‘The World of Fungi’

Today’s talk explores their lives and how they impact on ours. John trained as a zoologist and conservationist and spent much of his working life developing and running wildlife reserves in London and Kent with a particular interest in introducing children to the natural world. Based in Buckinghamshire he now gives talks and runs guided walks and has for many years studied glow-worms. 

Marford Road

Wheathampstead

AL4 8AY

‘Irises for the Natural Garden’

Alun and Jill run Aulden Farm Garden and Nursery near Leominster in Herefordshire, a damp site which they have developed from scratch they hold the National Collection of Siberian Irises. The garden was developed both wildlife and humans in mind and is described as quirky and romantic.

http://www.auldenfarm.co.uk

Wheathampstead

2pm

‘Primulas and Auriculas’

The Millington family runs Hillview Hardy Plants in Shropshire and has a particular interest in Primulas and Auriculas as well as other hardy plants and bulbs. http://www.hillviewhardyplants.com

Wheathampstead

2pm

This is a return visit for Dr Harold; you may remember the entertaining and informative talk she gave last time about plant defence mechanisms.This time she will talk about Wild Flowers of the Canadian Rockies which no doubt many members will have seen for themselves. http://www.identiplant.co.uk

Wheathampstead

6 – 9pm

for Annual Plant Sale

Church Hall,

Homewood Rd,

St Albans, AL1 4BH

10am-12noon

(help required from 9am)

(as above)

Hyde Hall, and Furzelea,

Essex

application forms

in Spring 2019

newsletter

A keen Alpine gardener,Tony will in his talk today cover the genus Crocus, his specialist subject and will look at the botany of both wild and cultivated plants. Find details in the list of speakers on http://www.alpinegardensociety.net. 

Wheathampstead

Wheathampstead

Another returning visitor, this popular speaker is well known for her column “Thorny Problems” in The Telegraph and other writing. She describes herself as a “passionate muddy-gloves-and-wellies gardener blessed with the gift of the gab”. The subject of Helen’s talk is under wraps but we can certainly look forward to an entertaining afternoon to round off the year.

and Christmas Party

Wheathampstead