See programme below for Coton Garden Club's summer outings
Mon 7th Sept 2026 Spring flowering bulbs George Lockwood
George is a full-time passionate organic gardener who has been in the industry for 15 years.
He is an organic gardener and looks after large gardens. A plant list will be provided to help you identify your favourites. Get prepared for next spring!
Monday 5th Oct Seasonal containers for flowers/vegetables/plants Andew Babicz
Andrew will show us what it takes to produce a truly beautiful container whatever the season. His talk will include types of containers and what you can grow, from flowering plants to vegetables, the best compost to use including feeding and caring routines.
Monday 2nd Nov How NOT to kill your houseplants Rebecca Chambers
Rebecca recently opened ‘The Shopkeeper’s Daughter’ in Cambridge, a community-driven plant shop offering a personalised experience for plant lovers. Rebecca will share expert advice on choosing the right plants for your home and caring for them so they thrive.
Monday 7th Dec Festive Christmas Social
A relaxed festive social for members, featuring a table-top quiz, mince pies, mulled wine, and soft drinks — Do invite a friend/relative or two to enjoy a social quiz. (Guests £5 fee)
Monday 11th Jan 2027 Growing and Designing Together:
The Story Behind a mother and daughter journey of their Flower Farm
- Imogen Witt and her Mother
A behind-the-scenes look at how a mother–daughter team grow and design with their own British flowers. They will share the journey from flower farm to finished arrangement and how growing and floristry work hand-in-hand.
Monday 1st Feb 2027 AGM and Online Zoom Speaker talk (Topic to be confirmed)
Meeting begins at 7.30pm, including a review of the past year’s club activities and election of new committee, followed by a pre-recorded speaker on Zoom in the hall.
Sat 22nd May 2027 Garden Club Plant sale, Village Green 10am - 12 noon
Plant donations from 9.00-9.45am are gratefully received. (Proceeds from the plant sale help to subsidise Garden Club costs and enable us to donate to support plant-related projects that enhance Coton village).
June/July 2027 Summer Garden Club Outings
Booking essential via email or text (1-2 weeks in advance), guests are very welcome
Tues 9th June Visit Imogen Witt’s flower farm, near Newmarket (CB8 0RQ).
Enjoy a tour around her farm/polytunnels and a talk about growing and floristry. Tea/Coffee and cake available. Cost: Members free, Guests £5 (car share where possible)
Tues 23rd June A guided tour of a Pembroke College gardens with Head gardener
A tour of the historic site and also the new Dolby Quarter, designed by Tom Stuart Smith.
Meet at the Porters Lodge at 2pm Cost: Members free, Guests £5 (car share where possible)
Friday 3rd July Fullers Mill, Bury St Edmunds
A seven-acre enchanting garden on the banks of the River Lark, blending woodland, perennial borders, and a riverside walk. Known for its rare plants and tranquil setting, it was created by Bernard Tickner and is now managed by Perennial, offering visitors a peaceful retreat and horticultural inspiration. Entry fee £10 (car share where possible), guests (+£5 fee)
