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Special Events
The Hardy Plant Society Middlesex Group are pleased to
announce our fifth 'Passionate About Plants' event
A great day out for all gardeners
and plant lovers!
Andy Sturgeon Andy Sturgeon is a noted Landscape and Garden Designer, with numerous awards won over the years, including a Gold Medal and ‘Best in Show’ at Chelsea in 2010. He is considered to be one of the top ten garden designers in the UK, and he is also acknowledged internationally. His designs are innovative and much sought after by private and commercial clients alike. Andy writes regularly for magazines and newspapers, he has written books, he presents gardening matters on TV, including Chelsea, and he delivers lectures on a range of topics. Fergus Garrett Fergus Garrett is the Head Gardener at the world famous Great Dixter Gardens in East Sussex. He has the responsibility of being at the helm of a garden that is synonymous with the great gardener and character, Christopher Lloyd who inspired so many gardeners during his lifetime. Fergus has risen to the challenge of gardening in such a manner as to respect and build on Christopher Lloyd’s achievements, but he has also made his own mark on the garden. Val Bourne Val Bourne is an award winning garden writer, lecturer and photographer. She writes for newspapers and magazines, including the RHS’s The Garden magazine. Her books include ‘The Natural Gardener’, which featured her particular interest, namely the ecological sustainability of gardens. Browse our sales area during the intervals for something special to take away with you:- Specialist Nurseries and a Garden Centre Specialist nurseries will sell a wide range of plants and a Garden Centre will be selling garden sundry items between 9 am–10 am, during the breaks and lunchtime. Light refreshments A selection of sandwiches, cakes and drinks will be available during the breaks and lunchtime. Admission is only by ticket purchased in advance, price £20 As in previous years, we expect demand for this event to be very high. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please don't delay in making your application for tickets. Ticket Sales: Admission is by ticket only, priced at £20, purchased in advance from: Sandra-Lee Palmer, 122 Pinner View, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4RL. Mobile: 07958 75 32 77 or Email: sandraleepalmer@aol.com or to save time you can use the downloadable Ticket Application Form below: Ticket Application Form: Please download here a printable Adobe Reader* ticket application form for posting direct to Sandra along with your payment. * If you need to install the free Adobe Reader, click on the Adobe Reader icon below and you will be taken to the Adobe web site where you can download a free copy of Adobe Reader suitable for your computer system. 
How to Get There
Bring friends or family - A ticket to our 'Passionate About Plants' event would make a perfect gift!
Public Plant Sales 2011 Saturday 23rd April Saturday 21st May Saturday 11th June 
Public plant sales are held at Manor Farm Hall, St Martins Car Park, Ruislip, Middlesex.  mapSales start at 10am and end at 3pm. Expect to find a varied collection of well known and unusual plants grown by enthusiasts all of which were offered at very reasonable prices. A percentage of the sale price is donated to Group funds. Coach Trip or Other Trips for 2011 (Details to be announced) (Dates to be announced) Chenies Manor Plant and Garden Fair 2011 Sunday 17th July 2011, 10am - 5pm Chenies Manor House, Chenies, Bucks WD3 6ER map
Seed Sales  Seeds are collected and donated by members for sale at a very modest 20p per packet. The money raised goes towards supporting Group activities, and is a good way to obtain sometimes difficult to find seeds. Members Annual Photo Competition 2011 Our sixth HPS Middlesex Group Annual Photo Competition We all need a bit of motivation and our annual photo competition is, via the medium of photography, intended to stimulate interest in our common passion for plants and flowers by focusing thoughts and ideas on a specific theme. Everyone, regardless of their self-perceived photographic abilities is welcome to submit a photograph as the competition is just as much about stimulating interest as the winning. This year we take a look at plant form and texture. Members are invited to submit just one photo each based on the theme 'Form and Texture'. There are many different plant forms and textures ranging from light and fluffy to solid and heavy and from ultra smooth to course textured. Try experimenting throughout the year to see what kind of results you can achieve and submit the one photo you think best expresses the chosen theme. The rules are very simple. You must be a member of The Hardy Plant Society Middlesex Group to enter. Only one entry per member is allowed. The entry must be a new photo and have been taken by the member themself during the same year as the competition. Geographic origin of the photo is not restricted just to your own garden, but can be anywhere in the UK or abroad. Photographic prints only will be accepted (derived from digital or conventional film). The preferred sizes are 6" x 4" ( 100mm x 150mm) or 7 " x 5" (175mm x 125mm) - Note: photos will not be judged on size, but simply the image created. All entries should be handed in to our Chairman no later than our penultimate monthly meeting on November 7th 2011. Photos will again be voted on by the members attending our December meeting. Judging and prize giving for this competition will be on the 5th December 2011. All entries will be on display for previewing at the meeting and winners will also be featured on this web site. Previous year's winners can be found here. If you require further information about any of the above, please contact The Secretary An archive of previous years Special Events can be found on this link. |
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Photos: Keith Littlejohns
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