SUNDAY 18th JANUARY 2026
‘My passion for remarkable trees’
Tony Kirkham MBE, VMH
Tony was the Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticultural Services at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew before his retirement. In his talk he will tell us about his life with trees and some of the amazing trees he has met at home and around the world during the last decade. There will be plants for sale.
Place: Bawburgh Village Hall, NR9 3LL
Time: 2.00pm
SUNDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2026
REVIVING CEDRIC MORRIS’ GARDEN AT BENTON END
James Horner
A number of us were able to visit the house and garden last year, but those who went were aware that the garden is far from finished. So, in this talk we have the chance to hear from James about the plans for the future. There will be plants for sale.
Place: Bawburgh Village Hall, NR9 3LL
Time: 2.00pm
SUNDAY, 15th MARCH 2026
‘A short history of flowers’
Advolly Richmond
Advolly Richmond is a garden writer, historian and television presenter. Many of you may have seen her on Gardeners’ World. Her talk will look at the stories that make our garden. Advolly has written a book of the same name and will be bringing copies to sell. So…something a bit different this time. There will be plants for sale.
Place: Bawburgh Village Hall, NR9 3LL
Time: 2.00pm
SUNDAY, 12th APRIL 2026
GALA
‘SPRING FLING’
For our day long Gala we will welcome Keith Wiley and John Grimshaw MBE and there will, of course, be plants for sale from Twelve Nunns Nursery and Daisy Roots.
More information and a Booking Form here.
Place: East Tuddenham Jubilee Hall,
East Tuddenham, NR20 3LR
Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEDNESDAY, 22nd APRIL 2026
VISIT to SANDRINGHAM HOUSE GARDENS TO SEE THE MANOLIAS
A visit to the gardens of Sandringham House, to see the Magnolias with Jack Lindfield, Head Gardener. This will be open to members only with a maximum of 30.
Further details to follow
Place: Sandringham House, PE35 6AB
Time: From 10.00am
SUNDAY, 3rd MAY 2026
‘PLANT FAIR’
Our Plant Fairs are a major event in our calendar. 20 plus professional nurseries will attend along with our own plant stall. There will also be specialist nurseries in the Hall including Potterton’s Nursery and the Norfolk Bonsai Association. In addition the Plant Doctor will be in residence offering advice and there will be home-made refreshments. Entry is free for members and £2 for non members.
Place: Hethersett Village Hall, NR9 3JJ
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
TUESDAY, 26th MAY 2026
WILD FLOWER WALK
with Simon Harrap at Ashwellthorpe Lower Wood Wildlife Trust Reserve, NR16 1HB.
Time: 2pm
Further details and booking form to follow
SUNDAY, 7th JUNE 2026
GARDEN VISIT
Visit to the garden at Vicarage House, Great Hockham.
Place: Vicarage Road, Great Hockham, IP24 1PE.
Futher details to follow
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
THURSDAY, 18th JUNE 2026
SUMMER SOCIAL
Place: The Walled Garden Community Shop and Café, Little Plumstead, NR13 5FA
Further details, including booking form and directions to follow.
Time: 6 – 8.30pm
THURSDAY, 9th JULY 2026
‘CAN’T SEE THE WOOD FROM THE TREES’
A tree identification workshop with Richard Hobbs at Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery
Place: Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery, Langmere Road, Langmere, Dickleborough, IP21 4QA
Further details and booking form to follow
Time: From 10.00am
WEDNESDAY, 22nd to SUNDAY, 26th JULY 2026
SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW
Place: Sandringham Estate, PE35 6AB
SUNDAY, 9th AUGUST 2026
GARDEN VISIT
Visit to the garden of Karen Roseberry at Yeoman’s Cottage.
Place: Yeoman’s Cottage, Low Road, Rockland All Saints, NR17 1TU
Further details to follow
Time: 4.00pm
SUNDAY, 30th AUGUST 2026
PLANT FAIR
Our second Plant Fair for 2026 will offer 20 plus professional nurseries on the field, along with our own plant stand. There will also be specialist nurseries in the Hall, along with the Plant Doctor and home made refreshments. Entry is free for members and £2 for non members.
Place: Hethersett Village Hall and Field, NR9 3JJ
Time: 10am - 1.00pm
SUNDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Success on Sand – how to grow tricky plants easily’
Andrew Ward
Andrew runs Norwell Nurseries and Gardens with his wife Helen and is known to many of you. He also holds the National Collection of Astrantias and the dispersed National Collection of hardy Chrysanthemums. For this talk, Andrew will be talking about the success he has had with growing on sand and will also bring plants for sale
Place: Bawburgh Village Hall, NR9 3LL
Time: 2.00pm
SUNDAY, 18th OCTOBER 2026
‘Over the garden wall’
Joe Whitehead
Joe Whitehead is the Head Gardener at Burghley House and, once again, will be known to a number of you from when he worked in Norfolk. Joe has a love of walled gardens and his talk will encompass a number of walled gardens he has worked in. There will be plants for sale.
Place: Bawburgh Village Hall, NR9 3LL
Time: 2.00pm
SUNDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER 2026
Annual General Meeting
followed by Social
Following our usual format, this is where we can deal with the official business of Norfolk Plant Heritage, but also enjoy a social event with delicious refreshments, displays and plant sales. As ever, a fitting end to our year.
Place: Bawburgh Village Hall, NR9 3LL
Time: 2.00pm