Topsham Allotments and Gardens Society
Topsham Allotments and Gardens Society
Welcome to the website of Topsham Allotments and Gardens Society (TAGS).
We celebrated our 50th anniversary as society in 2017 and today we are a thriving group of more than 150 members who live mostly in Topsham or the surrounding area.
Our common interest is in gardens and gardening. While most members have gardens of all sizes or allotments or, indeed, both, membership is open to all with this interest. So, if you share this love of growing things, have a look at the benefits of TAGS Membership by clicking on the button below.
What's On
Wednesday 8th October 7.30pm Talk from long standing friend of TAGS and broadcaster Saul Walker, head gardener at Stonelands, on The Art of Growing in Shade and Woodlands in St Nicks, no need to book, members £4, non members £5 including tea and coffee.
On 11th November at 7.30pm in MATTHEWS HALL we are delighted to host "An evening with TOBY BUCKLAND" of BBC radio and TV fame. Do put this in your diary and book to come because he knows how to amuse but with " a good learning". Toby will be giving gardening tips, talking about some of his favourite plants and answering our questions. His gardening knowledge is phenomenal and his presentation can't help but entertain whether you are into gardening or not!!!! We're in Matthew's Hall for this event but it's still a very good idea to book in advance, via topshamags@gmail.co.uk or 01392 877318. TAGS Members £8, non members £10 when booked in advance, but £12 on the door.
- Time to plant daffodils, tulips, and other spring flowering bulbs.
- Create new lawns from seed or turf. Aerate established lawns and rake out dead thatch.
- Give your lawn an autumn feed.
- Take out excess weed and plant growth from ponds as this will have increased mightily in the lovely warm weather we have had.
- If you are splitting and replanting water lilies share the excess bits with friends as they are very expensive plants to buy.
- Clean out the greenhouse to reduce risk of pests and moulds next year.
- Clean empty pots and store in a dry place ready for use next spring.
- Remove any diseased fruit from autumn cropping fruit trees to prevent damage progressing to other fruit.
- Harvest plums and freeze some for later by washing, halving and stoning then lay them on a tray to freeze and pack in bags when frozen.
- Sit back in your favourite chair and plan next year’s planting and congratulate yourself on a good year in the garden.
Sue Parr, Garden Rep
Details of what is involved are available and getting more involved with TAGS is a great way to widen your circle of friends and get involved in the community.
HELP WITH OUR MEMBERS OPEN GARDEN SCHEME
Also, as our activities continue to grow and improve, we are looking for a 3rd Garden Rep whose sole Job would be to organise 3-4 open gardens for each Spring and Summer for TAGS members only. You would liaise with our Social Sec's Stella and David and garden owners to help organise visits to their gardens, help provide and drink tea on the day and ensure things go smoothly!! For more info give Stella and David a call on 01392 877318. This may also involve biscuits!!
