Totally Tropical

Visit to The Jungle Garden

Who would have imagined what we would find behind this house in the suburbs?  

 Nick Wilson of the Jungle Garden

 When Nick Wilson moved to this property in 1988, it had a typical garden with a lawn and flower borders.  Inspired by family holidays in Cornwall, Nick has transformed this 85 x 27 ft space into a veritable jungle.  The shape and textures of the foliage, objects of interest at every turn and two ponds make this a fascinating garden which can be seen from walkways at differing heights. 

 

 The Jungle Lodge

This is one not to miss and future 2018 openings are Sundays 24^th June and 29^th July.

Thejunglegarden.uk

Gardening Matters

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/gardens/a21264595/the-rich-brothers-gardening-trends-summer-2018/

Notice Board

Reminder that the Paxton Summer Show and Plant Sale is on Saturday 30^th June.

Next Meeting

6^th July: Summer Mini Show

Don’t forget your entries.  You’ve got to be in it to win it!

CLASS 1          One bloom HT Rose

CLASS 2          One Stem Floribunda Rose

CLASS 3          One Stem any other Rose

CLASS 4          One vase Sweet Peas

CLASS 5          One vase Pinks

CLASS 6          One vase cut flowers, judged for frontal effect

CLASS 7          One pot plant

CLASS 8          Flower Arranging – ‘Take Five Flowers’

CLASS 9          Exhibit of Fruit or Vegetable

  

"The hum of bees is the voice of the garden." - Elizabeth Lawrence

 Visit to The Arium

On 15th MayFriday Forum had a very interesting visit to The Arium, Leeds parks nursery in Thorner.  Andrew and Lee explained how Leeds City Council hope to make a viable business out of the garden centre and cafe which means  Leeds will be able to go on providing our lovely bedded out roundabouts and parks, unlike some authorities which have suffered cutbacks on such 'luxuries'.

The huge greenhouses were built by the Dutch at great cost.  All the processes are automated and the water is recycled.

 It wouldn't be a Friday Forum visit without tea and cake!

The June 1st meeting saw a big clean up of Paxton Hall, inside and out.  Everyone got involved with tea and cakes as a reward.  Your contribution is appreciated.

Gardening Matters

Just in case we didn’t get enough of it, here are some gardens featured at Chelsea

https://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/the-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2018-what-it-means-for-your-garden/

Notice Board

 Here’s giving you plenty of notice to consider your entries for the Summer mini show. You’ve got to be in it to win it!

FRIDAY FORUM MINI SHOW - FRIDAY 6 JULY 2018

CLASS 1          One bloom HT Rose

CLASS 2          One Stem Floribunda Rose

CLASS 3          One Stem any other Rose

CLASS 4          One vase Sweet Peas

CLASS 5          One vase Pinks

CLASS 6          One vase cut flowers, judged for frontal effect

CLASS 7          One pot plant

CLASS 8          Flower Arranging – ‘Take Five Flowers’

CLASS 9          Exhibit of Fruit or Vegetable

Next Meeting

15^th June – Garden visit to The Jungle Garden in Roundhay meeting at 1.30 pm

(full details on Visits 2018 page)