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
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.co.uk or 01392 877318. TAGS Members £8, non members £10 when booked in advance, but £12 on the door.
1. Check compost bins or heaps and sort ready to spread this month when you have cleared spent plants.
2. Plant spring bulbs
3. Plant onion sets, garlic and broad beans.
4. Plant something colourful in pots for the winter, like pansies, winter heather, cyclamen, and place them where you can see them from your windows.
5. Add fallen leaves to compost heaps or store in bin bags, dampen and make holes for drainage.
6. Keep harvesting fruit. Store apples in a cool dry place. Check all stored vegetables and fruit regularly.
7. Remove debris from beds but leave a little for insects to over winter.
8. Lift dahlias, gladioli and begonia tubers and store in a dry frost free place.
9. This is a good time to move evergreen shrubs, such as hebe and photinia.
10. Cut down bean and pea plants after harvesting but leave roots in the ground as they provide nitrogen for the soil.
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!!
