Programme 2026 (additional information)
There is a charge of £2.00 for our Barlow meetings (£4 for non-members), which includes interval coffee/tea and cakes.You can join the Society at any of the meetings, or by completing the on-line membership form.
| Date | Subject and Speaker | |
| Wednesday Jan 21 |
Invasive Plant Species
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Invasive plants in the UK, like Japanese Kotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam, are non native species that spread rapidly and outcompete native species. They can cause significant structural and ecological damage, with Landowners being legally required to manage them. Other problematic species include Rhodedendrum Ponticum, Bamboo, Montbretia and Floating Pennywort. |
| Wednesday Feb 18 |
A World of Plants in Your Back Garden |
David has
been growing plants for more than 50 years and has worked in gardens and
nurseries across the UK. His has extensive knowledge and practical experience of
plants, crops and growing techniques based on botanical
and scientific training, complemented by an understanding of
garden design, wildlife, geology and climatology. David is widely travelled to discover plants and gardens, both
independently and on many trips accompanying groups of
gardeners, allowing him to see plants growing in their natural
habitats, as well as in a range of climates. He has accompanied our own garden club on garden holidays. |
| Wednesday March 18 |
Ferns for Fernaholics with Fronds Michael Myers |
After leaving university Michael ran his own landscaping business for many
years supplemented with lectures to garden clubs and organising courses
for Harlow Carr. He was young horticulturalist of the year in 1991 Michael started teaching, initially part-time, at Craven College in 2001. He also works as an advisor for the RHS at flower shows and as a consultant for City and Guilds. |
| Extra Meeting Wednesday April 1st |
BBC Gardeners Question Time at The Barlow 2 recordings |
Ticketed Meeting £4.50 per person. There will be two recordings of the show. Further details TBC |
| Wednesday April 15 |
Louise Bentley |
Louise lives in Bromley Cross and is the Founder and volunteer of Bolton and Bury Swifts and a member of Bolton Green Umbrella. Bolton and Bury Swifts are a Conservation project trying to reverse the decline of urban birds especially Swifts & House Martins, working with local Councils and Housing associations. These special birds are entirely dependent on buildings for their nest space, they brighten and enhance our summer skies, control insects for us and put on the most amazing aerial displays.. |
Saturday May 9th |
Garden Visit to Plas Newydd |
This year we are organising Day a Trip on the 9 May to a different area – just over the Menai Bridge to Plas Newydd on Anglesey. A National Trust property, lying along the edge of the Menai Strait. It is a very nice journey along the Welsh coastal road taking under 2 hours to get there. There is a lovely garden, belonging to the house with the essential café, and is famed for its trump l’oil and the Whistler mural. |
| Wednesday May 20 |
Urban Skypark at Castlefile Viaduct |
In May Rachel Thomas who is the National
Trust’s General Manager for the Cheshire Countryside will tell us
about the transformation of the Victorian steel viaduct at Castlefield into a green skyscraper in the heart of Manchester. It is open to the public free of charge and is intended to be extended. It has involved the planting of over 3000 trees, flowers and shrubs on the historic landmark. |
| Wednesday June 17 |
The Gardens of Thomas Mawson |
Elaine Taylor comes to us in June with her talk
on the Gardens of Thomas Mawson – one of which is the garden at
Rivington. She lives in Bolton, and is no stranger to us here in Edgworth, having supported of our events and has spoken to us way back in 2008 on the Smithills Hall garden. She tells us she is looking forward to coming again. |
| TUESDAY
to FRIDAY July 7 -10 |
4 DAY GARDEN HOLIDAY Gardens in Worcestershire
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4-Day HolidayClick here for hoiday details To register interest email Jean Turner and Phil Broughton: holiday@edgworth-horticultural-society.co.uk or call Phil on 01024 300541 or Jean on 07792 761368 |
| Wednesday July 15 |
Evening Visit |
26 Stafford Road, Ellesmere park, Monton. Further details to be notified |
| Saturday August 15 |
See the Show Overview for more details. The Show covers some 200 different types of exhibits (classes):and takes the form of a village show with cookery, craft, art, photography as well as flowers and vegetables etc.. The Schedule describes all the classes and is aimed to be available on the web site for the coming Show by May. | |
Saturday August 22 |
Day Visit to Southport Flower Show |
We meet our coach in Edgworth/Bromley Cross. Further details to be confirmed, |
| Wednesday September 16 |
A Beginners Guide toGrowing Alpines |
In September we have Rob Potterton, a nurseryman with over 40 years experience, from Pottertons Nursery at Caistor, near Lincoln with his talk entitled A Beginners Guide to Growing Alpines. Quite a few of you have asked for a talk on growing Alpines, so this will be helpful for us all. Rob’s nursery has now been awarded a total of 7 Golds from Chelsea. . |
| Wednesday Oct 21 |
The Daffodil World |
Our final speaker for 2026 in October is Ian
Tyler from Standish, a well-known grower of Daffodils and Chairman of
the Daffodil Society. His talk, the Daffodil World is on a species we
are all very familiar with should be very interesting and informative. |
| Wednesday Nov 18 |
AGM, Social Evening with Potato Pie Supper and Quiz |
The AGM and social evening is for existing members of the society only. |