From Field to Garden

A talk by Jane Bastow
  • Wednesday 20th September 2023

Gardener Jane Bastow gave a delightful talk about the transformation of her one acre plot from simple lawn into a personal garden sanctuary.

Jane moved to a small bungalow, sat in a one acre plot, in 1992.  Back then the garden contained old sheds, enormous compost heaps and a number of structures made out of telegraph poles.

Over the years the plot became a garden containing ponds, flower beds, raised beds, paved areas and greenhouses.  As her horticultural knowledge grew and the bungalow was extended, Jane added more plants and created a variety of areas with different microclimates.   Jane became, among other things, an expert in building with brick and a collector of snowdrops.

The project continues to this day.   Jane opens her garden to the public and grows plants for sale for charity.

PHOTO BY: Debbie Amor
Gardening Club in Lowestoft

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Bereavement

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Allotment Sharing

One of our members has 2 large allotments at St Margaret Road site in Lowestoft which he shared with his late mother and her partner. He has tried to keep them going but is finding it difficult on his own. He finds gardening very therapeutic and having suffered from cancer himself he wondered if other members who have had similar experiences could join him on his allotments where they could share experiences and socialise together. Without a team to help him he will have to give up the allotments but feels it would be beneficial to all concerned to work together. For more information please complete the contact form.

Changes to membership fees

It has been agreed by both the members and the committee that the membership fee will increase to £10 per annum, In order to get good speakers we need to increase our income, speakers costs have also increased as have their travelling costs. The entrance fee will remain at £1.00 with first time guest free of charge.

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