Trading Store Closed Until Further Notice
Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus we have taken the decision to close the Trading Store until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Coming Soon
19th March
‘365 Days of Colour’
with Nick Bailey
Nick is a garden designer, author, columnist and presenter on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World.
Nick Bailey is a garden designer, author and presenter on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World. His second book, '365 Days of Colour in your Garden', forms the basis of his talk this evening. Nick will be suggesting plants for all soil types, conditions and locations to help us achieve a balanced and colourful display all year round.
Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus this evening has been postponed until 18th February 2021.
1st April
Coffee Morning at Tapps
Let’s see if we can better last month’s fine turnout.
Easter is coming so why not treat yourself to a chocolate cake with your coffee at April's morning get together. This year's mystery seeds will be available. Just £1 to the Tapps nominated charity
5th April
Seedlings Workshop
16th April
‘What do I do with this Space?’
by Darren Lerigo
Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus this evening has been cancelled.
22nd-23rd April
Coach trip to RHS Harlow Carr and Harrogate Show
Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus this trip has been cancelled. Email Myra Smith on outings@ldga.org.uk to arrange a refund of money already paid.
9th May
Coach trip to Exbury Gardens, Hampshire
Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus this trip has been cancelled. Email Irene Fussell on outings@ldga.org.uk to arrange a refund of money already paid.
11th July
Summer Show
Join us at the Free Church Hall for our 56th Summer Show.
17th September
‘100 Plants That Almost Changed the World’
with Chris Beardshaw
Chris is a garden designer, writer, lecturer and well-liked TV and radio broadcaster.
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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.
Our 365 Days of Colour evening with Nick Bailey planned for 19th March has been postponed until 18th February 2021.
Later in the year we plan to welcome another well-known gardening personality to Letchworth. At the moment, this evening remains unaffected.
Where can I get my ticket?
- Drop into our Trading Store any Sunday 9am to 12:30pm
- Contact Myra, on 01462 621961 or meetings@ldga.org.uk
- Visit Discover Letchworth, Tapps Garden Centre or David’s Bookshop
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
- ‘Mini Plot’ allotments for hire.
- All for only £6 per household per year
Take a look at some of the things around at the moment.
Latest News
Social Isolation
We are aware that during this period of enforced social isolation, some of our members, particularly if they live alone, may need someone to chat to. Well, we at LDGA are always available for a natter if anyone would like us to call. Just send an email to social@ldga.org.uk stating your name and phone number and we’ll get back to you. Also, if you know of any members who don’t use email but would appreciate a call, pass on their details too (with permission).
posted 26/03/20
Visiting Allotments
We believe at the time of this post that it is OK to visit your plot to take daily exercise providing you follow all the usual social distancing and hygiene rules and you don’t use public transport to get there and back. Do not attend your plot though if you or any member of your household have symptoms of or are actually ill with the virus or you have been instructed to stay at home in self isolation for 12 weeks. In either case please email allotments@ldga.org.uk to let us know if you need short term assistance with your allotment. Again, if you know of any members who don’t use email that are in this situation, tell us about them too.
posted 26/03/20
Coffee Mornings
All LDGA Coffee Mornings at Tapps are cancelled until further notice. Graham has had to close for now but would like to thank everyone for their support and hopes to see you all again when things get back to normal.
posted 26/03/20
Coronavirus
Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus LDGA committee have taken the decision to postpone or cancel some of the events and outings that we had planned. We apologise for the inconvenience.
posted 14/03/20
AGM minutes
AGM minutes including the combined reports are now available.
posted 14/03/20
Young Gardeners
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret all Young Gardeners activities including Seedlings’ Workshops are suspended until further notice. We apologise for the disappointment this will cause.
posted 15/02/20
Potato Day
Thanks to John B and all his helpers for making a success of ‘Potato Day’ on 26th 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 28/01/20
