At our September meeting we welcomed Lizzie Pellow of the team currently creating an environmentally sustainable Forest Garden at Shugborough, with a resilient eco-system, that feeds, waters and fertilises itself. Lizzie’s great enthusiasm in sharing the science behind the project, which should open in spring 2026, really made this subject come alive. She explained how…

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We were delighted with the success of our Show this year with an amazing 247 entries after such a hot dry summer when everything seemed to have gone over early, but our exhibitors did us proud, and with the home produce too! There was a wonderful display in the village hall, and for the first time,…

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On a hot August evening we welcomed retired tree surgeon Gordon Malt who trained at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, to share his knowledge on this topic. He explained about choosing different supports depending on how individual plants grow, and their situation. His photos showed us a range of plants including unusual ones such as Ribes…

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