2pm Tuesday, 19th March
Parish Room, Stock Lane, Ingatestone
This talks follows on from a previous successful talk about herbs to IFHS by Zsuzsa last year.
Spring Show
2pm Tuesday, 6th April
Exhibit staging 8.30am – open 11.30am
Parish Room, Stock Lane, Ingatestone
The first of three IFHS shows to kick off 2019 held in the Parish Room, Ingatestone.
Plant Sale
10am Saturday, 11th May
Parish Room, Stock Lane, Ingatestone
IFHS plant sale open to the public from 10 -11am, held in the Ingatestone Parish Room.
Coach Trip - Cambridge Botanic Gardens
Departs Ingatestone at 09:15 18th May 2019, Leaving Cambridge at 16:30
The Festival of Plants’ is a very popular event, whether it is getting advice on which plant goes where or how to home compost.
Coach Trip - West Dean Gardens
Departing Ingatestone Saturday 15th June at 08:30, returning 17:00
West Dean Gardens is situated in the South Downs National Park near Chichester in West Sussex and offers a great day out the casual, amateur or professional gardener.
Talk - Cacti and Succulents by Barry Gaytor
8pm Tuesday, 18th June
Parish Room, Stock Lane, Ingatestone
This illustrated talk takes you through propogation, growing, caring as well as pests and diseases.
Coach Trip - Hampton Court Flower Show
Departing Ingatestone Thursday 4th July at 08:30, returning 17:30
The magnificent setting of Hampton Court Palace is a sumptuous backdrop for the world’s largest annual flower show.
Summer Show
Saturday, 20th July
Exhibit staging 8am Show open 12.30pm
Sections for adults & children
Seymour Field, Ingatestone
The Big Show - flowers, vegetables, handicraft, art & photography with frogs galore in the show marquee, plus side stalls, arena events and refreshments.
Autumn Show
Saturday, 14th September
Exhibit staging 9.30am – open 2pm
Sections for adults & children
The third and final show of the year held at the Ingatestone Community Club.
Coach Trip - RHS Wisley ‘Woodfest’
Departing Ingatestone Saturday 5th October at 09:00, departing 16:30
This is a new event for IFHS and was recommended by Wisley staff. There is a great deal going on during the day.
Talk - Warley Place by Thelma Wilson & Olive Brown
8pm Tuesday 15th October
Parish Room, Stock Lane, Ingatestone
Thelma will talk about the garden and its extravagant owner. Olive will give a tour of the present day reserve using colour photographs.
Annual General Meeting
8pm Tuesday 19th November
Parish Room, Stock Lane, Ingatestone
The Annual General Meeting for all members and newcomers.
