About Us
Our History
The Isle of Wight Garden Plant Group was formed in July 1990 to further the interest, knowledge and cultivation of unusual and worthwhile plants.
Our logo incorporates the Pyramidal orchid, which is the county flower of the Isle of Wight
What we do
Regular meetings
Varied programme
Visits to member's gardens and to island and mainland nurseries
Talks, demos and lectures by interesting and informative speakers
Plant sales
Annual holiday
Colourful, quarterly newsletter
Friendly social club
Guest Speakers
Since the group was formed we have invited the late Beth Chatto, Stephen Lacey, the late Christopher Lloyd, John Massey, Marina Christopher, Rosie Hardy, David Hurrion, Andy McIndoe, Helen Yemm and many other eminent plants people to speak to us on topics as diverse as variegation, clematis, euphorbias and garden design.
