While the speaker Derek Walker potted up hanging baskets and pots with a myriad of gorgeous plants, he entertained us with constant chatter and anecdotes. These included his working life as a horticulturalist of many years experience, much of that spent in the council, talk about where the plants come from these days – mainly cuttings from as far away as Ethiopia and Kenya which are then grown on in Holland - as well as useful tips for how to get the best from our pots and baskets. There was a mad scramble at the end of the evening as members were keen to purchase plants and baskets at rock bottom prices.

The Flower of the Month winner Jean Taylor

At the meeting on May 25, Wade Muggleton will be talking about Permaculture. Wade has developed his own permaculture garden over the last 13 years. Over time he has learnt which crops best suit his garden, and those that don't. Formerly a college lecturer, Wade is now a countryside officer for Worcester County Council. His garden is a Permaculture Association demonstration site.

Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each Month, 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Vicarage Drive, Kinver. Visitors very welcome.