Cleobury Gardeners

About Cleobury Gardeners

About Cleobury Gardeners
Who are we?
Cleobury Gardeners is a very friendly group for gardening enthusiasts of all ages, gardening abilities and interests.  Everyone is welcome, from the most experienced and knowledgeable gardeners to those who simply want to plant gorgeous hanging baskets and containers. We aim to share our skills and expertise and learn from each other.
What do we do?
We host a wide range of specialist speakers on gardening topics, as well as taking part in active practical sessions where we learn new techniques such as growing bonsai or dividing hostas.  In the summer months, we go out on garden visits, making full use of our Royal Horticultural Society affiliation to get cheaper entrance to its gardens, as  well as visiting gardens and specialist nurseries, sometimes not open to the general public. We also hold social events, particularly in the summer, such as socials and allotment barbeques.
How much does it cost to join?
All of the activities above for an annual membership fee of just £15.00, including refreshments.  Entrance to our talks, lectures and socials are free to members and £5.00 each for visitors, including light refreshment.  We also manage the allotments site in the town, so we can help you get a plot if that’s your interest, and your allotment rent includes becoming a member of Cleobury Gardeners with access to all its activities.
Where do we meet?
 We meets from February to November, usually on Monday evening, at Cleobury Country Centre in Love Lane, Cleobury Mortimer, adjacent to Lacon Childe School. Take a look at the programme and just come along – you’ll be most welcome.
 Our programme for 2026  is as follows:
1st March – Practical pruning soft fruits and demonstration of grafting techniques  - Billy Auger, Augernik Fruit Farm, Hopton Wafers – morning (originally planned for 31st January but cancelled due to bad weather and danger of spreading disease to the fruit bushes and trees)
9th March - Emma Tipton - Wildlife in the garden - Cleobury Country Centre (CCC) commencing at 7pm
20th April - Rosemary Winnall - A fascination with insects - at CCC commencing at 7pm
11th May - Evening Visit to Farlow Farm Nursery - How to be a Better Plant Shopper
22nd May - Visit to Wollerton Old Hall Gardens, Market Drayton
30 May - Plant Sale at the Market Hall – 09.30 to noon
31st May - 6th June - Annual Trimming of the Lime Trees on the High Street - Volunteers essential!
8th June - Nick Morgan - Greenhouses and cold frames - at CCC commencing at 7pm
12th June - Visit to Claire Austin's Nursery, Newtown, Powys
13th July - Marion Stainton – Good companions, extending interest in the smaller garden - at CCC commencing at 7pm
19th July - Allotments BBQ
20th July - Katja Jones - Flourish & Nourish - Talk and Tour of the Community Garden in Cleobury Mortimer- Evening 
10th August - Nigel Hopes - A Year in John Massey's Garden - at CCC commencing at 7pm
16th August - Summer Social - Afternoon event
September - Speaker tbc
12th October - John Scrace - Bugs and slugs, spots and rots - at CCC commencing at 7pm
17th October - Fund Raising at the Farmers Market at St Mary's Church for the pleaching  of the lime trees - Morning
9th November - AGM and Social Evening – In addition, Pip Smith will give us a talk entitled In the bleak midwinter  - at CCC commencing at 6.30pm
29th November – Billy Auger - Pruning of apples & pear trees -  Augernik Fruit Farm, Hopton Wafers  - morning