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Evening Events: 2008

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Evening events start at 7.30 p.m.  All events are held at Verulamium Museum, St. Michael's Street, St. Albans, with the exception of the Summer Social at  Seal Point, Luton (members and guests only).

Click for Map for Verulamium Museum, St. Albans. 
For a printable copy of this list and Daytime Events in 2008 clickpdf  

Thurs 17 Jan

Neil Ross
How New Zealanders Bring
Nostalgia Into Their Garden

Author of Plant Perfect, who has also lectured in the United States.

Thurs 21 Feb

Janet Howell
Alpine Flowers of Kazakhstan
and The Tien Shan

Committee member Janet will be reporting back on her recent trip.  We look forward to seeing her photographs.

Thurs 20 Mar

Tom Cole
Capel Manor History

Have you ever wondered about how Capel Manor became the college? Tom Cole is one of the lecturers and will fill us in on the background.

Thurs 17 Apr

Cyril Aydon
Charles Darwin, Gardener

We all know about his work on The Origin of Species, but perhaps not so much about his gardening endeavours.

Thurs 15 May

David Way
The Development of Penstemons as Garden Plants

Have you ever wondered how these gorgeous perennials became so popular? 

Thurs 12 June

Summer Social

PLEASE NOTE
CORRECTION OF DATE

Members and guests are invited to a summer evening supper in Danae Johnston's super garden.

Thurs 18 Sept

Joe Sharman
Variegation

There are two main reasons for variegation.  Find out what they are from the Monksilver nurseryman.

Thurs 16 Oct

Celebrity Lecture
Christine Skelmersdale

Year Round Bulb Garden
£5 entrance by ticket only

Those of us addicted to bulbs know Broadleigh Gardens as a wonderful source of small bulbs.  We are delighted to welcome such a knowledgeable speaker.

Thurs 20 Nov

AGM followed by
Meet your local National
Plant Collection® Holders

Meet the local Collection Holders and learn more about their enthusiasm for the plants in their Collections.

Thurs 18 Dec

Barry Gayton
Holly Wreath Making
the Old Way

Forget the cooking for an evening and indulge in some Christmas nostalgia.

Talks are free for members (excluding the Celebrity Lecture).
Non-members £3. Everyone welcome.

 

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2007