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Our Programme for 2008
Monday 14 January 2008 at 7.30pm - Talk by Christopher Holliday "Sharp Gardening" Featuring an exciting look that uses exotic planting; massive impact; an even spread of interest throughout the year; tolerance of dry conditions; strong structure provided by architectural planting; a low maintenance garden.
Monday 18 February at 7.30pm - Talk by Kevin Pratt, "The Private Plants and Gardens of Cheshire" A fun look at the gardens of the rich and famous in the stockbroker belt of Cheshire.
Monday 17 March at 7.30pm - A.G.M. followed by Members' Photographic Competition
Monday 28 April at 7.30pm - Talk by Ron Davies, "A Selection of Unusual Plants from Winderwath" A welcome return of a real plantsman.
Monday 19 May at 7.30pm - Talk by Peter Holden, "The Campanula Family" Peter will talk about this family of plants using plant material. Peter likes to be interactive with his audience.
Monday 16 June at 7.30pm - Talk by Sheena Hesketh, "Johmolari - a trek for flowers in Bhutan" A fascinating look at plants that we grow in the UK which originate in this amazing country.
Saturday 21 June - HPS Cumbria Group Annual Plant Sale in the Parish Hall, Kirkland, KENDAL. Doors open at 10:30am - Admission 50p
Sunday 6 July - Our Annual Coach Trip to Shropshire to visit Wollerton Old Hall, Dorothy Clive Garden amd Diana Standeven's Garden. Our coach will leave Kendal at 8:30am. Speak to the Secretary for more details and to book your place on the trip.
Monday 22 September at 7.30pm - Talk by Judy Harry, "The Vertical Dimension"A past chairman of the Hardy Plant Society will talk on climbers, scramblers and tumblers.
Monday 20 October at 7.30pm - Talk by Mr Ron Kirkman, "Around the Year with Clematis". The talk should prove to be a special evening for all clematis lovers, as he has been a member of The British Clematis Society since 1993, and from 2001-2004 the Chairman.
Monday 24 November at 7.30pm - Talk by Don Whitton, "The Hardy Planter's Survival Kit" Some thoughts on the dark days between 1 November and 1 March, including plants, foliage and bark and thoughts on activities for the following year .... garden visits etc.
Sunday 7 December 12.00 for 12.30 Christmas Lunch at Holehird [details to be advised]