OUR first meeting of the year on Wednesday, February 3, will feature a talk on ‘My Favourite Things’ by avid gardener Glenis Dyer.

A long-retired college lecturer in Business Studies, her presentation will cover a number of her favourite plants including clematis, peonies, daphnes, hellebores and hostas.

She and her husband have opened their garden in Welford near Stratford for the National Gardens Scheme for the past 30 years, and virtually all the topics covered feature plants in their own garden.

Glenis will also be opening her garden on February 21 for snowdrops, (http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/find-a-garden/garden.aspx?id=8613) and for the rest of the year for groups by appointment.

The second March talk will feature the national holders for the collection of Irises – Gill and Alan Whitehead, on ‘Some History, Some People, Some Plants’ followed by the annual Spring Show on Saturday, April 2.

More information can be found on the Club’s website at www.bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk , by emailing info@bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk or telephoning the Chairman, Pete Chamberlain on 01386 861438.

All talks take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Villages Hall, Broad Lane, Bishampton WR10 2LY and are free to members, and £2 for visitors.

LESLEY MILLER