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18th April
‘My time at Wimpole Hall’
by Phillip Whaites
Phillip tells us all about his 30 odd year career as head gardener at Wimpole Hall.
Phillip was a motor mechanic and part time singer before getting a job with the parks department in Pendle, Lancs. From there he joined the National Trust, firstly at a small house in Padiham, Lancs. then at Wimpole Hall where he was head gardener for over 30 years.
21st April
Seedlings Spring Workshop
Taking place on Easter Sunday, activities include: potato planting, seed sowing and story telling
This is our second 'Seedlings' workshop of the year for young gardeners aged 4 to 14 years old. During the workshop, children will:
27th April
Letchworth & District Organic Gardeners
Spring Event
Stalls, refreshments and a talk about pests and diseases by writer and broadcaster Geoff Hodge
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1st May
Coffee Morning at Tapps
Time to take a break from the garden and come along to meet fellow members at our monthly coffee morning.
With the season well under way now why not take a break from the garden and come along to meet fellow members at our monthly coffee morning. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room.
16th May
‘Why Gardens’
by Ann Luder
Ann, former lecturer specialising in therapeutic horticulture at Capel Manor returns and poses the question: Why Gardens?
Ann, former lecturer specialising in therapeutic horticulture at Capel Manor returns to give us a little bit of history, geography, psychology and humour while answering the question: Why Gardens?
5th June
Coffee Morning at Tapps
13th July
Summer Show
14th September
Autumn Show
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Welcome to LDGA
Letchworth District Gardeners Association (LDGA) was formed in 1906 to promote horticulture to the residents of Letchworth Garden City and the surrounding areas. Today, we have around 700 members with a keen interest in gardening of all types – flowers, fruit and/or vegetables, grown either at home or on an allotment.
Take a look at some of the things around at the moment.
Become a member
What can we offer you?
- monthly evening talks on wide range of garden related topics
- summer outings and events
- monthly coffee mornings
- two produce shows per year
- quarterly Compost Heap newsletter
- best prices on all your gardening products at our members only trading store
- 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room at Tapps
- ‘Seedlings’ children’s gardening group.
- ‘Mini Plot’ allotments for hire.
- All for only £5 per household per year
Member’s pic of the month
Latest News
AGM
Our AGM was held on 21st February & was well attended. The chairman and the respective secretaries gave reports of the past year’s activities and also looked forward to the coming year. Take a look at a copy of the combined reports.
All committee members were re-elected, and Carol Russell was elected for the first time. She will take up the position of Treasurer. See the updated committee page.
After the interval Terri Evans, our show photography judge gave a short talk about how to store and look after our pictures for future generations.
posted 24/2/18
Feb Coffee Morning
Over 25 members enjoying our most recent Coffee Morning at Tapps on the 6th February.
posted 07/02/19
Potato Day
A big thanks to John B and all his helpers for making a success of ‘Potato Day’ on 27th January. The place was heaving, with at least 150 visitors during the 3 and a half hours. We also signed up 3 new members and took 85 renewals.
posted 03/02/19
Social Supper
A big thanks to Myra and all her helpers for putting on another fantastic ‘Social Supper’ on 17th January. This time she served chilli-con-carne and rice followed by tiramisu. Afterwards there was a light-hearted quiz which was won by a team with strong Paddock Close representation.
posted 29/01/19
