2023
MARDEN’S WILDFLOWERS: YOUR PART IN THEIR FUTURE with Lou Carpenter Tuesday, 10 January 2023
AGM and NATURE FRIENDLY GARDENING FOR ALL with Maureen Rainey Tuesday, 14 February 2023
THE APOTHECARY’S GARDEN with Toni Mount Tuesday, 14 March 2023
THE JAPANESE GARDEN with Adrian Barnwell Tuesday, 11 April 2023
THE WONDERFUL 5th KINGDOM OF FUNGI with Edward Tuddenham Tuesday, 9 May 2023
ANNUAL PLANT SALE Saturday, 13 May 2023
THINK BEYOND FLOWER PERENNIALS FOR WINTER STRUCTURE with Steve Edney Tuesday, 13 June 2023
VISIT TO WINCHELSEA SECRET GARDENS Saturday, 17 June 2023
EVENING VISIT TO BOLDSHAVES Tuesday, 11 July 2023
RHS HYDE HALL FLOWER SHOW VISIT Saturday, 5 August 2023
HOW ARTISTS AND GARDEN DESIGNERS LEAD US UP THE GARDEN PATH with Jane Scotchmer Tuesday, 12 September 2023
2022
WHATS ALL THIS LATIN ABOUT? with Kevin Tooher Tuesday, 11 January 2022
A.G.M. & GROWING CUT FLOWERS with Jo Arnell Tuesday, 8 February 2022
VISIT TO KNOWLE HILL FARM Tuesday, 15 February 2022
BLUE LEAVED PLANTS with Fiona Wemyss Tuesday, 8 March 2022
CONSTANCE SPRY with Sophie Leathart Tuesday, 12 April 2022
A WOODLAND YEAR with Simon Ginnaw Tuesday, 10 May 2022
ANUAL PLANT SALE Saturday, 14 May 2022
THE GARDENS of ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL with Graham Huckstepp Tuesday, 14 June 2022
VISIT TO WALMER CASTLE Tuesday, 21 June 2022
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW with Pamela Holt Tuesday, 13 September 2022
VISIT To RIVERHILL HIMALAYAN GARDENS Thursday, 15 September 2022
VISIT TO BADGERS Friday, 23 September 2022
MIG KIMPSON - GOING FOR GOLD with Mig Kimpson Tuesday, 11 October 2022
GARDENING WITHOUT PLASTIC with Sally Nex Tuesday, 8 November 2022
December meeting CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW AND ICE
2021
A GARDENER’S HOME GARDEN with Steve Edney Tuesday 12th January 2021 (Zoom)
AGM + WINTER COLOUR with Felicity Down Tuesday 9 February 2021 (Zoom)
ADVENTURES OF A SEED DETECTIVE with Adam Alexander Tuesday 9 March 2021 (Zoom)
GARDEN BUGS: COHABIT, CONTROL OR CONSERVE with Dr Ian Bedford Tuesday 13 April 2021 (Zoom)
THE WAY WE WERE with Doug Stewart Tuesday 11 May 2021 (Zoom)
ANNUAL PLANT SALE Saturday 22 May 2021 09:00 11:00am
PETER BEALES & THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE with Simon White Tuesday, 8 June 2021 (Zoom)
VISIT TO CACKETTS FARMHOUSE Tuesday 27 July 2021 14:30 18:00, Haymans Hill, Horsmonden
MHS MEMBERS’ SOCIAL EVENING Tuesday, 14 September 2021 19:00 21:30
MHS MEMBERS’ VISIT TO GREAT COMP Wednesday, 15 September 2021 14:00 18:05
WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS with Philip Oostenbrink Tuesday 12 October 2021
NO DIG MARKET GARDENING with Harrhy James Tuesday 9 November 2021
2020 Lockdown
Tuesday 10th March 2020 DODDINGTON PLACE GARDENS with Lucy Adams
Tuesday 10th November 2020 CLIPPINGS -TOPIARY with Darren Lerigo (Zoom)
Tuesday 15th December 2020 CHRISTMAS MEETING & QUIZ ON ZOOM
2019-20
Tuesday 12th March 2019 CLEMATIS with Everett Leeds at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Seed Swap
Tuesday 9th April 2019 PETER BEALES ROSES with Simon White, Peter Beales' Garden Centre Manager at the Memorial Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Competition: Vase of spring flowers £10 voucher to the winner Seed Swap
Saturday 11th May 2019 PLANT SALE Vestry Hall, Marden 9.00am to 11.00am All home-grown plants donated to sell much appreciated
Tuesday 14th May 2019 ORCHIDS with Christine Bartlett at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Sunday 2nd June 2019 VISIT TO LEONARDSLEE GARDENS
Tuesday 11th June 2019 SPADEWORK with Jill Speed at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Wednesday 19th June 2019 EVENING VISIT TO BALMORAL COTTAGE
Tuesday 25th June 2019 EVENING VISIT TO BALMORAL COTTAGE Charity Cream Teas in members' gardens during the summer
Tuesday 9th July 2019 WHAT MAKES A GOOD GARDEN with Edward Flint Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Sunday 4th August 2019 RHS HYDE HALL FLOWER SHOW
