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.
Roses are my choice for June's plant as they are at their best in June and come in so many different varieties that there is one to suit every garden and every gardener - climbers, ramblers and of course bush roses. Bush roses can be trained into standard bushes which are so eye catching.
Colours are also numerous as are flower types from the simple wild rose, if you are lucky enough to have one seed itself in your hedge, to the beautiful lush petals of the David Austin varieties. Make sure they are kept well mulched to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Learn how to prune the different varieties at our talk on pruning on 26th November.
Enjoy your garden now that summer is nearly here, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labours and forget the weeding for a while.
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!!
