Members share their gardening knowledge and experiences.
Frequency & Time: 1st Friday in the month, 10:00am-12:00 noon
Venue: The Rufford, 335, Chesterfield Rd South, Mansfield, NG19 7ES.
Contact: Marilyn Dillon or email Group Coordinator
Programme 2024
Garden Interests
Garden Interest Group, 10.00am-12.00pm.
| Date | Place | Speaker/Information | Activity | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5th | The Coopers Pub. | —— | Planning & Discussion | Own |
| February 2nd | The Rufford Pub. | Start Competition for Growing Pumpkins | Discuss growing and cultivation | Own |
| March 1st | Outing to Holme Pierrepont Hall | Snowdrops | Walk around The Courtyard & East Garden & Woodland. Lunch. | Mini Bus |
| April 5th | The Rufford Pub | Speaker – (to be confirmed) | Own | |
| May 3rd | Rhubarb Farm, Hardwick St, Nether Langwith NG20 9DR. £5 entrance. | Walk around Spring Garden | Visit to Rhubarb Farm with tea/coffee & Biscuits. | Share Transport |
| June 7th | The Rufford Pub. | Plant swap outside if weather is good. | Laptop. | Own |
| July 26th | Outing to Heath (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) | Well Dressings | Visit Summer Gardens. | Own/shared Transport |
| August | NO MEETING | |||
| September 6th | Harlow Carr RHS – Harrogate | Mini Bus Full | Walk around the gardens | Mini Bus |
| October 4th | The Rufford Pub. | Bulb planting – Hyacinths or Paper White daffodils | Competition Results – Pumpkins | Own |
| November 1st | The Rufford Pub. | Seasonal Decoration | Bring/Buy all equipment needed | Own |
| December 6th | Hostess, Sookholme Lane NG19 8LL | Christmas Meal | Own |