Here we are in Autumn already! As Gardeners prepare for winter, Summer seems a distant memory. No Summer’s ever the same. 2024 will be remembered by most Wymondham gardeners as the year’s plants never stopped growing! With the mild, wet, early summer, every plant seemed to grow an extra foot or more! However, the sun did eventually shine, club members' gardens bloomed and we had lovely exhibits on the show table at club meetings.
The club arranged a visit to the private gardens of Shropham Vicarage in early July. Blessed with good weather, we had a guided tour of the grounds. We saw some lovely plants, trees and meadows – and we had tea and cake at the end. Our thanks to our hosts, the Napier family, and our guide, the familiar face of professional gardener Guy Barker.
The Club has hosted some terrific talks. In May, Andrew Sankey spoke about “Colour in the Garden. High summer saw Guy Barker bring along a range of flowers and plants. Gardeners Question Time invited expert Jim Paine to answer a diverse array of questions. From rampant Wisteria to “What’s eating my Camelia leaves?” to Blueberry bush pruning, it was a satisfying evening for all attendees. Closing the summer in September, speaker Peter Skeggs Gooch discussed all aspects of Clematis, planting pruning and care.
The October club meeting is the AGM (Annual General Meeting). Never a boring occasion! All are welcome to ask questions and hear plans for the 2025 events programme. There will also be a plant sale - so make sure you bring your surplus plants! The date is Monday 21st of October, 7:30pm, at the Town Green Centre. Members will gain free access, and guests will be charged just £3.