Saturday 13th April

Chris Trimmer – ‘The Work of the National Trust Plant Conservation Centre’

Chris Trimmer works in conservation propagating, grafting, nursery design and management at the NT Plant Conservation Centre in Devon. His job includes saving plants which are endangered in a particular area (often because of disease), propagating clean stock and replanting the progeny to form a healthy colony. Sometimes these plants can be the only food-source for rare insects, so this work is vital to maintain biodiversity in threatened environments.

This promises to be an enlightening talk by an expert in his field, offering a detailed view of conservation techniques and practices.

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At every meeting we have the Plant of the Month competition. For 2024 we encourage everyone to bring along an offering to expand the competition. Your mission is to bring either a cut flower and / or a pot plant, or both. The competition is usually judged by the Speaker and points awarded towards an annual award at the AGM. The competition includes bulbs and corms, a good time to let these little gems shine.

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Guests are welcome and pay £5 on the door.