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FUCHSIA 2000 CLUB in NEW PLYMOUTH.


If you live in our area or are visiting we would be delighted to see you at our meetings which are held in St James' Presbyterian Church lounge Lawry Street on the second Thursday of each month at 1.30 The cultivation of fuchsias is discussed and competitions are held.

Photos of
Avis Moratti's
Fuchsia House

 

Our Programme includes:-

Fuchsia bloom Competitions --single and double stem.

Members vote for the best blooms on the basics of teaching practices.

One member speaking on a particular fuchsia,

Garden hints of the month.

The main discussion at the meeting- cultivation and current happenings for our fuchsias now by president Mavis Moratti who would be one of the very best growers in the country,
For the last few years her wonderful garden has been open late November/ early December when conditions are at an optimum time. This event draws a very good response-- last year some 160 visitors over two afternoons appreciated her wonderful results.

Programme highlights for the next quarter of 2009
June 11

Meeting -- Pruning workshop-- All to bring a pot plant and secateurs. Also san Avon agent to talk to us.

July 9 Meeting - Mid Winter luncheon at Stumble Inn Merrilands.
August 13 Question and answer sessionwith a gardening Guru.

 

 


Giant Falls
Grower: Marj Hill


First Prize
La Campanella
Grower: Thelma Pepperell


Fuchsia basket
Grower: Yvonne Smith