing", was very positive. The next visit is on 21st June to Bressingham Gardens (Foggy Bottom) & Steam Museum, Norfolk.

2008 Programme

Cyclamen
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16th February 2008
Visit: Anglesey Abbey Gardens (NT), Cambridgeshire

20th March 2008
Talk: "Growing in containers, including hanging baskets"
by Harold Leach

17th April 2008
Plant Sale/ Seed Swap
Talk: "Garden Waste to Compost"
by George Bernard, Boston Borough Council
plus "Your Garden in Pictures"

15th May
Talk: "Beautiful Homes & Gardens of Lincolnshire"
by Nic Lance

21st June
Visit: Bressingham Gardens (Foggy Bottom) & Steam Museum, Norfolk

5th July
Open Gardens Day

18th July
Summer BBQ

21st August
Talk: "Perennials - Selection & Cultivation"
by Susan Frudd

18th September
Bring and Buy - Produce/Plants/Flowers/ Cakes
plus Produce Show

16th October
Annual General Meeting & Quiz

20th November
Talk: "Plant Histories"
by Andrew Sankey

December
Date and Details to follow