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Meetings generally held at:-
COLEHILL VILLAGE HALL Cannon Hill Road Colehill, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 2LR email: [email protected] |
Last updated 25 March 2025
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Date and Time of Meeting |
Speaker |
More about the Speaker |
Title of Talk |
Saturday 29th January 2022 at 2.30 pm |
Nick Wray |
A curator at the University of Bristol's Botanic Garden since 2004. He is responsible for curating the Botanic Garden’s plant collections and promoting them as an educational and conservation resource. He was awarded the RHS Associate of Honour for his distinguished service to horticulture in 2016. His varied career includes involvement in The Eden Project and Gardeners World on BBC TV with Geoff Hamilton. |
The Evolution of Flowers |
Saturday 26th February 2022 A.G.M. at 2.00 pm followed by talk at 2.45 pm |
A.G.M. then talk by Neil Lucas |
One of Britain’s leading plantsman, Neil Lucas is a recognised authority on Ornamental grasses, owner of Knoll Gardens in Dorset, RHS Council member and Senior Judge, author and holder of ten consecutive Chelsea Flower Show Gold medals. When not judging, lecturing, writing or plant hunting overseas Neil can be found in his nursery or tending his acclaimed naturalistic garden at Knoll. |
Using Perennials in the Modern Garden |
Saturday 26th March 2022 at 2.30 pm |
Terry Baker |
Terry co-founded the Botanic Nursery, with Mary Baker, in 1976. As a garden designer he needed more plants and decided to propagate what he needed. The nursery, a 2 acre walled garden, is home to the National Collection of Digitalis. |
Terry's Favourites: Peonies, Hollyhocks and Foxgloves |
Saturday 23rd April 2022 at 2.30 pm |
Val Bourne |
Val has won multiple awards including Journalist of the year from the Garden Media Guild. She is a regular contributor to The Daily Telegraph, amongst others, and she gardens on the windswept Cotswolds at Spring Cottage in Gloucestershire. Val is a hands-on gardener and a committed plantaholic. She manages her third of an acre garden without using any chemicals – something she has always believed in. |
The Living Jigsaw explained |
Saturday 24th September 2022 at 2.30 pm |
Tim Stretton |
Head Gardener of the privately owned Folly Farm, will talk about the garden. It is a collaboration between Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, and has been lovingly restored over a number of years. Tim has worked with Dan Pearson and the owners throughout the careful restoration to create a modern interpretation of a Jekyll Garden with the incorporation of the wider landscape. For those who have been fortunate to see it is a truly memorable garden. |
Folly Farm |
Saturday 22nd October 2022 at 2.30 pm |
Paul Lewis |
Paul is an amateur plant breeder and is based on the Isle of Wight. He curated the National Collection of Crocosmia, and now breeds his own, including Paul’s Best Yellow and Hellfire. Breeding of Gladioli soon followed. Paul is involved with the RHS as a Field Trial Judge. |
Crocosmia & Gladioli: From breeding, getting a plant to market and field judging for the RHS |
Saturday 26th November 2022 Doors Open at 2.00 pm for talk to start at 3.00 pm TICKET ONLY. Prices to follow |
Nick Bailey |
Nick is known as a regular presenter of the BBC's Gardeners' World. He was also Head Gardener for London’s famous Chelsea Physic Garden, where he spent the last seven years redesigning the gardens and diversifying the plant collection. |
365 Days of Colour |
Saturday 29th January 2023 at 2.30 pm |
Timothy Walker |
Timothy has had a varied career in horticulture including training at The Saville Garden, Windsor and at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kent. Having worked at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum between 1986 and 2014, and winning 4 Gold, 2 Silver Gilt and 1 Silver medal at Chelsea Flower Shows. Timothy is now a stipenditary lecturer in Plant Sciences at Somerville College Oxford, Pembroke College and Hertford College. |
