Tilehurst Horticultural Association
Talks Programme 2018 / 2019
all at the Village Hall, Victoria Road, RG31 5AB
on Thursday evenings.
Map here
25 October 2018 7.45pm Thomas Stone Gardening for Wildlife
Thomas has been a gardener since childhood and has worked on some major gardens in the South. Since 1989 Thomas has been offering his services on all aspects of contract gardening, including renovation schemes, planting plans and welfare of the garden. Thomas will be talking about ways of attracting wild life into the garden as well as providing a beautiful setting to enjoy.
www.thomasdstone.co.uk
29 November 2018 7.45pm Paola Arrigo Italy from Seed to Plate
Paola imports Franchi Seeds from Italy and is passionate about the provenance and regionality of everything they sell at their store ‘The Little Italian Market’. Paola will talk about vegetables from Roman Times until today and the journey of traditional vegetables from Italy to the UK. There will be an opportunity to purchase items.
www.seedsofitaly.com
31 January 2019 7.45pm Carole Petipher Monet’s Paradise on Earth
Carole’s career started in the French Steel Industry and she lived in France for many years. After a sabbatical on a French barge she became a Tour Director specialising in rivers and canals. Back in England Carole is now involved in animal rescue societies. Carole will talk about how Monet became interested in gardening and how he created his own garden at Giverny.
14 February 2019 7.30pm Annual General Meeting/Social Evening
28 March 2019 7.45pm Richard Ramsey Dahlias
Richard has been growing dahlias as a hobby for over 40 years. 9 years ago, having many
surplus plants he sold them locally. This has grown into a major cut flower business, with the blooms being used in many prestigious venues over the country. Richard will talk about all things dahlias. There will be an opportunity to purchase items.
www.withypitt-dahlias.co.uk
25 April 2019 7.45pm Thrive
A volunteer from Thrive will share with us what Thrive does to make a difference to many people’s lives, with an emphasis on Top Tips for Easier Gardening.
www.thrive.org.uk