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River Gardeners’ now Accept Card Payments at Our Events
We are thrilled to share a brand-new update that will make attending our events, plant sales, and shows easier than ever for the local community. The River Gardeners can now accept card payments and contactless methods directly at our events! While we have always loved the tradition of a classic, local community event, we know…
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King’s Seed Catalogues 2025-2026 Available Now!
River Gardeners’ Association are offering Members and Non-Members alike an amazing 25% discount on orders from our supplier, Kings Seeds. How to obtain a Catalogue and Order Form The Catalogues and forms will be available at the following Events: Seed catalogues can also be obtained before the shows by contacting: [email protected] or call: 07942 345527…
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River Blooms: Community Spirit Lights Up the Village with New Planters
The village of River is looking brighter than ever, thanks to a wonderful collaboration between local volunteer group River Gardeners’ Association (RGA) and the River Parish Council. A series of beautiful new planters, brimming with vibrant flowers, have been strategically placed around the village, adding a splash of colour and natural beauty for all to…
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River Parish Planters
Dear Gardeners, The Parish Council have invited RGA members to help to plant up and maintain some new planters that are to be positioned in the village, with a view to making River even more beautiful than it is now.This initiative is exciting because it could contribute to the ‘Dover in Bloom’ project, currently underway.…
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🎉 Happy New Year to our wonderful gardening and Village community! 🌿
Mark your calendars for the Spring Show on 29th March. It’s going to be a blooming marvel! 🌸 We’re thrilled to announce that a local grower will be joining us to sell plants, so you can take home some green treasures. Ever thought about giving showing a shot? It’s a great way to showcase your…
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Become a Seed Pirate by Jenni Cresswell
Have you ever wondered what to do with all those packets of seed you have in the drawer, or tin, or other special place you keep your seeds? Perhaps, like me, you got over-excited and bought too many packets of tomato seeds? Or picked up a bargain bundle (which included parsnips that you hate and…
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2025 River Gardeners Show Schedule Now Available
Exciting News: The 2025 Show Schedule is Now Available! We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Show Schedule for the River Gardeners Association is now available for download on our website, or paper copies are available with a current paid membership for the 2024/2025 season! Whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor or a first-time participant,…
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Kings Seed Catalogues 2024/2025 – Available now!
River Gardeners’ Association are offering Members and Non-Members alike an amazing 25% discount on orders from our supplier, Kings Seeds. How to obtain a Catalogue and Order Form The Catalogues and forms will be available at the following Events: Seed catalogues can also be obtained before the shows by contacting: [email protected] or call: 07942 345527…
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News from the Compost Heap – Spring 2024
While our name might evoke images of trowels and topiaries, we at River Gardeners are so much more than a gardening club. We’re a vibrant, all-encompassing community hub that thrives on bringing people together through a trio of annual village shows. These events are a celebration of creativity and community spirit, featuring an array of…
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News from the Compost heap – January 2024
We hope you had a wonderful start to the new year and are looking forward to the upcoming gardening season. We have some exciting events planned for you in the next few months, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out! Christmas Party Success! We want to thank everyone who attended our Christmas Party last…
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The Year in Review.
Wow, what a year it has been for the RGA! We are so grateful for all the support and participation we have received from our members and the community. Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights of 2023 and get ready for an even more exciting 2024! We had a blast at…
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Spring Report
Our first major event for 2023 was the Spring Show, which, despite the difficult weather conditions, was a success. We were down on entries in Flowers, Vegetables and fruit, however Photography, craft and cooking classes were well-supported. Our continued out-reach with local schools helped to increase the Photography entries (thanks to Astor College) and art-work…