Gardening and Nature Group
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 5th May
A visit to Coteau de Mesnil-Soleil, near Falaise (14)
This will be a slow walk looking at plants. Some of the ground is uneven, so walking shoes are advised.
Please email stephen.bostock@outlook.com if you intend to come and say whether you want a seat in his car, to meet at his house, or you will meet us at the site.
Please click here, or the photo above, for a link to The Coteau de Mesnil-Soleil.
General Information
This group is open to all, and where possible activities and discussions will be supported in both English and French, to help make sessions as inclusive as possible.
Non-members are very welcome to attend for a trial session. If you’d like to continue, you’ll then be invited to join the association. We look forward to seeing you there!
EuroMayenne members can be added to an emailing list for the Group to be informed of events. Please email Stephen Bostock (details below) if you would like to be added to the list.
If you would like to accept a visit by the EM Gardening and Nature Group, please volunteer by sending an email to Stephen Bostock (details below).
There is no charge for our indoor meetings but donations are invited for refreshments.
Gardening and Nature Group Contacts
| Contact | Telephone | |
| Stephen Bostock | stephen.bostock@outlook.com | 02 33 66 93 11 |
Plans for the 2025/26 Year
| Date | Venue / Time | Topic(s) |
| September | No meeting. | – |
| 10 October | La Visitation, Mayenne. | Success, Failures / Wild flora of the Mayenne. |
| November | No meeting. | – |
| December | No meeting. | – |
| January | No meeting. | – |
| 13 February | La Visitation, Mayenne. (2.30 to 4.30 p.m.) | Asian hornets / Garden tools. |
| 13 March | La Visitation, Mayenne. (2.30 to 4.30 p.m.) | Talk on garden reptiles and amphibians. Companion planting and composting. |
| 25 April | Stephen and Julia’s garden, Normandie. (From 2.00 p.m.) | Plant Swap and afternoon tea. (Please see above for more details.) |
| 5 May | A visit to Coteau de Mesnil-Soleil, near Falaise (14) | A slow walk looking at plants. |
| June | (Details to be confirmed.) | Likely to be a public garden visit or a nature trip. |
| July | (Details to be confirmed.) | Likely to be a public garden visit or a nature trip. |
| August | No meeting. | – |
Details of Open Garden Days for your diary to follow when available
Full details are on the scheme’s website: https://www.opengardens.eu/index.php
There is a small cost for the charity – normally 5 €.
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
If anyone is interested, BBC Gardeners World has a good website; and the Gardeners’ World magazine gives free access to a ‘What to do now’ section. This is a week by week breakdown of things to do for fruit, flowers, veg, in the greenhouse and in the garden in general. There is also a ‘How to …’ section. For gardening equipment you might want to check this Buyer’s Guide, which not only shows you the best possible tools for your garden but also some very helpful tips!
