Charlbury Garden Society

The Charlbury and District Garden Society is a lively and friendly group which promotes gardening for pleasure through a series of talks, shows, events and outings. There are three beautiful shows each year, Spring, Summer and Annual, and entries are welcomed from anyone in Charlbury or the surrounding areas - you do not have to be a member. The history of the Cups awarded at the Shows makes interesting reading. Talks are held monthly through the winter and the AGM in October is an enjoyable occasion with a Harvest Supper provided by the Committee and a general knowledge quiz. The annual Plant Sale is in May, and offers good value bedding plants, pots and baskets as well as more exotic perennials grown by members. Groovy Growing is a new activity this year for children run in conjunction with Hilltop Garden Centre. There is an annual members' visit by coach to gardens and National Collections around England.

Membership of the Society costs £3-00 for the entire year, and all members receive a Schedule listing all the events and Show classes, together with a Member's card which enables discounts at Applegarth Nurseries, Chipping Norton; Burford Garden Centre (plants only); Freeland Nursery (plants only); North Leigh Garden Centre (plants only); Hilltop Garden Centre (only things that grow), Ramsden; and Yarnton Garden Centre.

Members can also buy items from the Suttons catalogue at a discount through the Society - there is a minimum of 20% discount on seeds and 10% discount on other items. If you wish to participate in this scheme and select from the full range of Suttons Seeds and plants, then please contact John Moore (810700) who will let you have a Suttons Catalogue and order form. If you purchased seeds through this scheme last year you will be automatically included on the list for this year.

Advice on growing fruit and vegetables

Calendar of Events 2012

Spring/Summer
Best Garden Competition and Best Cultivated Allotment

June/July
Visit to Dean Manor

Thursday 16 February at 8pm in the Morris Room, Corner House
Gardeners' Question Time with local experts

Thursday 15 March at 8pm at Ye Olde Three Horseshoes, Sheep Street
Gardening Quiz

Saturday 14 April at 12noon-4pm in the Memorial Hall
Spring Show in conjunction with the Charlbury Arts Society Spring Exhibition
Spring Show Schedule
Spring Show Entry Form

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  Saturday 12 May at 9.30am in the Memorial Hall
  Plant Sale
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Wednesday 13 June 9am coach leaves Spendlove car park
Outing to Kelmarsh Hall Gardens and also The Old Rectory Gardens, Sudborough both in Northamptonshire
Cost £23 with optional ploughman's lunch costing £7.50, phone Sarah to book 01608 810388

Saturday 23 June at 2.00pm-4.30pm in the Memorial Hall
Summer Show

Summer Show Schedule
Summer Show Entry Form

Saturday 8 September at 2.00pm-4.30pm in the Memorial Hall
Annual Flower & Produce Show
Annual Show Schedule
Annual Show Entry Form

Friday 19 October at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall
Harvest Supper & AGM

Thursday 15 November at 8pm in the Morris Room, Corner House
"Late Summer Perennials" talk by Gerald Sinclair of The Nursery Further Afield, near Brackley

Saturday 17 November at 9.30am in the Corner House
Coffee Morning & Plant Sale

10 Good Reasons for Joining the Society!

1. Full programme of annual events
2. Three seasonal shows
3. Friendly society open to members of all ages
4. Expert information and advice provided when required
5. Interesting talks
6. Outings to notable gardens
7. Annual plant sale in May
8. Harvest Supper and social evening
9. Discounts at several garden retailers
10. Suttons Seeds discount scheme

If you are interested in finding out more about the Society or would like to become a member, please email secretary@charlburygardensociety.org.uk or complete this application form.

Groovy Growing

Register your children for this new project. Details about any children's activities are available from Wendy Clifford: 01608 811006

This five-year-old grew her potatoes in a giant pot in the garden. You could learn to do the same.