Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society
Inspiring gardeners across Norfolk since 1829
Our events are open to our members and their guests, unless otherwise stated.
Paula Stone is a highly qualified Medical Herbalist with 20 plus years experience.Ā Herbalism is one of the oldest forms of medicine.Ā Containing a range of biochemistry and nutrients, herbs naturally work with your body’s organs and processes.Ā Paula teaches us about herbs for a Spring detox, Summer foraging, Autumn stress support, or Winter immune […]
Tim’s talk is about all the many and varied plants, especially alpines, that grow well in a rock garden. He has a nursery in Faversham, Kent called Copton Ash which focuses on Alpines & perennials for dryer & woodland gardens. Timās interest in plants began in his teenage years when he had a raised rock […]
Wednesday evening, 10th June: āHerbs and their various usesā is the title of the talk to be given by Paula Stone, which will be very helpful to those of us who grow garden herbs (but donāt always know how to use them fully!)Ā Ā Meetings are held in the Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield, starting […]
Tonya Knights is founder and director of a not-for-profit team who adore the environment.Ā Using their ‘owl family’ she will give a fun, interactive talk focusing on the importance of consevation.Ā Tonya will be bringing along four owls.Ā Refreshments available and a raffle held.
We are looking forward to an evening visit and buffet at the home of our new President, Patrick Lines of Elsing Hall.Ā All society members, affiliated society members and their guests are welcome to attend – deadline for bookings is Thursday 4Ā June 2026.
Our speaker for the June meeting is the engagingĀ Andrew Sankey, who has previously talked to us about colour in the garden and garden design. In this presentation Andrew will talk about one of his botanical heroes, Joseph Banks. Banks first came to fame as the botanist on Captain James Cook first voyage to the antipodes, […]
All you ever wanted to know about dahlias and begonias will be covered by Don Andrews on Wednesday evening, 8th July (7:30 pm) with his talk entitled āMy life so far, Dahlias and Begoniasā. All our meetings are held in the Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield.Ā Free light refreshments are offered after our evening […]
A talk by Annette Hurt on the origin and history of the tomato. Ā She will also cover how to choose the right type of plant or seed to grow delicious fruit.
Blofield & District Gardening Club welcomes you to our meeting on Wednesday evening, 9th September (7:30 pm) – all you ever wanted to know about companion planting will be covered by the very popular and knowledgeable Dr Ian Bedford in his talk entitled āCompanion planting for a balanced gardenā.
We have a three night/four day holiday for our members, making a return visit to the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Newby Hall & Gardens, which will take place from 18-20 September 2026.Ā Ā Three nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation has been reserved at The Parsonage Hotel, Escrick near York by our coach company […]