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In July, we were lucky enough to have a Garden Club trip to Hemingford Manor, to see the wonderful gardens and the historic house and patchworks sewn by Lucy Boston. After all the group had explored the gardens and had a guided tour of the house (fascinating history in an amazing 900 year old building) led by Diana Boston and her daughter we were treated to afternoon tea under the trees with scones and cakes. What a fantastic afternoon we had.

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Oakington Garden Pollination Festival: This lovely event invites individuals and Garden Clubs to enter flower arrangements to form a community flower show. The themes this year were to evoke a sunny border, on in cool colours and one in hot colours. On behalf of the club, Sue Taylor and Kate Dawson entered arrangements - one in each category. The entry in the Hot colours category was awarded First Prize. Both entries looked amazing. Thanks to both for the effort put into making these entries.

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A very successful Plant Sale was held this year with the final total being £843. This is a tribute to the hard work of all the growers, helpers and customers who came along, and this money will help to fund our speakers for next year.

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Photos from the lovely visit to Downing College, June 2026

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Flower of the month photos 2026:

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Flower of the month: May 2026

Joint winners this month were a stunning deep red peony flower brought in by Rob Chignell and a blowsy pale lilac and white Iris brought in by Sue Taylor

Flower of the month: April 2026

A perfect bright pink Camellia brought in by Julie Southon was the winner this month

Flower of the month: March 2026

The flower selected from some lovely entries this month was a pretty frilly Hellebore, brought in by Val

Flower of the month: February 2026

Many beautiful entries this month but the winner was a delightful perfect deep red Hellebore facing quite nicely upwards. This was brought in by Josephine Nicholson.

Flower of the month: December 2025

This month's winner was a cerise pink Cyclamen, also brought in by Daphne

Flower of the month: November 2025

Clematis Jingle Bells brought in by Daphne.

Flower of the Month: October 2025

Dahlia Violet Lights brought in by Kate Dawson

Oakington Garden Centre Flower Show and Pollinator Festival: BGC and other local garden clubs were invited to enter the Flower show at Oakington. Unfortunately the date was the same as our Flower and Produce Show in Bourn, so most people were unable to enter, however, on behalf of the club, Kate Dawson entered the competition, using flowers from their beautiful garden.

We are very pleased to note that Kate won First Prize in both the Scented and White garden categories.

Congratulations Kate!

PLANT SALE Saturday 9th May Caxton End 10-12noon - The Limes and Highfield House (Bourn village end) Lots of good value plants for sale - come early!