Chris Ireland-Jones: ‘Life With a Nursery – and What Comes Next’

Chris Ireland-Jones and his family took over Avon Bulbs, in Bradford on Avon, in May 1987. The business was very small, with only three staff, one of whom was the renowned snowdrop spotter Alan Street.

In 1990 the nursery moved to South Petherton and over the next 34 years they built up a reputation on the show circuit, winning 30 Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show over the years. 

Familiar and well-liked, Chris will be telling the story of his time at Avon Bulbs: life running a nursery, and what happens afterwards. 

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March is “Pay with a Plant” month for members. We don’t charge members for the meetings but instead please bring a plant to help furnish our plant stall at Yeo Valley at the end of the month. Members should put any contributions in the trays by the entrance table.

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Meetings and lectures are held at West Monkton Village Hall unless otherwise specified. All meetings at West Monkton Village Hall are free to members and there is a modest charge of £5 for non-members. The Group has a plant stall and a book stall at most of the lectures listed, and holds a Flower & Pot Plant of the Month competition.

Talks usually start at 11am with doors open at 10:30 for chat, tea and biscuits.