
A fascinating talk about trees by local horticulturalist, and international published author, Kevin Hobbs.

A fascinating talk about trees by local horticulturalist, and international published author, Kevin Hobbs.
10 October 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Paul is Head gardener at Careys Secret Garden and is a passionate advocate of Salvias. He has built a tremendous collection of these sun-loving perennials and shrubs and is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about those species native to North America. He can talk about their needs and habits and how to make the most of […]
12 February 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Ken Thompson was Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield where he was a key member of the first of two ‘Biodiversity of Urban Gardens’ (BUGS) projects investigating the significance of urban gardens as habitats for ‘natural’ biodiversity. He now writes for many books magazines and papers […]
8 October 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Our meeting venue is the Dorford Centre in the centre of Dorchester (DT1 1RR), it is very easy to find and, as our meetings don’t start until 7.30pm, you can park in the large public carpark opposite free from 6pm. The main hall is very large and equipped with large screens, audio system and a […]
10 April 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Phil is a West Country Gardening Expert. Previously a teacher at Cannington College and Kingston Maurward College and Head Gardener, he now runs gardenreassurance.com and is a freelance garden advisor and writer and a regular on local radio. Any UK Plant Heritage Member can attend free of charge on production of their membership card (includes free […]