Herefordshire and Mid-Wales Group
Nurturing an interest in hardy plants
Please note: Membership of this group is open to any member of the Hardy Plant Society. You can join the Hardy Plant Society or renew at https://hardy-plant.org.uk
WHAT WE DO
The Hardy Plant Society
The role of the Hardy Plant Society, since its conception in 1957 is to provide members with information about:
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familiar and less well-known hardy perennial plants
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how to grow them
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where they can be obtained
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ensuring that garden-worthy perennials remain in cultivation and have the widest possible distribution
The Herefordshire and Mid-Wales Group aims to meet these objectives at a local level.
TALKS
The Group organises a series of talks given by gardening experts. These are held between Autumn and Spring (we arrange garden visits in Summer). The talks are usually on the second Saturday of the month, and start at 2pm alternating between the principal venues of Pembridge Parish Hall and Glasbury Village Hall.
Free for members
Visitors are welcome to attend for £5.00
A SOCIAL GROUP
The Group creates a social environment for its members to meet and interact.. Members are encouraged to share ideas with each other, either directly or via the Newsletters or the Committee. The social aspects of gardening cannot be understated!
Membership is open to any member of the HPS - join us now to become part of a fun and informative group!
GARDEN VISITS
During the summer months, the Group arranges garden visits. These are usually close by where members can drive themselves / car share or further away where a coach may be arranged by the Group. The Group tries to find gardens that are not always open to the public - and to ensure that drinks and cake are available wherever we go!
Reduced price for members, guests welcome
NEWSLETTERS
The Group produces newsletters for our members. These are published twice per year and contain reports of garden visits and events, and anything garden or plant related from members. There is even the odd poem! Members are also encouraged to contribute articles and photographs to go in the newsletter.
Upcoming Events
Weston Hall19 May 2025, 14:00 – 16:00Weston Hall, Weston under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7NS
Greenfields17 Jun 2025, 14:00 – 16:00Greenfields, Brockweir Common, St Briavels, Chepstow, NP16 7NU
The Lyndalls17 Jul 2025, 14:00 – 16:00The Lyndalls, Sollers Hope, Fownhope, HR1 4RL
Spetchley Park Gardens13 Aug 2025, 14:00 – 16:00Spetchley Park Gardens, The Estate Office, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RS
Nigel Hopes 'Autumn in the Garden'13 Sept 2025, 14:00 – 16:00Glasbury Village Hall, Glasbury, Powys, HR3 5NN
Josh Egan Wyer 'New and Worthwhile Introductions'11 Oct 2025, 14:00 – 16:00Pembridge Parish Hall, Bearwood Lane, Pembridge, HR6 9EB
Wolfgang Schaefer 'Developing & Maintaining a Wildflower Meadow'08 Nov 2025, 14:00 – 16:00Glasbury Village Hall, Glasbury, Powys, HR3 5NN
