Tatton Garden Society programme of events and lectures 2020/21
Every year the Activities Committee arrange trips and social activities for the members. To find out more please contact the TGS office 01565 831981 or email: admin@tattongardensociety.org.uk
Owing to current restrictions, we have had to reduce our programme of visits during this year, with some events postponed.
Multi Day Trip 2021
| 2021 | Gardens of Kent and East Sussex |
2020/21 Lecture Programme
All lectures are in the Tenants Hall, Tatton Park on Sundays at 2.30 pm unless otherwise stated. Owing to Government restrictions some lectures will be held online so please check with this website
| October 18 2020 | Cancelled owing to Government restrictions on social gatherings in England. Introduction to Garden Wildlife Dr Richard Gulliver, Botanist, Ecologist, Wildlife Enthusiast |
| November 3 | The Healing Garden Sam Youd, author and previous Head Gardener of Tatton Park. Held online |
| December 1 | Hydrangeas Sally Gregson of Mill Cottage Plants. Held online. |
| January 26 2021,7pm on Zoom | A Healthy Tree is a Happy Tree Professor David Skidmore, Chair, Tatton Garden Society. Held online. |
| February 23 | Perennial Pleasures Dr Andrew Ward, Norwell Nurseries. To be held online. Please register by emailing us at: admin@tattongardensociety.org.uk |
| March 21 | A Year on the Plot Mick Poultney, “The Compost King” |
| October 17 | Planning a show garden versus a permanent garden Leon Davies, Garden Design Architect |
| November 21 | Alpines for Everyone Jim Almond, Alpine enthusiast |
Events at The Lovell Quinta Arboretum 2021
| February 14 2021 | Snowdrop Day – Cancelled |
| to be arranged | Lovell Quinta Arboretum Members Open Day (2.30-4.00pm). Optional refreshments at Swettenham Arms for which booking is needed |
| October 10 | NGS Open Day at the Lovell Quinta Arboretum (1-4pm) with guided tour (£5) |
Other Events 2021
| April 6 | AGM at the Tenant’s Hall, Tatton Park 7pm |
| May 8 | Society Plant Sale, Toft Church 2-3.30pm |
| May 11 | RHS Bridgewater Opens |
| July 21-25 | The RHS Tatton Show |
“Benefits of membership include free entry into The Lovell Quinta Arboretum at Swettenham, free entry into Tatton Gardens, private garden tours, reduced car parking fees, discounts at selected garden centres, society plant sale, lectures and more.”