Tilehurst Horticultural Association
Talks Programme 2019 / 2020
Village Hall, 17 Victoria Road, Tilehurst, READING, Berkshire RG31 5AB
Map here
31 October 2019 7.45 p.m. 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.
28 November 2019 7.45 p.m. Timothy Walker The Healing Power of Plants
Timothy studied Botany at University College, Oxford and was awarded Master of Horticulture by the RHS. He is currently stipendiary lecturer in Plants Sciences at three colleges. Mankind has exploited the medicinal properties of plants for thousands of years, yet the role of plants in modern medicine is still considered to be peripheral by many people. The talk attempts to put the record straight and to show that plant products are used every day by all of us to relieve pain and suffering, to heal wounds and cure diseases.
www.timothywalker.org.uk
30 January 2020 7.45 p.m. Martyn Cox Clever Ways to Grow Vegetables
Vegetables are traditionally grown on allotments or a dedicated patch in the back garden. In
this talk Martyn will look at different ways of growing crops, from raising them in pots to creating an ornamental potager. There will be lots of information on interesting varieties and tips on
making the most of every inch of space.
www.martyncox.biz
27 February 2020 7.30 p.m. Annual General Meeting/Social Evening
26 March 2020 7.45 p.m. Rosy Hardy Early Spring Flowering Perennials
Rosy founded Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants in 1988, first in the back garden, then at Lavertoke Park and finally to Freefolk, growing plants in a more traditional manner, making sure they are tough and resilient. Rosy will be speaking about spring perennials. There will be plants for sale.
www.hardysplants.co.uk
30 April 2020 7.45 p.m. Perennial Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society
Perennial Gardener’s Benevolent Society helps everyone who works in horticulture, and their families, when times get tough, providing free and confidential advice, support and financial assistance. They will be speaking about the Society and its objectives.
perennial.org.uk