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In August the gardening group travelled to Sutton Park Hall and Gardens in North Yorkshire. This was another opportunity for the Historic Houses Members to gain free entry to a house and garden. Sutton Park are clearly not used to visits from coaches as the entrance and exit to the site were a very tight… Read more

In June the gardening group visited two gardens in one day.  In March 25 our guest speaker was Eddie Harland who came along to tell us about the development of the garden at Littlethorpe Manor Gardens near Ripon.  Eddie has been Head Gardener at Littlethorpe since 1998 so has an extensive knowledge of the garden.  Shortly after… Read more

On Friday 1st May, our group of thirty-six set off on what was to be a beautiful blue-sky, sunny day, to our venue situated on the outskirts of Alnwick, Northumberland.  Howick was the home of the Grey family from 1319 to 1963 when the estate passed to the 5th Earl Grey’s daughter and through her to the… Read more

In April we held our second talk of the year at Stainton Village Hall.  The guest speaker was Steve Bradley who came along to talk to us about bulbs.  Steve and his wife are experienced horticulturists who also offer free advice on their website garden.help. Bulbs can be planted into lawns, to make them look… Read more