Gardening

Activity

For everyone interested in gardening and/or gardens, no matter what their level of knowledge and experience. The group can provide "Gardening buddies" for anyone considering themselves a novice. Our annual programmes are varied and include professional specialist speakers, visits to members and National Garden Scheme gardens, members' meetings - to informally exchange ideas and information.

Hellebores collage of flowers
The hellebore collection at Ashwood Nurseries, Kingswinford
Where and When

Venue:
Nanpantan Bowls Club. Nanpantan Sports Ground, Watermead Lane, Nanpantan Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TN
and
Church Hall, Good Shepherd Church, Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2HJ
Frequency: Monthly
Day: 3rd Monday
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Mike Hood Chairman
Mike Hood, CU3A Chairman, admiring John and Brenda's Garden at Costock
Other Information

Group Charge: Small annual fee: no more than £12.00 per annum, excluding any optional extras, such as trips.
Group Size: 56

Contact Details

Group Leader: Penny Rowe
Telephone: Visit Members Area
Email: Gardening@charnwoodu3a.org.uk
Gardening About Us

Trips to gardens, plant suppliers and horticultural shows are a popular feature of our annual programme.
Red Admiral Butterfly
Easton Walled Gardens, Lincolnshire
Flower garden
Easton Walled Gardens, Lincolnshire
Yellow flowers - dahlias
Long Close Garden, Woodhouse Eaves
Tulips in garden
Long Close Garden, Woodhouse Eaves
Watering Can
John and Brenda's glorious garden at Costock
Statue of lady on a bench
John's Garden at Ashwood Nurseries, Kingswinford
Gardening group walking around a garden
John's Garden at Ashwood Nurseries, Kingswinford
Enjoying a cup of tea
Sampling the local produce at David Austin Roses