For nearly 90 years Newton-le-Willows Gardeners' Association has been working for the benefits of local gardeners with a membership of about 650 in and around Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, in the United Kingdom. The main attraction for members is our shop on the Rob Lane Allotments site in Newton (generally known as the "Sales Hut") where composts, fertilizers, and many other gardening requisites can be purchased at very competitive prices.
We also hold a Flower & Vegetable Show in September each year and there are monthly lectures or demonstrations on a variety of horticultural topics. Coach trips are arranged to major flower shows, stately homes, famous gardens, or other places of interest.
Members receive two newsletters each year and the annual membership fee is:
£3, or £2 for the over 60s.
Our origins are uncertain, but the general belief is that it probably all started with the formation of an Allotments Association during the First World War. More information about the early days and pictures on our "Archives" page.
Membership
We are always pleased to
welcome new members.
for membership application form
If you are already a member and would like to receive your newsletters by email and /or subscribe to our mailing list of forthcoming events/offers etc.
Please sign our guest book before you leave
Number of visits to our site
Our first event for 2012 will our AGM held on Thursday 26th January, 7.30 pm at Newton sport club
For full calendar of evening talks, coach trips and shows planned by the NLWGA for 2012
RHS Advice
January 2012
Club Root
Club root is a serious fungal infection of the roots of brassicas such as cabbage, cauliflower, turnip Swede and radishes, which leads to a massively swollen and distorted root system, with a loss of the finer roots. Affected plants generally have stunted growth, purplish foliage and wilting in hot weather, which may recover under wetter conditions. Growth and yield are severely reduced and very badly affected plants may die < Read More>
December 2011
Pruning Hydrangeas
The most commonly grown hydrangeas in gardens are lacecaps and mopheads - Hydrangea macrophylla types. Mopheads are identified by their full, roundish heads of large petals; lacecaps have tiny flowers in the centre of the bloom and an outer border of large petals.
This family of Hydrangeas flower in mid to late summer on flowering shoots that were made the previous year. Mophead and lacecap hydrangeas will bloom satisfactorily with little attention, but regular pruning at the right time will encourage new, vigorous growth that can produce a better display. Likewise, other species, including the climbing hydrangea, will benefit from a trim. <Read More>
New Additions
The Royal Horticultural Society to which the NLWGA is affiliated, is seeking closer links with associations like ours, were they are able to provide solutions to gardening problems that many of us amateur gardeners cannot.
Forthcoming Events
Commemoration of Richard Jeacock - Saturday 15th October 2011
In the memory of Richard Jeacock who passed away in August 2009 we were proud to dedicated a bird bath to him installed close to our sales hut in Rob Lane on the newly refurbished allotment site
Richard was a great patron to the association and our one time vice president, web master and till operator at the hut . He continues be sadly missed by all of us.
Plant Hunters’ Fairs (2012) make the perfect day out for all garden lovers, they organise great garden events in your local area and beyond offering great value days out for organised groups or for individual members to visit.
Each of our fairs is hosted by a great garden or countryside venue. In most cases there is free entry to the plant fair or reduced entry prices to the garden with the fair included. Some events offer free guided tours by the head gardener, free gardening talks, garden problem clinics and much more.
Every fair features some of the most highly respected nurseries around, including RHS medallists, National Collection Holders and small specialist growers. Pre-booking is only normally necessary if you decide to come as a coach party; you can contact the venue direct to make arrangements. For further details for events during 2012 <click here>
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Gardeners often develop into good cooks as they look to find different ways to use the produce they grow either outside there own back door or on the allotment. Have a look through or recipes section were you may find some different ideas .
Recipes
AGM - Thursday 26th Jan 2012
Another year started in the gardeners association with our AGM.
After a review of business in 2011 and events planned for 2012 we we able to express thanks from the whole association to Ursula Harrison who is standing down from the role of show secretary after 8 years and to welcome Chantelle Seaborn onto the committee who will take on the role in 2012.
