BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Anglian Garden Group - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for East Anglian Garden Group REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20251118T155957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T114516Z UID:906-1772893800-1772901000@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:Start with Soil Juliet Sargeant DESCRIPTION:Juliet Sargeant\, RHS gold medallist and Gardeners’ Question Time panellist\, challenges you to take your soil seriously. She introduces no-dig gardening\, Hugelkultur and rain gardens\, and growing mediums such as hydroponics and sand gardens. Her book ‘Start with Soil’ will be for sale. \nFREE FOR MEMBERS \nNON-MEMBERS – £6 payable on the door URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/start-with-soil/ LOCATION:Monks Eleigh Village Hall\, Village Hall\, Monks Eleigh\, Suffolk\, IP7 7JL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Speaker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Juliet-Sargeant.png ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20251118T161923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T191324Z UID:920-1774103400-1774110600@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:Celebrity Speaker: Matthew Biggs - Desert Island Gardens DESCRIPTION:We’re very sorry to announce that the talk by our Celebrity Speaker Matthew Biggs on Saturday March 21 has been cancelled due to Matthew’s ill health. Everyone who has bought tickets will be contacted to arrange a refund.  URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/celebrity-speaker-matthew-biggs-desert-island-gardens/ LOCATION:Monks Eleigh Village Hall\, Village Hall\, Monks Eleigh\, Suffolk\, IP7 7JL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Speaker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Matthew-Biggs.png ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20251118T160228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T111239Z UID:912-1775313000-1775320200@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:The Delights of Delphiniums Greg Venesse DESCRIPTION:Greg Venesse of The Front Gardeners Nursery is dotty about delphiniums\, and will explain the difference between the old Elatum varieties and newer examples\, how to sow them from seed and take cuttings\, and choosing the right delphiniums to suit your garden. Wildlife-friendly plants for sale. \nFREE FOR MEMBERS \nNON-MEMBERS – £6 payable on the door URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/start-with-soil-copy/ LOCATION:Monks Eleigh Village Hall\, Village Hall\, Monks Eleigh\, Suffolk\, IP7 7JL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Speaker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Greg-Venesse.png ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20251201T130543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T132357Z UID:976-1780047000-1780070400@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:STODY LODGE GARDENS AND HOLT - BY COACH DESCRIPTION:Departing from The Cock Horse Car Park in Lavenham at 9:45am prompt. \nWe will be arriving at the stunning gardens of  Stody Lodge at about midday\, where we will explore the gardens and have the opportunity for refreshments\, leaving there at 2pm to go on into Holt to explore the town\, with its many galleries\, cafes\, gift and antique shops\, before departing at 4pm for home. \nIn late May\, Stody Lodge Gardens is typically in full bloom with a spectacular display of rhododendrons and azaleas\, which are the main highlights of the season\, with a collection of over 200 varieties. The beautiful four acre Azalea Water Garden featuring thousands of Azalea mollis plants is usually a dramatic blaze of colour at this time. \nOther plants you may see include lilies\, peonies\, lupins\, delphiniums and roses. Notable trees include a magnificent Davidia involucrata\, a Norway Maple planted in 1985 for a WW11 reunion as well as collections of Magnolia\, Camellia and various ornamental species like Liquidambar Styraciflua\, Eucryphia Nymansay\, Cercis and Arbutus Unendo. \nAs we are arriving two hours before they officially open for the day\, we should hopefully have plenty of quiet space to wander. No refreshments are included\, but the tea room will be open for us. \nWe have a 53 seater luxury coach from Felix Coaches\, and the cost of the coach ticket alone will be £18.50\, entrance to the garden will be £10\, but free to RHS Members as it is a partner garden\, so book either the £18.50 or the £28.50 ticket. Once we have sold a total of 53 of combined tickets the coach will be full. \nWe are offering the tickets to Boxford Garden Society and Lavenham Garden Club as well\, in order to fill the coach\, and tickets for everyone will be purchased through the EAGG website. Please book early to ensure your place as this is going to be a marvellous day out. \nNON-RHS MEMBERS PRICE: £28.50 \nRHS MEMBERS PRICE: £18.50 \nPlease ensure you purchase the correct ticket type from the link. URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/stody-lodge-gardens-and-holt/ LOCATION:Stody Lodge Gardens & Holt\, Stody\, Melton Constable NR24 2ER\, Stody Lodge Gardens & Holt\, Stody\, Norfolk\, NR24 2ER\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Garden Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/stody-lodge.png ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20260409T053712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T102602Z UID:1318-1783015200-1783022400@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:East Anglian Garden Group Summer Social 2026 