In the Not So Bleak Mid-Winter |
Date and Time of Meeting |
Speaker |
More about the Speaker |
Title of Talk |
January 2021 CANCELLED |
Anna Pavord (Cancelled as at 21/12/20) |
The Curious Gardener |
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Saturday 20th February 2021 A.G.M. at 2.00 pm held on Skype WITH NO SPEAKER (Note not the 4th Saturday of the month) |
A.G.M. |
Business Meeting Only - no speaker |
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March 2021 CANCELLED |
Was Terry Baker but has been delayed a month |
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Saturday 24th April 2021 CANCELLED-POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 |
Terry Baker |
Terry co-founded the Botanic Nursery, Wiltshire with Mary Baker, in 1976. As a garden designer he needed more plants and decided to propagate what he needed. The nursery, a 2 acre walled garden, is home to the National Collection of Digitalis. |
Terry's Favourites: Peonies, Hollyhocks and Foxgloves |
Saturday 24th July 2021 at 2.30 pm |
Mat Reese |
Mat is the Head Gardener at Malverleys, a beautiful private garden in Hampshire. He was due to give a talk at our National A.G.M in March 2020, but due to the pandemic, we had to cancel. We have therefore asked Mat to come and give the talk to our group only, as we filled 2 coachloads in 2018, and all thoroughly enjoyed it. |
Making the garden at Malverleys |
Saturday 21st August 2021 at 2.30 pm |
David Hurrion |
David last come to talk to us in 2018, and by popular demand, he is back to talk about propagation. As a trained teacher, his knowledge about a huge range of subjects is immense. He has been the Associate Editor for the Gardeners World magazine and has recently been working on designing and presenting a wide range of online Masterclasses for the magazine. |
A Guide to Autumn Propagation |
Saturday 25th September 2021 at 2.30 pm |
Troy Scott-Smith |
Troy was appointed head gardener of Iford Manor, Somerset, in 2017 having formerly been at Sissinghurst and Bodnant (both National Trust). He has now returned to Sissingurst and will be coming to talk to us about the Delos Garden, which he started before his departure |
Delos Garden at Sissinghurst |
Saturday 16th October 2021 at 2.30 pm (PLEASE NOTE NOT THE NORMAL SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) |
Janet Buist |
Until her retirement a couple of years ago, Janet was the owner of Pennycross Nursery in Cambridgeshire which specialised in Salvias. We will learn something of their history as well as how to care for and propagate them. Janet has spoken to many other HPS Groups and her talks are always popular. |
Wonderful World of Salvias |
Saturday 27th November 2021 Doors Open at 2.00 pm for talk to start at 3.00 pm TICKET ONLY. £6.00 for Members (including refreshments) |
Pippa Greenwood |
Pippa is now best know as regular panellist and expert on plant pests and diseases on BBC Radio 4’s GQT’ and came to Colehill when we hosted the programme in 2017. She has worked on television and for many years ran the Plant Pathology Department at RHS Wisley. Pippa writes for various newspapers and magazines and is the author of several garden books. We are assured of an informative and lively afternoon! |
My Life in Gardening |
Saturday 29th January 2022 at 2.30 pm |
Nick Wray |
A curator at the University of Bristol's Botanic Garden |
The Evolution of Flowers |
Date and Time of Meeting |
Speaker |
More about the Speaker |
Title of Talk |
Saturday 25th January 2020 starts at 2.30 pm |
Bob Gibbons |
Bob Gibbons is a naturalist, author and photographer. He organises holidays and, after 50 years, he still continues to seek out and record the most outstanding places to see natural displays. |
From Orchids to Pitcher Plants - the Extraordinary Flora of Newfoundland |
