Garden Jottings
Garden Jottings for April
April 3, 2026
The haze of yellow leaves on the willow tree hanging over the pond hints of better weather to come when we can sally forth into the fresh air to begin another month full of opportunity and pleasure…
Garden Jottings: March
March 12, 2026
Christine Brown
President, AHS.
We have had rain on nearly every day this year with only one or two short glimpses if the sun to give hope of Spring days to come. Celandines are in evidence am…
Garden Jottings for February
February 10, 2026
Christine Brown
President, AHS.
A Focus on… Seeds
At the start of the year, we’re not sure what each day will bring. We have had some truly “proper” winter weather with deep cold, and all l…
Garden Jottings for January
January 10, 2026
Christine Brown
President, AHS.
With the thought that after December’s shortest day, the Winter Solstice on 21st, the days will get brighter and longer it’s time to look around the garden for…
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The Society is affiliated to the National Vegetable Society (NVS) and members can attend their meetings in Bridge Village Hall on the second Wednesday of the month.
Members showing their current membership card are eligible for:
- 10% discount (except on sale items) at Archers Low Nurseries Ash Road, Sandwich.
- 10% discount on plants only at Ripleys Garden Centre, Lower Road, Staple
- 10% discount on gardening related items (only) at Wingham Country Market
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