EGC Thanks Greenfingers Garden Centre For Sponsorship Of Its 2024 Programme
A Dream of Winter
Julian Sutton
Thursday 25th January
Julian Sutton runs Desirable Plants in Totnes – which specialises in different and unusual herbaceous perennials. His talk will celebrate plants which flower in the strange stop-start season before winter has ended and spring has really begun.
Glorious Gardens: The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) in Devon
Julia Tremlett
Thursday 29th February
Julia Tremlett will talk generally about the NGS and then show us slides of gardens in Devon open in 2024. She has opened her own garden for the NGS for 33 years and was treasurer for Devon for over 20 years.
Houseplant 101
Rob Vincent
Thursday 28th MarchApril
Rob Vincent is one of the owners of Exeter based Hutch Houseplants, and regularly appears on Toby Buckland’s show on BBC Radio Devon. He will be sharing his top tips for success with houseplants and will bring a range of plants for sale and display.
Routes and Roots
Dr Frances Burroughes, BEM
Thursday 25th April
In a change from its originally booked speaker EGC is now pleased to welcome renown lecturer and after dinner speaker Dr Frances Burroughs to address the April meeting. Have you ever wondered where our garden plants come from? Here is the fascinating story of how many of our favourite garden flowers and vegetables arrived in this country. This talk should be of interest to anyone interested in the history behind their own back garden. Illustrated with slides..
Exmouth Garden Club Annual Spring Public Plant Sale
Saturday 11th May 10am-4pm at 82 Hulham Road EX8 3LA
Over recent years the Club has held a popular public Spring Plant Sale each year at 82 Hulham Road Exmouth and we will be doing so again this year on Sat 11th May from 10am - 4pm . Always reasonable prices but please bring cash. Quality plant donations also welcomed - contact the Club Chairperson in advance please.
Peculiarities : Odd things happen with plants!
Tim Ellis
Thursday 30th May
Tim Ellis will be giving a talk / slide show about some of the unusual and strange things that can happen to plants, trees, flowers and vegetables. It should promote some interesting discussions as well as a few laughs.
Annual Club Summer Visit
Coach trip to RHS Gardens Rosemoor
Thursday 27th June
Full details available from Club Chairperson or at the February or March Club meetings. Bookings now open to Club Members. We are expecting strong interest and are limited to 55 tickets.
Note - This will be an off-site visit.
Must have Garden Plants
Peter Cantrill
Thursday 25th July
Peter Cantrill, an expert nurseryman who runs the wholesale nursery Dayspring plants near Exeter will bring a selection of unusual herbaceous plants, which he will be talking about and selling at the end.
Garden Party
EGC Member Event
Date and time tbc - August
Held at the residence of the Exmouth Garden Club chairperson.
Members only.
Date and time TBC
Exmouth Garden Club Autumn public plant, produce and gardenalia sale
Details tbc - we will consider holding a similar event to our popular and successful 2023 one!
Details tbc - image below is of 2023 event which has now passed
Food for free - learn how to forage safely for wild plants!
Bex Flintham
Thursday 26th September
Bex Flintham has worked in wildlife conservation for over 30 years and has been foraging for wild foods since childhood. She has worked for the National Trust, Wildlife Trusts and the RSPB, and is currently senior educator at Wildwood near Honiton.
No nettles required: Gardening for Wildlife
Ken Thompson
Thursday 31st October
Ken Thompson is an ecologist who spent most of his career at Sheffield University. He is now retired and lives in Devon. He still writes and lectures extensively, including teaching on the Kew Horticulture Diploma and has written several books on gardening and popular science.
Annual General Meeting and buffet supper; gardening quiz and grand raffle
EGC Member Event
Thursday 28th November
Held at the usual Church Hall venue.
Members only.
Doors open 7pm AGM formal business begins at 7:30. This will be followed by the buffet supper; quiz and raffle.
Other Events and 2024 Garden Visits
After successfully trialing reintroducing more summer garden visits in 2023 we are hoping to arrange more for 2024 Details will be advised in Member newsletters; the Member WhatsApp Group and at Club meetings. Please note any costs associated with attending these visits such as for admission charges or refreshments are not normally covered by your Club membership subscription and will be the responsibility of those choosing to attend.
Future speakers and Events
The Club Management Committee will soon start planning the 2025 Programme. Please contact the Club Chairperson if you have any particular suggestions, requests, or recommendations.
FUTURE SPEAKERS – if you offer Gardening Club talks and are interested in speaking to EGC please contact the Club Chairperson