ABOUT OUR CLUB
The Kensington Gardeners' Club meets in Kensington and trips start and end there, and membership is open to ALL. We offer a series of lectures, visits and also host an annual garden competition. The Kensington Gardeners' Club is affiliated to The London Garden Society. Many of our members, past and present, have gone on to win prizes in the LGS London-wide competition.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
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VISITS to interesting gardens
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TALKS by gardening experts
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GARDEN COMPETITION with prizes and trophies
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
I love being a member of the club because it is full of friendly and interesting people who share similar interests - June
The parties are fun and well organised. There is a good variety of talks - Peter
I just love everything about our club: our garden visits are so varied and well organised, the talks on zoom really quite suit our wet and cold months and the new venue is great - Angela
CLUB MEETINGS & TALKS
Meetings take place at St George's Church, Aubrey Walk, W8 7JG. Doors open at 2:00 and talks commence at 2:30. Afternoon tea follows at modest cost. This is a good opportunity to meet fellow members and socialise. Meetings are free to members and members are welcome to bring guests at a cost of £5 per guest. Payment may be made by cheque or bank transfer. To participate and for more payment details please email Susan at susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com
MEETINGS, LECTURES and TRIPS
LONDON VISIT
Tuesday March 12, 2024 - 11:00
RHS Lindley Library. 'Collections Up Close' tour highlighting the rare books, botanical art and photographic collections. Email us for more details.
GARDEN VISIT
Tuesday April 16, 2024
Polesden Lacey featuring glorious views, stunning herbaceous borders and an Edwardian house. Plants for sale.
GARDEN VISIT
Tuesday May 14, 2024
The Rothchild Gardens, Ascott House, with the Lynn garden featuring curving lines and Zen-like mounds, the sunken Italian garden and formal Dutch garden with grotto.
GARDEN HOLIDAY
Tuesday June 18 to Thursday June 20, 2024
Join us on a Garden Holiday to Canterbury. Three days/two nights with visits to Long Barn, Great Comp, Leeds Castle, Doddington Park and Restoration House. Email us for more information.
GARDEN COMPETITION
Sunday June 30, 2024
Judy Fish will be our judge this year. Email us to enter.
GARDEN VISIT
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Private tour of the fantastic Charlotte Molesworth Topiary Garden in Benenden.
MEMBER'S GARDEN OPENING
Saturday July 7 and Saturday July 21, 2024 - 2:00 - 5:30
Visit this fabulous National Garden Scheme garden designed by Harvey Groffman - 57 St Quintin Avenue, London W10 6NQ. Entry fee with proceeds to the NGS.
MEMBER'S PRIVATE VIEW
Wednesday July 24, 2024 - 2:30-4:30
Harvey Groffman's - 57 St Quintin Avenue, London W10 6NQ
CLUB MEETING
Saturday September 14, 2024 - 2:30
Sam Taylor-Hunt of Modica Gardens will present 'Beautiful and Biodiverse Meadow Schemes.'
GARDEN VISIT
Tuesday September 24, 2024
Green Island Gardens, 'A Planstman's Paradise' with a huge range of unusual trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs.
CLUB MEETING - PRIZE GIVING
Saturday October 19, 2024 - 2:30
Meet this year's winners, accompanied by slides. Q&A with afternoon tea to follow.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday November 16, 2024 - 2:30
Andy McIndoe, garden designer and author will charm us with his lecture.
CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Saturday December 7, 2024 - 12:30
Join us for a lovely lunch and our annual Raffle!
FIND A COPY OF OUR FULL PROGRAMME HERE