Solutions not problems

Talk

A well-illustrated talk by Brian Dennison based on his own garden, entitled “New year, new plants, new ideas” certainly lived up to the topic.  

Brian came to horticulture relatively late.  However, his technical background held him in good stead when, with no gardening knowledge to speak of, he had to get to grips with the garden at his new house in the ‘60s.  Where others would find problems, Brian found solutions and we all took away some useful tips from his interesting presentation as well as a printed list of the plants discussed. 

Display Table

Peter’s Mimosa with some buds nibbled away by an unidentified bug (which he brought along in a sealed bag)

Carol’s attractive succulent Echeveria Painted Lady

Carol’s Nandina domestica with an everlasting Sweet Pea which has finally flowered after 15 years

Ann brought Zauschneria californica, Cyclamen hederifolium, Scilla autumnalis and Gentian

Judith stunning vase contained Senna, two Coleus, Dahlia (Flaxton?) and Verbena bonariensis

Gardening Matters

Cookridge Flower and Produce Show is always a good event.  It’s on Saturday 10^th September 2.00 – 4.15 at the Methodist Church Hall, Tinshill Road, Cookridge.  For more information phone 0113 2671858 or visit their website www.cookridgegardenclub.co.uk

Next Meeting

September 2^nd Presentation – Canal and River Trust, Yorkshire and North East