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MEDITERRANEAN FLAVOURS IN SUSSEX
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September 2020
We are planning visits to two gardens in south-east England which each have Mediterranean features. The visits will involve social distancing and are subject to confirmation nearer the time because of coronavirus restrictions. Photo of Sussex Prairie Garden by Marianne Majerus |
CORFU: GARDENS, WALKS AND WILD FLORA
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October 2020 or April 2021 (provisional)
It is impossible to plan trips to the Mediterranean with certainty under current circumstances but we would like to hear from members who would consider making independent arrangements to stay in Corfu, explore the beautiful old town, meet for day- and half-day guided garden tours, wild-flower walks, meals and drinks. This would suit those who like to make their own arrangements, but with the possibility of meeting other members while preserving their distance from each other. Contact Heather Martin for information after 1 September. Picture shows infinity pool at one of the gardens. |
TRIP TO EASTERN ITALY
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Provisional date 30 April to 7 May 2021
Visit both public and private gardens in and around Taormina, Mount Etna, Catania and Siracusa, together with wildflower walks, visits to nurseries and archaeological site and historic sites; staying in both Catania and Siracusa. Our trip will be led by local horticulturist, Sergio Cumitini. |
SUMMER GARDENS TOUR
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Date to be confirmed 2021
We hope this trip will run from Sunday 4 July to Thursday 8 July 2021, organised by Geoff and Maddy Hughes. Gardens will, we hope, range from Parceval Hall in the Yorkshire Dales to Scampston in the east plus others not normally open, such as recently designed gardens of Littlethorpe Manor, near Ripon. Members will stay at Hazlewood Castle, near York. Contact: Madalyn Hughes. |
OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN AND MERTON COLLEGE
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Date to be announced - 2021
Botanist Dr Chris Thorogood, deputy director and head of science for the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum will be our guide for this tour of the gardens and herbarium. After lunch members will be able to return to the garden at their leisure or an optional extra will be a visit to the gardens of Merton College, close by. |
CAPE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY TO HOST INTERNATIONAL EVENT
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Date to be announced - 2021
One of our sister associations, Cape Horticultural Society in South Africa, hopes to host the international gathering in 2021. Members of our fellow societies will be welcome to share the amazing scenery, plants and gardens in and around Cape Town. The event is likely to consist of a conference weekend with optional coach tours and one-day events before and after. |
Other provisional plans for 2021 are as follows:
- The Maremma Italy – late April 2021. Walking and botanising in the southern part of the province of Grosseto.
- Armenia – 5 /6 June – 15/16 June. Exploring the rich endemic flora, guided by Dr Anna Asatryan, who led our previous visit .