Gardening in the far west of Cornwall
Our Programme of Events
Our programme of talks and other member events for the remainder of 2025 are listed below together with our programme for 2026.
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Plant of the Month Competition - each month, bring along a vase of flowers that are blooming in your garden. The competition is judged by our guest speaker. Those awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place will receive a slip.
At the end of the year, the slips are counted up and the winner announced at our Annual General Meeting.​
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Our Programme for the Remainder of 2025
Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 7:30pm
Gardeners' Way
Presented by Stephen Tucker, PGS Member & Chair of The St Buryan Horticultural & Handicraft Show
Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 7:30pm
The Peninsula Garden Society presents
Gardeners' Question Time
Chair & Compere - Nigel Heard
Panel Members:
Jane Bird
Gerald Hayman
Duncan Harvey
Stephen Tucker
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Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 7pm
The Peninsula Garden Society Annual General Meeting & Christmas Party
Members only
Please bring a plate of food to share!
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Lamorna Village Hall set up for our AGM & Christmas Party in 2024
Our Programme for 2026
Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 7:30pm
Growing Vegetables in West Cornwall
Presented by Julian Ellis
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Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 7:30pm
Cornwall's Geological Story & Gardening
Presented by Dr Sam Hughes
(The Cornwall Geologist)
The garden at Chygurno, Lamorna
Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 7:30pm
The Gardener's House Project
Presented by Miki Ashton & Kate Picknett
The Gardener's House,
Morrab Gardens, Penzance
Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 7:30pm
Our Oaken Bones - The Healing Power of Nature & Our Duty to Heal it in Return
Presented by Merlin Hanbury-Tenison
Please note that due to the anticipated interest in this event, it will initially be open to members only who will be required to book a seat. Further details will be available in early 2026.
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jplenio on Pixabay
Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7:30pm
Propagation of Softwood Cuttings
Presented by Graham Sykes from the National Garden Scheme
More information
Taking cuttings!
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 7:30pm
Asian Hornets & Their Environmental Impact
Presented by Dr Peter Kennedy, Exeter University
More information
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Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 7:30pm
South African Plants & Gardens
A Talk by Alex Goodyear
Head Gardener, Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
More information
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 7:30pm
Fancy & Feathered - the variations in Primroses & Cowslips
Presented by Caroline Stone
More information
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Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 7:30pm
The Wonderful World of Fungi
Presented by Dr Paul Gainey
More information
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Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 7:30pm
Foraging in West Cornwall
Presented by Rachel Lambert
More information
Foraging for Rock Samphire near Sennen
Our Previous Programme of Talks 2024 & 2025
Ali Law - November 2024
Photograph by Jane Royle
2025
15th January
Growing vegetables in West Cornwall
Presented by Hugh Taylor
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19th February
Oranges & Lemons: The Story of Citrus
Presented by David Jackson
19th March
Our Family & Their Gardens
Presented by Charles Fox
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16th April
Presented by Dr Neil Armstrong
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21st May
Conserving & Promoting Beneficial Insects in Our Gardens
Presented by Emeritus Professor Jim Whitfield
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18th June
Pollinator Health & Impact on Gardens & Wildflowers
Presented by Emerita Professor Sydney Cameron
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16th July
A Place to Heal
Presented by Mark Holman
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17th September
Pinsla Garden & Opening for the National
Garden Scheme - Wellness & Creativity
Presented by Claire Woodbine from the National Garden Scheme
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2024
16th January
Camellias & Other January Flowering Plants
Presented by Jane Bird
21st February
Garden Restoration
Presented by Mark Holman
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20th March
Talland House Garden & Virginia Woolf
Presented by Polly Carter
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17th April
The Perfumed Garden
Presented by Gerald Hayman
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15th May
House Plants
Presented by Antonia Adams
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19th June
The Wonderful World of Succulents
Presented by Brian Hiley
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17th July
Urban Wildlife Gardening in Penzance
Presented by Jennie Massey & Vicky Harrison
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18th September
Varfell & Farming for Climate Change
Presented by Simon Gardner
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16th October
Tresco Abbey Gardens & Climate Change
Presented by Mike Nelhams
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20th November
Growing Cut Flowers
Presented by Ali Law
