Day Visit to Hellebore Specialist March 2017

Day Visit to Kapunda Plants, Hellebore Specialist Bath

Church Crookham Garden Society organised a very interesting visit for members to Kapunda Plants, just south of Bath. The visit took place on Friday 31st March, 2017 with the group arriving just before 11:00h. The visit lasted about 1 and a half hours, and refreshments were provided on arrival. The tour visited the display beds and propagation greenhouse. A talk was given on the development of the 0.8ha garden and propagation techniques with questions and answers along the way. The cost was £8.00.

If you would like to find out about future trips, please contact the secretary, Alec Grant, details below.

Spring Show 2017

Church Crookham Garden Society Spring Show Saturday April 1st

at The Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane

Set up 9 -10.30 am
Free entry for all from 11.15 am
Trophies 12 noon

Please see the handbook detailing which classes you can enter – members only.

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Events 2017

Day Visit to Kapunda Plants, Hellebore Specialist Bath – 31st March 2017.

There are two spare places for this visit, due to a cancellation.

Church Crookham Garden Society is organising a visit to Kapunda Plants, just south of Bath. The visit is planned for Friday 31st March, 2017 arriving before 11:00h. The visit lasts about 1 and a half hours, refreshments are provided on arrival. The tour will visit the display beds and propagation greenhouse. A talk will be given on the development of the 0.8ha garden and propagation techniques with questions and answers along the way. Cost £8.00 Visitors to arrange transport including sharing opportunities. Journey time via A303 about 2 hours. A light lunch is planned before returning.

If you are interested, please email asap the CCGSoc chairman, Alec Grant chairman.ccgs@outlook.com who will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Once the number of participants has been determined, detailed arrangements will be published.

Kapunda Plants, Kapunda, Southstoke Lane, Bath, BA2 5SH

www.kapundaplants.co.uk

Spring Show – 1st April 2017 staging at 08:30 to 10:30h. Viewing 12:30 with prizes at 13:30h.

Summer Show – 16th September 2017 staging 08:30 to 10:30h. Viewing 15:00 to 16:00h.

Harvest Supper and Quiz – 7th October 2017 19:30 to 22:30h.

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Trading Hut Open

There was a feeling in the air that Spring 2017 can’t be far away. The trading hut was back in business on a cool Saturday morning in March. But there was an occasional ray of sunshine and a queue of people lining up to purchase supplies for the new season.

We were greeted by a warm welcome from Angela and Rita, the volunteers staffing the counter. Business was brisk and Rita commented “We have been really busy this morning. We are only just getting ourselves organised.”

The long list of supplies provided is welcomed by many members and can be viewed here…

It includes a variety of products including composts, growbags, fertilizers, insecticides, canes, grass seed and lawn treatment, and much more.

The hut opens Saturday mornings between 10.00 and 11.30h during the growing season.

During April and May members own plants and seedlings are often available.
The association would appreciate feedback from members on the trading facilities and stock on offer, and would welcome any suggestions to improve the service currently provide.

2018 season dates – 10th. Feb. to 15th. Sept. 2018