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.
Plant List from talkWhat's On
It is time for TAGS members to get your potato orders in.
There is an order book at the trading hut or email tagstradinghut@gmail.com for details.
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.com or 01392 877318. TAGS Members £8, non members £10 when booked in advance, but £12 on the door.
The list of plants mentioned by Toby in his talk are in the link below:
Garden Jobs for November
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Sweep leaves from paths and lawns.
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Raise pots to stop them getting water logged.
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Protect tender plants from frost and wrap their pots to insulate.
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Prune summer flowering shrubs to keep a good shape.
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Cut back any hedges that have got out of shape.
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Feed the birds as winter berries will be taken as soon as there is a cold snap.
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Compost woody waste as this will add valuable carbohydrates to your mix.
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Clear annual climbers from their supports.
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Do not put any diseased plant material into your compost heap.
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Admire your tidy garden and look forward to less work for a month or two.
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!!
