On Wednesday 12 March, Werri Beach/Gerringong Garden Club welcomes Mandy Stubbs who will shows us the best of English Gardens, particularly Great Dixter and Sissinghurst. Mandy will take us on a visual tour of these two famous gardens, highlighting trends and lessons we can learn from these wonderful gardens.

Mandy is a passionate and eclectic gardener. Growing up in the UK, she has always had a keen interest in English cottage gardens, and has created beautiful English- style perennial borders in her own gardens. She is a passionate environmentalist and loves bio-diverse gardens that are also abundant and productive.

In her own garden, Mandy grows a wide variety of herbs, vegetables and fruit trees, along with her many cottage garden plants. Yet sections of her current garden are quite different, including a Japanese garden with Koi ponds and waterfall, and on the other side, a gorgeous Australian native garden that blends into an adjacent bush park.

Mandy is a keen member of the Cottage Garden Club of Sydney, is current President of Permaculture Sydney North, and is very active member of two community gardens.

Mandy is also a regular visitor to gardens in the Gerringong and Berry area, always keen to stay in touch with local gardeners in our region.

The Werri Beach/Gerringong Garden Club welcomes members and visitors to their monthly meetings, held every second Wednesday, at the Gerringong Uniting Church Hall, at 28 Fern Street, Gerringong.

Meetings start at 10am, with morning tea served from 9:30am. There is a $5 attendance fee.

In addition to the featured guest speaker, our meeting includes plant sales, library books, and the popular Garden Gems competition, which is a highlight for many members.

There are also lucky door prizes. The Club warmly welcomes visitors, as well as club members.

For any inquiries, please call Barb at 0419498072 or email us at [email protected] .

Or just come along on Wednesday 12 March to the Gerringong Uniting Church Hall, 28 Fern St Gerringong.