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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 … Continue reading “News from the Compost heap – January 2024”


  • 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 … Continue reading “The Year in Review.”


  • Spring Report

    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 … Continue reading “Spring Report”


  • 2023 Dates for your Diary

    List of 2023 event dates are below. Event Name Date Time Location Coffee Afternoon 18 Feb 2023 14:00 – 16:00 River Village Hall Spring Show 01 April 2023 14:00 – … Continue reading “2023 Dates for your Diary”


  • Avocados

    Avocados

    Avocados are millennials’ favourite fruit, and adored by the rest of us as accompaniments to Breakfasts and Many cuisines, such as Mexican. However, did you know the environmental cost of … Continue reading “Avocados”


  • Kings Seed Catalogues 2023 – Available now!

    Kings Seed Catalogues 2023 – Available now!

    River Gardeners’ Association are offering Members and Non-Members alike an amazing 30% discount on orders from our supplier, Kings Seeds.


  • News from the Compost Heap – Summer 2022

    Show Secretaries Corner: At the time of writing this we are in the middle of a heatwave, with the hottest days of the year expected very soon, it has been … Continue reading “News from the Compost Heap – Summer 2022”


  • Spring Show 2022 – Success!

    Thank you to all those who Exhibited and Visited our Spring Show today, we had a great turn out of Exhibits and visitors! A Special Thank you also to all … Continue reading “Spring Show 2022 – Success!”


  • Giant Redwood Trees

    Giant Redwood Trees

    A Guide to growing giant Redwood Trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Giant Redwoods are the tallest tree in the world, the largest of which are over 100 Meters tall. Giant Redwoods are … Continue reading “Giant Redwood Trees”


  • Infinite Basil

    Infinite Basil

    Basil is a very commonly used herb in many dishes and cuisines. Its easy to grow and is known for its pleasant aroma and fresh flavour.The leaves are used fresh … Continue reading “Infinite Basil”


  • An interview with a young Gardener

    An interview with a young Gardener

    Team RGA spoke with a young, enthusiastic Gardener recently about their Gardening experiences, goals and achievements. It was very impressive to see their garden and cultivation area.It just goes to … Continue reading “An interview with a young Gardener”


  • Coffee Afternoon Success!

    Coffee Afternoon Success!

    On 05 March 2022 we held our Coffee Afternoon / Table Top Sale at River Village Hall. We were very surprised and happy to see so many people attend this … Continue reading “Coffee Afternoon Success!”