Gardening

Last year I dug up all of my bulbs, as I was fed up with the leaves left behind once the daffodils etc have finished.  So this year I have decided to replant them all in pots, although I'm not sure whether I have managed to group the tulips, daffodils, fritillaria etc together!  It should mean I can just remove the pots from view while the leaves dry off at the end of Spring.  I bought plant theatres (shelves!) from Sarah Raven to display the pots.

In February 2023, we visited Benington Lordship, near Stevenage, for their snowdrop display.  They boast over 300 varieties of snowdrops, and in addition there were crocuses, cyclamens and hellebores in abundance.  Our visit ended at the church hall for tea and homemade cake!

In November 2022, a few of us visited Waddesdon Manor for their Winter Light Show in the grounds.  There was also a Christmas Fair to enjoy.

A social and sunny garden party for members of our Gardening Tea and Tips group was hosted by Pat in her garden on 27th July. It was a joy for all to be able to meet together again, discuss gardens and catch up on each others' news. 

Following the Governments latest guidance on the Covid-19 Spring Plan we are starting to cautiously get ready to open up some of our activities, whilst also continuing with our online events and group meetings.

Here is some information about the Covid-19 Spring Plan and how it will affect us all going forward.

GFA members had a lovely visit to the Dahlia Festival at Anglesey Abbey in September, and enjoyed the magnificent display of dahlias and all the special decorations around the gardens and in the house. 

GFA members enjoying their recent visit to the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens