18 March - 20 March 2016
Cornish Spring Weekend
Organised by:
SCI's Horticulture Group and PHGSW
Multiple locations - please see additional info
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Synopsis
A three-day visit to various nurseries and gardens around Redruth, St Mawes and Mevagissey.
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Programme
Day 1 - 18 March 2016
- 14:00
- Burncoose Nurseries and Woodland Garden Burncoose is major supplier of plants to landscape gardeners, public parks and stately home
Day 2 - 19 March 2016
- 10:15
- Caerhays Castle Gardens An informal woodland garden known for magnificent collections of camellias, rhododendrons and oaks.
- 14:00
- Visit to Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens Pinetum Park is a testament to the dedication and enthusiasm of amateur horticulturists Ray and Shirley Clemo who travelled the world collecting seeds and plants to establish this remarkable Garden.
- 19:00
- Evening dinner at Tremarne Hotel with speaker to be confirmed.
Day 3 - 20 March 2016
- 11:00
- Visit to Lamorran House Garden Lamorran boasts over four-acres of sub-tropical paradise planted with an adventurous range of plants that flourish in its waterside location.
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Venue and Contact
South Cornwall
Burncoose Nurseries, Gwennap, Redruth TR16 6BJ
Peter Grimbly
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 612981
Email: petergrimbly@btinternet.com
Fees
Delegates are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements. There is no overall fee but some of the sites visited make an entry charge.
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CPD Info
All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.
Additional Info
Accommodation: The weekend will be based around the Tremarne Hotel, Mevagissey where special rates have been obtained.Location
Meeting point on 18 March: Near Burncoose Nurseries. Exact location to be confirmed
Burncoose Nurseries: Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 6BJ
Caerhays Castle Gardens: Gorran, Saint Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6LY
Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens: Holmbush, St Austell, Cornwall,PL25 3RQ
Tremarne Hotel: Polkirt, Mevagissey, Cornwall, PL26 6UY