Let’s get together
It is no surprise that our meetings are so well attended. Not only are they interesting and informative, they are also enjoyable social gatherings.
As always, our Programme Committee has worked hard to invite speakers with very different skills, knowledge and experience and you will see below that their subject matter is not always gardening related.
So, if you are thinking of joining us, come along to a meeting and you will be made very welcome – for non-members there is a £2.00 entry fee.
All meetings are in the WI Hall, North Street, Bridport and start at 7.30 pm.
Contact details for officers of the Bridport & District Gardening Club are available in the Newsletter.
Talk – Brick by Brick: Dorset’s Walled Gardens
Thursday, 21 May 2026 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Phil Broomfield This garden history talk explores Walled Gardens and their uses over time. Phil has criss-crossed over Dorset this past year visiting twenty walled gardens, including Deans Court, Edmondsham, Forde Abbey, Kingston Lacy, Moreton and Scaplen’s Court. His talks is full of interesting facts and shows some beautiful images of how they look today.
Talk: Companion Planting
Thursday, 18 June 2026 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Gold Club representative
An in-depth look at the way that plant communities and associations can have positive and negative results.
Including some tried and tested tips for using combinations of plants to deter or control pests in the vegetable garden.
Talk: Somerset Gardens
Thursday, 16 July 2026 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Abigail Willis
Abigail is a freelance gardening writer, copywriter, editor and speaker. She is an the author and her books include ‘Secret Gardens of Somerset‘ (2020 & 2025) in which she explores the county’s most beautiful and fascinating gardens. Her illustrated talks share her passion for gardens and garden history.
Talk: Wonderful Winter-flowering Interest
Thursday, 17 September 2026 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Caradoc Doy
TBC
Talk: Revive Your Garden
Thursday, 15 October 2026 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Nick Bailey
This talk will be by ticket only.
Nick is a leading English Plantsman and Garden Designer who has created and managed gardens on four continents. He splits his time between designing gardens, horticultural consultancy, public speaking, writing and presenting on BBC Gardeners’ World.
Talk: Summer Flowering Bulbs – The Living Jigsaw
Thursday, 19 November 2026 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Micky Little
Micky Little, formerly of the renowned Avon Bulbs and a highly experienced horticulturist, talks on the selection, cultivation, and care of bulbs, including summer-flowering varieties. His talks often focus on choosing the right bulbs for specific garden conditions, particularly for borders and pots.