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.
Wednesday 24th June TAGS coach trip to The Garden House and Wildside, leave at 9.30am, return 5.30pm.
Friday 26th June, Exmouth Garden Club have a few spaces on their coach to Abbotsbury Gardens and Swannery cost £27.50. You have to be at Exmouth Train Station for 9.15am and the coach will return there at 6.30pm. If you are interested then please email Beryl Wright at smudge1@tinyworld.co.uk for more info.
Monday 29th June Study by Exeter University. It is trying to guage the public reaction to the genetic engineering of plants and opens the discussion/debate on this topic to see what people think. We all found it interesting and thought provoking. We would encourage as many of you to go as you can have YOUR say. Its free, you'll learn a lot more about what's happening in the plant world and the refreshments are likely to be pretty good! To book your place, go to https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xtCUqQFGKX
August 23rd Topsham Allotments and Gardens Society Annual Flower, Vegetable, Baking and Produce Show in Matthews Hall 2pm to 4pm
My plant of the month for July is Centaurea Cyanus, the cornflower.
There are many country names for the cornflower, batchelors button, ragged sailor, basket flower, horse weed and many more.
This is a hardy annual and the lovely bright blue flowers will brighten any border display in your garden. These flowers are easy to grow just scatter the seed in a sunny position in well drained soil in the Autumn, cover with a fine tilth and thin out once established.
This is also a lovely plant to interest children in gardening and they will enjoy watching the bees which are always attracted to cornflowers.
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!!
