East Cheshire Organic Gardeners

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We are an association of organic gardeners based in the Macclesfield area.

We welcome everyone interested in organic gardening and related issues whether you are already converted, or just thinking about it, an expert or a total beginner.

Come and learn, exchange ideas, discuss problems, compare notes, swap seeds, produce and plants with others.

Meetings are held at St Michael’s Church, Market Place, Macclesfield at 7.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for summer visits to gardens (see below for details).

The average attendance at meetings is 15-20.
and non-members are most welcome. Please call one of the group contacts for more details.

Annual membership subscription is £25 per person.

Programme of Meetings 2013

Tuesday January 15th
Distribution of seed order, plus bring your own seeds to swap or share with others. Potato order.
Food 4 Macc – update on progress to date by Colin Townend

Tuesday February 19th
Talk and demonstration on fruit pruning by Anthony Norman of Conquest Nurseries, Bosley.

Tuesday March 19th
To be decided.

Tuesday April 23rd
(NB 4th Tuesday)
Plant & seed/seedling swap – Bring your spare plants and seeds/seedlings to swap and share.
Talk by Peter Woollam on vegetables.

Tuesday May 21st
Discussion on planning for winter vegetables.

Tuesday June 25th (NB 6 pm)
Visit to Boden Hall Gardens, Rode Heath.

Tuesday July 16th
Visit to Beryl & Roger Cole’s garden, Audlem.
Details to be confirmed

Sat/Sun August 3rd and 4th
Visit/help at Peter Woollam’s garden, Hough Lane, Alderley Edge (Open to the public in support of Garden Organic [HDRA] 12 noon - 5pm). Guided Tour for ECOG members at 10.30 am on both Saturday & Sunday.

Tuesday September 17th
Harvest Tasting Evening – sharing and tasting the results of this year’s produce. (Bring your own plate, knife, fork, spoon, glass/beaker etc.).
Programme planning for 2014.
ECOG members’ recommendations on seed order.

Tuesday October 15th
Distribution of 2014 seed catalogues.
Programme planning for 2014 (continued).
Talk on bulbs by Chris Wellavise of Prestbury Plant & Garden.

Tuesday November 19th
AGM.
Group discount seed order.
ECOG members’ experiences on growing vegetables.

Tuesday December 17th
Christmas get together – games, quizzes, food & drink. (Bring your own plate, knife, fork, spoon, glass/beaker etc.).

Contacts

Chair: David Bullock, 01260 252742, or 07957 139690

Treasurer: Lawrence Dark, 0161 483 4468

Membership Secretary: Lesley Dark, 0161 483 4468
Email: lajd@cooptel.net (the first character is an "L").

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