Saturday 22nd February 2020 A.G.M. at 2.00 pm followed by talk at 2.30 pm |
A.G.M. followed by Helen Picton |
Helen runs a small family run nursery specialising in Michaelmas Daisies. Her grandfather, Percy, took over as Nursery Manager after the Second World War. |
Montana and Beyond - Clematis and all their Joys |
Saturday 28th March 2020 We shall be hosting the National Hardy Plant Society A.G.M. at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. CANCELLED |
Keith Wiley & Mat Reese |
This is not one of our normal speaker events and is "Ticket Only" obtainable from National only. We shall be having an "extra" free-to-members Speaker meeting in December to compensate |
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Saturday 25th April 2020 at 2.30 pm CANCELLED |
Terry Baker |
Terry co-founded the Botanic Nursery, with Mary Baker, in 1976. As a garden designer he needed more plants and decided to propagate what he needed. The nursery, a 2 acre walled garden, is home to the National Collection of Digitalis. |
Terry's Favourites: Peonies, Hollyhocks and Foxgloves |
Saturday 26th September 2020 at 2.30 pm CANCELLED |
Andrew Humphris |
Andrew talks about his past career, working at Savill Garden, The Courts (NT) in Wiltshire and Biddulph Grange (NT) in Staffordshire, followed by Wollerton Old Hall, which we visited in the Shropshire holiday, and now to a private brand new garden here in Dorset - West Lodge. |
Making Beautiful Gardens from Scratch |
Saturday 24th October 2020 at 2.30 pm CANCELLED |
Nick Wray |
A curator at the University of Bristol's Botanic Garden |
The Evolution of Flowers |
Saturday 28th November 2020 Doors Open at 2.00 pm for talk to start at 3.00 pm TICKET ONLY. Prices to follow CANCELLED |
Nick Bailey |
Nick is known as a regular presenter of the BBC's Gardeners' World. He was also Head Gardener for London’s famous Chelsea Physic Garden, where he spent the last seven years redesigning the gardens and diversifying the plant collection. |
"365 Days of Colour" |
Saturday 12th December 2020 at 2.30 pm CANCELLED |
Dr Michael Jones |
Dr Jones aims to reveal that there is much more to mistletoe than its usual role at Christmas. He will explore its biology, ethnobotany and the myths that surround the plant. |
Mistletoe: Fact, Myth and Legend |
Saturday 23rd January 2021 at 2.30 pm CANCELLED |
Anna Pavord |
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Date and Time of Meeting |
Speaker |
More about the Speaker |
Title of Talk |
Saturday 26th January 2019 at 2.00 pm AGM then speaker starts at 2.30 pm |
AGM followed by Lyn Miles |
Lyn has a collection of over 200 named varieties of snowdrop, plus drifts of singles and doubles throughout her garden. She is the Membership Secretary and Newsletter Editor of the HPS Galanthus Group. |
For the Love of Snowdrops |
Saturday 23rd February 2019 at 2.30 pm |
Rosy Hardy |
Her display in Chelsea's Great Pavilion showcases some of their favourite varieties, as well as their new introductions, all planted with such artistry that the Hardys have won 20 Chelsea Gold Medals. Bringing plants to sell. |
Seasonal Plants |
Saturday 23rd March 2019 at 2.30 pm |
Mike Webber |
Value |
Botanic Gardens from the Arctic to the Tropics |
Saturday 27th April 2019 at 2.30 pm |
Katherine Crouch |
In 2008 Katherine won the BBC Gardener of the Decade competition. She set up Katherine Crouch Garden Design and has since been designing gardens all over the South West. |
Plants that should be Better Known |
Wednesday 25th September 2019 at 7.30 pm |
Charles Dowding |
The acclaimed innovator of no dig, organic growing since 1983, and of new ways to crop salad leaves. He has written nine books, writes for national and international magazines, appears on TV and radio including BBC Gardeners’ World, and teaches extensively at home and abroad. |
No Dig Philosophy on gardening |
