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OPEN GARDEN & ART STUDIO – MINTOPIA & LOUISA BOYD

Mintopia Fullersmoor Cottage, Brown Knowl, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Si Poole is the holder of one of the National Plant Collections of Mint and has previously given us a fascinating talk on his mint collection (May 2022). Si will be opening his garden in conjunction with an Open Art Studio for Louisa Boyd on Saturday 15th July - this is a fabulous opportunity to see a lovely garden, expand your mint collection and see some amazing artwork inspired by our beautiful local countryside. Louisa's Art studio will also be open on Sunday 16th July 10am-4pm BUT THE GARDEN IS NOT OPEN ON THIS DAY DIRECTIONS Fullersmoor Cottage, Brown Knowl, CH3  what3words///captive.jolly.shook Access is via Sherrington Lane, third drive on the right as you turn to Brown Knowl by The Sandstone Pub (CH3 9JH what3words ///rectangular.phantom.conforms).  Look for an 'Open Studio' sign and a circular arch on the driveway.   If you are coming by car, you are welcome to park on the pub car park.

Free

SUMMER VISIT 2 – Garden Visit Crewe Hill, Crewe-by-Farndon

TGS have arranged a private view of the garden at Crewe Hill in Crewe-by-Farndon, part of the Barnston Estate Crewe Hill has been a family home since the late 18th century and underwent a major garden restoration project in the 1980s. Having travelled the world in the course of work, Michael and Inger returned to Cheshire in 1983 and started to create a garden that would reflect their travels and love of unusual trees and shrubs.  We hope to have an introductory talk by the head gardener but this is still tbc. Start time is 14.30. Cost will be £5 per person (whether member or not). Payment in advance only, please pay via bank transfer to the TGS account then confirm the numbers and names attending to the TGS email address(see top of page).  An e-mail has been sent to members with the bank details but non-members can contact our e-mail address for details. Please share transport if possible. More detailed directions will be sent on to attendees nearer the time.   

£5.00

Village Show 2023

The Barbour Institute - Main Hall High Street, Tattenhall, Cheshire, United Kingdom

The doors open at 9am, and exhibitors are invited to lodge their entry forms by 11.30am at the latest and have their exhibits staged by 12 noon. The hall and exhibit rooms will be closed at noon to allow judging to take place. The doors will re-open at 2.30pm when exhibitors can discover their fate and the public can view all the exhibits. Prize giving will take place in the hall at approximately 3.00pm, exhibitors can collect their exhibits after the prize giving ceremony has finished. All exhibits to be collected by 4.00pm. No cost to enter exhibits, a £1 entry fee to view exhibits (free for kids)

ONLINE TALK Peat Free Growing: understanding peat-free compost ingredients and how to use peat-free products. It’s time to swot up on the peat-free basics, peat compost is being banned for use by amateur gardeners at the end of this year. Join us for the first talk of 2024 and learn how to use peat-free alternatives. Whether you’re just starting out or want to refine your growing practices - Garden Organic's Anton Rosenfeld will offer practical advice and techniques in this online Zoom talk. The talk is free to members and the link for the meeting will be e-mailed to members in time for the talk.   The fee for Non-Members is £3 - please contact Tattenhall Gardening Society at our e-mail address (on the talk poster poster & displayed on the website heading) to arrange payment and the link will be sent to you.    

TALK: EDIBLE LANDSCAPES

The Barbour Institute - Billiard Room High Street, Tattenhall, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Richard Smedley In the upstairs room at the BI (the Billiard Room). Our speaker is Richard Smedley who trained at Kew and worked at the former Ryton Organic Gardens (now Garden Organic). He will be speaking on the subject of 'Edible Landscapes'. And – hurrah! – he lives in East Cheshire so he'll know all about our grey skies, soggy gardens, etc when passing on growing tips. 

NGS OPEN DAY

Bolesworth Castle Tattenhall

Bolesworth Castle Gardens open for NGS 10 & 11 May   Mrs Barbour has asked us to publicise the NGS Open Days at the Castle 10 & 11 May.    As you know, this is in aid of the various charities supported by the NGS.  If the weather's good, there should be a lovely show of rhododendrons (pic below) plus there are refreshments.   The Rock Walk, which stretches for half a mile above the castle, offers stunning views across the Welsh Hills and Liverpool. Originally planted by Anthony Barbour in 1986, the collection has since been expanded with many new camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, and other spring plants.   New paths have been created, and original stone features have been restored. The visit will take you up the Bridge Walk before climbing up to The Rock Walk, continuing through the castle gardens, and rounding the lake.   A single loop will see you reach 10,000 steps!   Children aged 12 and above are welcome, as are well-behaved dogs on leads (please pick up after them). Please note we regret this garden is not accessible to wheelchairs or buggies.   The Lost Barn Coffee Roasters will be onsite, selling soup, tea, coffee, and cake. Further information (including directions) at https://bolesworth.com/national-garden-scheme/ What3Words address:  ///standing.proved.emotional    

TATTENHALL VILLAGE SHOW 2024

The Barbour Institute High Street, Tattenhall, Cheshire, United Kingdom

The doors open at 9am for exhibitors, who are invited to lodge their entry forms by 11.30am at the latest and have their exhibits staged by 12 noon. The hall and exhibit rooms will be closed at noon to allow judging to take place. The doors will re-open at 2.30pm to the public and exhibitors can discover their fate and the public can view all the exhibits. Prize giving will take place in the hall at approximately 3.00pm, exhibitors can collect their exhibits after the prize giving ceremony has finished. All exhibits to be collected by 4.00pm. No cost to enter exhibits, a £1 entry fee to view exhibits (free for kids) To download the schedule and entry forms please use the buttons below or refer to the Village Show page from the main menu.   

£1.00

TALK: THE (APPLE) TREES AND THE BEES

The Barbour Institute - Billiard Room High Street, Tattenhall, Cheshire, United Kingdom

James Ellson is a writer, smallholder, and bee keeper. He will be talking about the symbiotic relationships between honeybees, apple trees and humans. For more further information about James and his smallholding in the Peak District please see his website https://jamesellson.com/  

TALK: BUGS, SLUGS, SPOTS AND ROTS

Community Room, St.Alban's Church, Tattenhall St Alban's Church, Chester Road, Tattenhall, United Kingdom

John Scrace, Expert Plant Pathologist PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE TO THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT ST.ALBANS CHURCH, TATTENHALL (What3Words ///catching.country.elsewhere) AND EARLIER TIME OF 7.30pm This talk takes a look at some of the more common and damaging garden pests and diseases and how they can be managed. Items covered include lily beetle, vine weevil, potato & tomato blight, horse chestnut tree problems, honey fungus and slugs & snails.  

YEAR ROUND GARDEN

The Barbour Institute - Billiard Room High Street, Tattenhall, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Zdenek Valkoun, Head Gardener, Dorothy Clive Garden

EUPHORBIAS

The Barbour Institute - Billiard Room High Street, Tattenhall, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Don Whitton, National Collection Holder

TALK: THE ENGLISH & GARDENING – AN OBSESSION

The Barbour Institute - Billiard Room High Street, Tattenhall, Cheshire, United Kingdom

In the upstairs room at the Barbour Institute (the Billiard Room) Our speaker is Danny Wells who has always had a love of history. This talk will focus on the social history of the English and their gardening obsession.