Rachel is a young, award-winning garden designer based in Marlow, who studied Garden Design at the Oxford College of Garden Design.In 2022, Rachel became runner-up in the RHS Young Designer of the Year at Tatton Park, winning a Silver Gilt Medal, Best Construction and People's Choice.

Billy Stott is a well-known local nurseryman and his talks are excellent.

Avril is local plantswoman who recently travelled extensively in Iran, exploring the culture and various geographical regions with their diverse habitats, ranging from waterless deserts to verdant gardens.

The Gardening Group's famous Christmas Party, with raffle and quiz.Bring a plate of finger food, savoury or sweet for a mega buffet.

Professor Sandy Primrose has spent his professional life as a biologist, initially in academia and then as a senior manager in pharmaceutical, diagnostic and life science companies.He has also worked with various government departments on topics such as the detection of food fraud and the safety of genetically engineered foods.He is a keen gardener, and […]

Colour is an essential in every garden.  Chris' talk covers a range of garden-worthy plants that can do just that - to provide fabulous foliage, flowers, stem, leaf and berry colour for year-round interest and enjoyment. Plants will be available for sale. Cost £3 on the door. At the moment The Gardening Group is full […]

Paolo is a cookbook author, biodiversity campaigner, multiple RHS medal winner and is passionate about responsible food. He will cover veg from Roman times to the present day, looks at the seed industry and takes us on a food journey around Italy.  Franchi seeds will be for sale. Cost £3 on the door. At the […]

For the past 20 years, members of the Gardening Group have enjoyed Summers of wonderful visits to beautiful gardens both local and further away.  This will be an enjoyable opportunity to re-visit some of those gardens through a presentation that will re-awaken memories of these fantastic outings. Cost £3 cash on the door.

Time for our legendary Christmas Party!  Bring a Plate buffet with fun quiz and raffle.   Soft drinks and wine will be provided, just bring a plate of savoury or sweet food to share with members.  More details later. No cost to Gardening Group members.

Photo by Ben Collins on Unsplash Professor Sandy Primrose's very varied career has included being an academic undertaking research, a senior manager in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics industries and managing programmes for government on detection of food fraud and the safety of genetically modified food. In his spare time, Sandy is a very keen […]