DESCRIPTION:This year we are privileged to have been invited to Stanley and Michael’s stunning garden – Bridges – for our Summer Social. Many of you will be familiar with the garden\, but for those who are not\, there is a treat in store! Banks of iris\, an abundance of apple trees\, spectacular roses\, a classical ‘Umbrello’ and Shakespeare’s Garden\, along with more beautifully themed enchanting areas. As an extra treat we will be serenaded by a Wind Quartet\, kindly arranged by our hosts. Michael will be on hand to tell you the history of the garden and answer any questions you may have. \nThis year\, the Summer Social will be free of charge to members\, guests will be charged £10. We will have a cheese and wine\, strawberries and cream supper\, (first glass of wine free\, subsequent glasses £1 donation for the Hospice)\, and hopefully some wonderful weather to enjoy it all\, finger’s crossed for the last one! \nYou will need to book\, using the access code\, in order that we know how many people to cater for\, and guests can book separately in the usual way. \nFREE FOR MEMBERS – Please book your space here \nNON-MEMBERS – £10 – Buy tickets below URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/east-anglian-garden-group-summer-social-2026/ LOCATION:Bridges\, The Street\, Woolpit\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP30 9SA\, Bridges\, Woolpit\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP30 9SA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Garden Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_0620.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20260210T133550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T142829Z UID:1160-1789048800-1789056000@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to PORTERS LODGE\, CAVENHAM\, IP28 6DB DESCRIPTION:Tucked away in the Suffolk countryside\, Porters Lodge is a haven of tranquillity where beautifully designed gardens meet the warmth of a country tearoom. The gardens ere created by Craig Wyncoll and architect Lionel Stirgess when they moved there in 1989. Their vision and dedication over many years has transformed the grounds into a place of lasting beauty. You will be able to explore the three-acre garden which features a series of garden rooms and delightful architectural structures\, fountains and magical garden features all in a peaceful woodland setting. We will have unlimited teas and coffee and can choose from a selection of delicious home-made cakes. \nAccessibility – While much of the garden is accessible for wheelchair users\, a few areas have limited access due to the natural layout of the grounds. There is a unisex accessible toilet. \nWe will meet at 2pm\, and the gardens are open until a ‘flexible’ 4pm. There is onsite parking. \nDirections from Bury St. Edmunds: From the A14 junction 40\, take the A143/A1101 heading northwest out of Bury At the junction just past Cavenham take the turning – Icknield Way. Continue along Icknield Way until you reach the entrance. If the small car park at the entrance is full\, you can use the overflow spaces at the side of the road. \nPrice £13 to include teas and cake. URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/visit-to-porters-lodge-cavenham-ip28-6db/ LOCATION:Porters Lodge\, Cavenham\, IP28 6DB\, Porters Lodge\, Cavenham\, Suffolk\, IP28 6DB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Garden Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/garden-gallery-00002.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20251118T160449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T111255Z UID:915-1791037800-1791045000@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:Dahlias Steal the Show Kim O'Brien DESCRIPTION:Kim O’Brien is a gardener\, grower and floral designer at a top Cambridge studio. She hosts floristry workshops for BBC Gardeners’ World and is a regular columnist for Amateur Gardening magazine. She grows over 200 varieties of Dahlias and takes the novice and experienced dahlia grower on a journey from tuber to vase\, explaining how to achieve the best blooms you will ever grow. \nFREE FOR MEMBERS \nNON-MEMBERS – £6 payable on the door URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/dahlias-steal-the-show/ LOCATION:Monks Eleigh Village Hall\, Village Hall\, Monks Eleigh\, Suffolk\, IP7 7JL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Speaker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kim-OBrien.png ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T135355 CREATED:20251118T160742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101921Z UID:917-1794061800-1794069000@eastangliangardengroup.co.uk SUMMARY:Five Plants That Changed The World Michael Holland DESCRIPTION:Michael Holland\, formerly of the Chelsea Physic Garden and a RHS committee member\, discloses weird and wonderful facts about important plants that have benefitted mankind and used in everything from toothpaste to car tyres. His book ‘I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast’ will be on sale. \nFREE FOR MEMBERS \nNON-MEMBERS – £6 payable on the door URL:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/event/five-plants-that-changed-the-world/ LOCATION:Monks Eleigh Village Hall\, Village Hall\, Monks Eleigh\, Suffolk\, IP7 7JL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Speaker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastangliangardengroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Michael-Holland-Portrait.JPG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglia Garden Group":MAILTO:contact@eagg.info END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR