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Events at Birkacre

If you are looking for something to do here in Chorley and the North West for a great day out or an event to entertain the whole family, look no further than Birkacre Garden Centre.

 
February Events

‘Bulbs for all Seasons’ a lecture by Anna Pavord
Monday 20th February 2012 – 7:30pmAnna Pavord

Following on from the success of last year we are hosting another lecture in association with the Hardy Plant Society: North West Group.

Anna Pavord – Radio Celebrity and author of the best selling book ‘The Tulip’

“Bulbs mark the seasons in a garden more beautifully than any other kind of garden plant. By choosing carefully you can use them to enliven the garden in summer and autumn, as well as spring”. Anna Pavord reveals some of her favorites and talks about learning the habitat of bulbs.

Tickets for the lecture are £10 each (Complimentary glass of wine included)

Hot Supper available from 5pm onwards (advanced booking required) tickets £4.50

 

For tickets or for further information, please contact;

Heather Morris (The Hardy Plant Society: North West Group) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel. 01204 693893.

David Brown (Birkacre Garden Centre) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel. 01257 270473

 

 

Orchid Weekend
Saturday & Sunday 25th & 26th February 2012 – 10am to 4pmAnna Pavord

Come and join us on our first orchid weekend. Orchid lovers are invited to this free event hosted by Chris Channon an award-winning orchid grower and Royal Horticulturist Society (RHS) gold medalist for orchid displays.

Chris Channon will be present two short talks on ‘how to re-pot an orchid’ and ‘general orchid care in the average home’ on both days.
The talk times are as follows
11:00 - 11:45
14:00 - 14:45

Customers are invited to bring along their orchid for a free MOT clinic, running throughout the day between the talks and demonstration.