Saturday 26th October 2019 at 2.00 pm TICKET ONLY Tickets available from 17th March 2019, £2.50 for Dorset HPS member and £8.00 for non members, including refreshments. Talk starts at 3pm |
Fergus Garrett |
Fergus became Head Gardener at Great Dixter in 1992, beginning a long, fruitful association with Christopher Lloyd. He is an author and lectures extensively, but mostly works full-time, hands-on in the garden, with people who come from all over the world to train at Dixter. |
Designing with Plants the Great Dixter way |
Saturday 23rd November 2019 at 2.30 pm |
Andrew Haynes replaced by Neil Lovesey |
Unfortunately Andrew cannot be with us,but will save his talk for another day. Andrew, the President of our Dorset Group, is Head Gardener at Edmondsham House, where there are 6 acres of grounds and a large Victorian walled garden which is managed organically using no-dig vegetable beds. |
"The Bee Friendly Garden" replaces our original talk on Really Useful Plants |
Saturday 25th January 2020 at 2.30 pm |
Bob Gibbons |
Bob has been described as 'one of Britain's best naturalists'. After many years working in nature conservation, he is now a freelance author, photographer, lecturer, and leads numerous hugely popular tours to many destinations. |
From Orchids to Pitcher Plants - the extraordinary flora of Newfoundland |
Saturday 24th March 2020 all day |
Keith Wiley & Matt Reese |
Dorset will be hosting the National Hardy Plant Society AGM |
More details to follow |
Date and Time of Meeting |
Speaker |
More about the Speaker |
Title of Talk |
Saturday 27th January 2018 at 2.30 pm |
Helen Yemm |
Famous for writing the Telegraph's Thorny problems column |
Inspiration for Late Summer Colour |
Saturday 24th February 2018 at 2.00 pm EARLY START |
AGM followed by Ray Broughton |
Ray is a horticultural scientist and lecturer with over 30 years of experience, currently teaching at RHS Wisley. |
Pests and Diseases |
Saturday 7th April 2018 at 2.30 pm |
David Hurrion |
Deputy Editor of the BBC Gardeners World Magazine, and broadcaster |
The Answer Lies in the Soil |
Saturday 28th April 2018 at 2.30 pm |
Mary Payne |
Writer, garden designer, broadcaster |
Compton Acres - Revisited |
Wednesday 26th September 2018 at 7.30 pm |
Alan Edmondson replacing Nick Gilbert |
Alan is an RHS speaker and contributes regularly to Radio Solent's "The Kitchen Garden" programme. He is a positive expert with masses of experience. |
Primulas and Auriculas |
Saturday 27th October 2018 at 2.30 pm |
Jon Evans |
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Autumn at Blackthorn Nursery |
Saturday 24th November 2018 at 2.30 pm TICKET ONLY |
James Alexander Sinclair |
Garden designer, award winning writer, an accredited judge at the RHS Shows and Chair of the RHS Gardens Committee |
An Afternoon With James Alexander Sinclair |
Date and Time of Meeting |
Speaker |
More about the Speaker |
Title of Talk |
Saturday 25th March 2017 at 2.30 pm |
Ken Thompson |
Plant Biologist, lecturer, author and Telegraph columnist |
Dealing with Plants that Behave Badly |
Saturday 29th April 2017 at 2.30 pm |
Kevin Hughes |
Owner of Heale House Nursery which specialises in unusual plants and shrubs |
Stars of the Spring Garden |
Saturday 30th September 2017 at 2.30 pm |
Marina Christopher |
Owner of Phoenix Perennials Nursery and supplier of plants to many RHS Show Gardens |
Gardening with Gravel |
Saturday 28th October 2017 at 2.30 pm TICKET ONLY (Last few remaining) |
Roy Lancaster |
RHS President, Broadcaster and celebrated Plant Hunter |
A Life of Plants |
Saturday 25th November 2017 at 2.30 pm |
Neil Lucas |
Owner of Knoll Gardens & Nursery, local specialists in grasses |
Using Perennials in the Modern Garden |
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Meetings generally held at:-
COLEHILL VILLAGE HALL Cannon Hill Road Colehill, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 2LR email: [email protected] |
Last updated 25 March 2025
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