Wednesday 19 March 2014

March Meeting

Our talk this month was entitled "Delightful Gardens Near and Far " given by Mr Mike Webber.

His slides showed gardens from as far away as New Zealand and America with others from around England and many closer at home in Dorset. Starting with January he worked his way through the year pointing out the different aspects of each season - like the fact that one sees the shape of the garden better in the winter, which is important as a garden should have a well balanced composition. According to Mr Webber one should never see all the garden at once, a good garden should always give surprises and arouse your curiosity. The size of the borders is important, too narrow a border is never going to look good. The ideal size for a border is eight feet deep ( although not many of us have gardens big enough for that!!). Mass planting is always more effective and roses are less likely to develop blackspot if they are grown in a mixed border. He finished his very interesting talk and slide show with examples of many garden features including knot gardens, arches, paths, topiary and statues. 

Flower of the Month Competition was won by Pat Inglis with a Camellia.

Date of next meeting - Wednesday 9th April @ 7.30pm - speaker will be Joy Everington on the Pleasures and Perils of Showing and Judging.

Future Dates :- 20th May - Coffee Morning and Plant Sale 10.00 - 12.00.

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