Tuesday 10th September 2019 GARDEN LORE, FACT OR FICTION with Jude Lawton at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Competition: A plate of seasonal produce £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 8th October 2019 HOSPITABLE HORTICULTURE FOR HEDGEHOGS with Maureen Rainey at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm (details)
Tuesday 12th November 2019 REVIVE YOUR GARDEN - How to breathe life, style and good health back into tired gardens with Nick Bailey of Gardener's World at the Memorial Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 10th December 2019 SLOE SEDUCTION with Katherine Hook at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Drinks and nibbles. Competition: Seasonal table decoration £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 14th January 2020 A YEAR IN A COBHAM GARDEN with Nigel Gibson at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 11th February 2020 AGM and HISTORY OF GARDEN PLANTS with Martin Newcombe at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Photographic competition: Trees in Evening Light £10 voucher to the winner
2018-19
Tuesday 13th March 2018 POTIONS, PESTS, PARASITES & POISONS with Dr Mick LynnVestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm at the Seed Swap
Tuesday 10th April 2018 TULIPS FROM AMSTERDAM with Kathrine Lynn Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm at the Competition: Vase of spring flowers £10 voucher to the winner Seed Swap
Tuesday 8th May 2018 FROM CITY COURTYARD TO SEASIDE SANCTUARY: A TALE OF 2 GARDENS with Geoff Stonebanks Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Saturday 12th May 2018 PLANT SALE All home-grown plants donated to sell much appreciated
Tuesday 22nd May 2018 DAY VISIT TO MADRONA NURSERY
Tuesday 5th June 2018 EVENING VISIT TO WHEELGATE NURSERY
Tuesday 12th June 2018 FUNGI with Don Wilks at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm,
Charity Cream Teas in members' gardens during the summer
Sunday 8th July 2018 DAY VISIT TO PENSHURST PLACE
Saturday 8th September 2018 RHS WISLEY FLOWER SHOW
Tuesday 11th September 2018 THE MODERN KITCHEN GARDEN with Barry Newman at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm - Competition: A plate of seasonal produce £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 9th October 2018 CENTRAL ROYAL PARKS with Jim Buttress at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 13th November 2018 CACTI FOR BEGINNERS with Dr John Hughes at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 11th December 2018 CHRISTMAS SOCIAL and A CHRISTMAS DECORATION with Jo Manser at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Drinks and nibbles. Bring a 4in/10cm terracotta pot. Competition: Seasonal table decoration £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 8th January 2019 FOUQUET & VAUX LE VICOMTE with Steve Harmer at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 12th February 2019 AGM and JUNGLE TAILS with Sue Shaw at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Photographic competition: Birds £10 voucher to the winner
2017-18
Tuesday 14th March 2017 PLANT HUNTERS with Hilary Newman, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 11th April 2017 AURICULAS with Rachael Castle, with plants to sell, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Competition: Vase of spring flowers £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 9th May 2017 UNUSUAL PLANTS with Ylva MacKenzie, with plants to sell, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Saturday 20th May 2017 PLANT SALE at Marden Vestry Hall 9.00am to 11.00am - All home-grown plants donated to sell much appreciated. Cake stall by the WI and Exhibition by Marden History Group
Tuesday 6th June 2017 VISIT TO PEONY FARM
Saturday 17th June 2017 COACH TRIP TO HYDE HALL (free to members) Celebration of Roses Weekend
Tuesday 11th July 2017 PENSHURST with Tony Wiseman, Acting Head Gardener, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Sunday 23rd July 2017 Cream Tea in John and Mary Elphick's garden. Proceeds to charity.
Sunday 6th August 2017 Cream Tea in Carol and Lindsay Edward's garden. Proceeds to charity.
