The dates of most of the meetings are set out in our Diary of Events leaflet, and group news is often reported in the Northern Gardener, our quarterly magazine which is free to members. If you would like more information about the special groups then please e-mail or write to us. To do this click here . This group meets on 3 Saturdays a year at the Study Centre. Illustrated talks are given on alpines in their native habitat or in cultivation.
Speakers vary from alpine experts to nurserymen or keen amateurs.
Plants and information are exchanged. The Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers Association has provide beekeeping demonstrations to visitors to the Gardenson Saturday afternoons in the Summer months. These have been extremely popular, particularly with children. Hunt the queen bee' is invariably the most popular activity. An observation hive is also situated near the Study Centre containing 3 frames of comb with bees, brood, honey and pollen.