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The Gardening Group

Leader:  Paul Dean - gardening@ashbyu3a.co.uk - phone 07707 862762


The group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2.15 pm at Packington Village Hall unless otherwise indicated.

Please note: All attendees must show their u3a membership card to all events.


Future programme
DateTimeVenueDetailsImage

Thu 21st MayArrive for 12 pmSelf-drive to Felley Priory, NG16 5FJGarden admission £7.50, pay on the day. 16 places available at tea room to reserve for refreshments on arrival
Thu 18th Jun9am depart Royal HotelCoach trip to Powis CastleCoach and entry to castle and gardens £41 (National Trust members £23)
Thu 16th JulArrive for 1pmSelf-drive to Greenacres Holbrook, Belper DE56 0TFLovely large garden. Arrive for 1pm. £10 entry including tea and cake after.
Sat 15th Aug2 pmGarden party at Val and Trev's
Thu 17th Sep10 am depart Royal HotelCoach trip to Barnsdale (formerly Geoff Hamilton's garden)Coach and entry £34
Thu 15th Oct2.10 pmPackington Village Hall.Harvest Social Event. Please bring an item of food to share and your own plate, dish, glass and cutlery
Thu 19th Nov2.10 pmPackington Village Hall.Talk on gifts for Gardeners by Gerald Ingham, onwer of Planters. Entry £3
Thu 17th Dec1 pmPackington Village Hall.Secret Santa


17th April – Ashwood Nurseries and John's Wood

Our first coach trip of the year was to Ashwood Nurseries and John's Garden. We had some perfect spring weather, and a uninterrupted journey and on arrival we had plenty of time for food and drink before exploring the nurseries with an amazing variety of plants in a beautiful setting. At 1-30 we met at the entry to John's Garden where we were joined by Howard Drury who was the speaker at our last meeting and who has a lot of connections with the owner. Before exploring the gardens we were given a short talk about the gardens and its history with the superb gardens bordered by the Staffs and Worcester canal. Also visiting the gardens was one of the best plant photographers who was taking pictures as the gardens will be featured next year in the Times.