Sunday 10th September 2017 COACH TRIP TO OLYMPIC PARK (£10 per person) (details later)
Tuesday 12th September 2017 MEDICAL HERBS with Lynda Jones, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Competition: A plate of produce from the Garden £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 10th October 2017 FROM CUTTING TO GARDEN CENTRE with Graham Spencer, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 14th November 2017 AN EVENING WITH JEAN GRIFFIN from Radio Kent at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 12th December 2017 WILLOW CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS with Deb Hart, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Mince Pies and Mulled Wine Competition: Seasonal table decoration £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 9th January 2018 LEEDS CASTLE GARDEN with Matt Jackson, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 13th February 2018 AGM and 50 GREYS OF SHADE with Colin Moat, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Photographic competition: My favourite rose £10 voucher and the Caryn Bird trophy will be presented to the winner
2016-17
Tuesday 9th February 2016 AGM + VERTICAL GARDENING by Hilary Newman, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Caryn Bird Trophy (Photographic Competition) "Gates" - £10 garden voucher to the winner
Tuesday 8th March 2016 SWEET PEAS by Darren Everest, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 12th April 2016 THE BARNSDALE YEARS by Nick Hamilton in the Memorial Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Please note entry will be with ticket only and the meeting will be held in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm
Tuesday 10th May2016 ALL THINGS NUTTY by Alexander Hunt of Potash Farm, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Competion – Vase of Cut Flowers from your Garden - £10 garden voucher to the winner
Saturday 14th May 2016 PLANT SALE at Marden Vestry Hall 9.00 – 11.00 am All home grown plants donated to sell are very much appreciated.
Tuesday 7th June 2016 VISIT TO KING JOHN'S NURSERY, Etchingham at 11.00am
Tuesday 14th June 2016 FRONT GARDENS, MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR HOUSE by Alison Marsden at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 5th July 2016 VISIT TO ORCHARD END GARDEN, Horsmonden at 7pm
Saturday 16th July 2016 VISIT TO THE SAVILL GARDENCREAM TEAS will be held again during the summer
Tuesday 6th September 2016 TRIP TO RHS WISLEY FLOWER SHOW
Tuesday 13th September 2016 NEW PLANTS, THE FUTURE OF YOUR GARDEN by Graham Spencer, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Competion - A Plate of Produce from your garden - £10 voucher to the winner
Tuesday 11th October 2016 HOPS with Peter Darby from Wye Hops, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 8th November 2016 COLOUR THEORY by Caroline Halfpenny, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 13th December 2016 QUIZ NIGHT AND CHRISTMAS SOCIAL at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Mince Pies and Mulled Wine Competition –Seasonal Table Decoration - £10 garden voucher to the winner
Tuesday 10th January 2017 STORY OF FOUQUET AND VAUX LE VICOMTE by Steve Harmer, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 14th February 2017 AGM + PRODUCE FROM THE GARDEN by Jo Manser, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Caryn Bird Trophy (Photographic Competition) "The Garden Shed" - £10 garden voucher to the winner
2015-16
Tuesday 10th March 2015 TALES FROM THE POTTING SHED by Jean Griffin – BBC Radio Kent
Tuesday 14th April 2015 BUTTERFLIES by Peter Riley Competition – Vase of Spring Flowers - £10 garden voucher to the winner
Tuesday 12th May 2015 PESTS AND DISEASES by Pippa Greenwood Broadcaster and Author Please note entry will be with ticket only and the meeting will be held in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm
Saturday 16th May 2015 PLANT SALE at Marden Vestry Hall 9.00 – 11.00 am. All home grown plants donated to sell are very much appreciated. Cake Stall by the WI and exhibition by the Marden History Group
Tuesday 9th June 2015 DAHLIAS by Darren Everest at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm ( Dahlias will be available to buy on the night
Tuesday 23rd June 2015 TOUR OF GOLDEN HILL NURSERY AND SOCIAL EVENING at 7.30pm
Saturday 4th July 2015 COACH TRIP TO PAINSHILL PARK organised by Steve Harmer (£22.50 per person) CREAM TEAS were held during the summer
Tuesday 14th July 2015 VISIT TO WHEELGATE NURSERY with talk by Jeanette Lerwell on Ornamental Grasses
Tuesday 8th September 2015 JOBS IN THE GARDEN IN SEPTEMBER by Caroline Halfpenny, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Competition - A plate produce from the garden - £10 voucher to the winner
Sunday 11th October 2015 TRIP TO RHS HYDE HALL for Forest and Food Autumn Festival.
