Graham Porter’s gardening: diary events

Mar 13 2010 by Our Correspondent, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Practical Gardening Handbook – is this your first year of proper gardening?

Are you a little mystified by ball the names, terminology and differences of opinion? Well, why not treat yourself and your family to the BBC Gardeners’ World gardener, Toby Buckland’s new book, published last week.

It covers almost every aspect of gardening with excellent tips and easy to follow instructions. Priced at £17.99 and published by BBC Books it is a worthy contender for your hard earned money. ISBN 978-1-846-07854-5.

` South Crosland And Netherton Gardeners’ Association Spring Show – Saturday, March 20 at Netherton Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Netherton sees one of our best local spring shows.

With over 40 mixed classes to enjoy plus a cup of tea and piece of home make cake, all in the company of friendly gardening enthusiasts, what more could you want from a Saturday afternoon? The doors open to the public at 3pm, for a 50p entry fee – children are free.