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A guide to RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) events taking
place in Guernsey in 2012. Join local & visiting horticultural experts for walks, talks, open gardens & workshops.
At the bottom of this section are details of two RHS recommended gardens which offer
free access to RHS members throughout the year.
RHS 'Growing for Sucess Talk'
'Spoilt for Choice
- the joys and pitfalls of west coast gardening'
with Noel Kingsbury.
Tuesday
22nd March
Venue: Les Cotils
7pm drinks, 7.30pm lecture
A look at the challenges facing west
coast gardeners in west coast climates, where it is possible to grow a very wide range of plants but where weeds grow strongly
too! How can we garden creatively in a way to reduce maintenance, benefit wildlife and local landscapes?
Prices:
RHS members £8, Non-members £10
To book: Guernsey Information Centre Tel: 01481 723552
RHS 2012 Recommended Events
The Guernsey Clematis
Nursery
Domarie Vineries, Les Sauvagees, St Sampsons, Guernsey GY2 4FD
Tel: 01481 245942
6th October
10am - 12.30pm
Not normally open to the public, this renowned clematis nursery owned by RHS gold
medal winner Raymond Evison, OBE, VMH, will host a special event demonstrating the practical elements of growing clematis
and showing visitors the breeding and development of new clematis.
Prices: Member adult price:
£7.95, Non-member: £9.95
Herm
Island
Thursday 12th July, and
Tuesday 2nd October
Time: 8.30am -2.35pm
Subtropical Planting on Herm Island
Type: Walk/Walk & Talk Skill
Level: GeneralJoin Head Gardener, Brett Moore
for a private tour of the exotically planted gardens of Herm Island. Guided tour, followed by a 3-course
meal.
Prices: Member: £36.00, Non Member: £41.00
(includes guided tour, boat fare and meal)
Venue: Herm
Island, Guernsey, Channel Islands GY1 3HR
Booking Info:
Events Booking - Guernsey, Channel Islands GY1 3HR. Tel: 01481 750075. Additional Info:. Please wear sturdy
footwear.Visit: www.herm.com
‘Trees and Shrubs for Sun, Shade
and Shelter’
Venue :
Les Merriennes,
Le Bigard, Forest, GY8 0HU
Saturday 7th July
Time: 10.30am - 12.30 Local nurseryman, Bob Paine, will lead a walk through his own private garden, Les Merriennes,
looking at the use of trees and shrubs, planted for foliage interest, shelter and
wildlife, and highlighting their respective suitability for the various different habitats within the garden
Prices: Member: £10.00, Non Member: £12.50 (includes refreshments)
Booking
Info: Ticket Booking - Bookings must
be made in advance at Guernsey Information Centre, North Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2LQ. Tel: 01481 723552.
‘From
Aquilegia to Agave’
Venue: La Falaise, Rue de la Falaise, St Martin, GY4 6UN
Saturday 14th April
Time: 10.30am - 12.30
A guided walk through
the extensive gardens of La Falaise, St Martin which have been developed over the last 3 decades, with local
garden designer Helen Lichfield, looking at the different planting styles which have evolved over the years
– from cottage garden to today’s exotics. She will give practical tips on garden design and
site appropriate planting, including advice on scree gardening and green roofs.
Prices: Member: £10.00,
Non Member: £12.50 (includes refreshments)
Booking Info: Ticket Booking - Booking must be made in advance at Guernsey
Information Centre, North Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2LQ. Tel: 01481 723552
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