Tuesday 13th October 2015 THE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER'S YEAR with Robert Canis, Photographer, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 10th November 2015 THE ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON THE GARDENS OF KENT by Ann Kneif, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 8th December 2015 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS with Steve Bradley, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Mince Pies and Mulled Wine Competition –Season Table Decoration - £10 garden voucher to the winner
Tuesday 12th January 2016 MOLES by Chris Stewart, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm
Tuesday 9th February 2016 AGM + VERTICAL GARDENING by Hilary Newman, at the Vestry Hall, Marden at 7.30pm Photographic Competition – Gates - £10 garden voucher to the winner
2014-15
Fruit in the Garden by Don Vaughan (Tuesday January 14th)
Plant Heritage and National Garden Collection by Jude Lawton (Tuesday February 11th)
The National Garden Scheme by Jacqueline Anthony (Tuesday March 11th)
Land Army by Ann Kneif (Tuesday April 8th) Competition: A Vase of Spring Flowers
Gardening at Sissinghurst by Alexis Datta – Ticket Event (Tuesday May 13th)
Plant Sale in Marden Vestry Hall 9.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. (Saturday 17th May) Cake Stall by the WI and exhibition by the Marden history Group
Blooming Green - a Social Event with Pick Your Own Flowers (Tuesday 10th June
Evening visit to Great Dixter (Tuesday 8th July)
Coach Trip to RHSGarden, Wisley (Sunday July 20th)
Leeds Castle by Ann Kneif (Tuesday September 9th) Competition: ‘A 10 " Plate of Produce from the Garden’
The Arts and Crafts Movement and its Gardens by Steve Harmer, Hadlow College (Tuesday October 14th)
Hopping by Chris Stewart (Tuesday November 11th)
An evening with Helen Yemm (Tuesday December 9th)Competition: ‘Seasonal Table Decoration’
Cream Teas were held during the summer.
2013-14
Wildlife through the Seasons by John Buckingham (Tuesday January 8th)
An Overview of garden styles from 4000BC to the present day by Stephen Harmer, Lecturer Horticulture Hadlow College (Tuesday February 12th)
Bonsai using conifers by Roger Butler from Golden Hill Nurseries (Tuesday March 12th )
Salutation Garden Sandwich by Steve Edney Head Gardener (Tuesday April 9th)Competition: ‘A Vase of Spring Flowers’
Competition: ‘A Vase of Spring Flowers’
The Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll by Graham Usher (Tuesday May 14th)
Plant Sale with Cake Stall by the WI and exhibition by the Marden history Group (Saturday May 18th)
Good Planting – Designing with plants by Fergus Garrett Head Gardener, Great Dixter (Tuesday 11th June)
Guided Tour of Bedgebury Pinetum (Tuesday 25th June)
Visit to Walled Nursery and Social, Hawkhurst (Tuesday 9th July)
Coach Trip to The Salutation Garden Sandwich and The Pines St Margaret’s Bay (Sunday July 14th)
Marden Garden Walk visit seven local gardens, open to all. NEW EVENT !!! (Sunday August 4th)
Churchill’s Garden by Giles Palmer, Head Gardener Chartwell (Tuesday September 10th)Competition: ‘A 10” Plate of Produce from the Garden’ £10 voucher for the winner
Legacies left by the Head Gardeners of Benenden Hospital by Carol Head (Tuesday October 8th )
Demonstration on Xmas flower arrangements by Fiona Butler Golden Hill Nurseries (Tuesday November 12th)
AGM AND CHRISTMAS SOCIAL (December 10th)Competition: ‘Seasonal Table Decoration’Photographic Competition : Garden Structures
Cream Teas were held during the summer.
2012-13
‘An English Love Affair with Iris’ by Sue Marshall (Tuesday January 10th)
‘Road to Chelsea’ by Sue Shaw (Tuesday February 14th)
Plant Filled Tales from Tom Hart Dyke – ‘The Plant Nut’ from Lullingstone Castle and Gardens (Tuesday March 13th)
‘Me, My Life and My Allotment’ by Andy Garland from Radio Kent (Tuesday April 10th) Competition: ‘Vase of Spring Flowers’
Plants that are Dangerous by David Godden (Tuesday May 8th)
Plant Sale (Saturday May 19th)
Garden Visit - Balmoral, Benenden garden noted for topiary (Tuesday June 12th)
Vineyard Visit. Tour with Nick Hall of Herbert Hall and wine tasting (Tuesday June 26th)
Summer Social to Marle Place Garden Guided tour and ploughmans supper (Tuesday July 17th)
Coach trip to RHS Hyde Hall and Beth Chatto’s Garden, Essex. Free trip to members, guests £10 (Sunday July 22nd)
Back Gardens of Britain by Matthew Biggs from BBC Radio Four Gardeners Question Time. (Tuesday September 11th) Competition ‘A Plate of Produce from the Garden’
Mystery Animals of Kent by Neil Arnold (Tuesday October 9th)
‘Winter Tubs’ by George Puddifoot (Tuesday November 13th)
AGM AND CHRISTMAS SOCIAL with ’Ceramics for your garden’ activity for those who want to have a go! (Tuesday December 11th) Competition: ‘Seasonal Table Decoration’Photographic Competition: ‘Summer in the Garden’ Caryn Bird Trophy