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RockDust
When we ran the Association and had some stores sheds, one item we had that certainly seemed to be good for the soil and plants, was RockDust. Mined from Scottish quarries, this remarkable volcanic rock dust contains two thirds of all non-synthetic minerals known to man, and is a natural method of adding essential trace elements to your soil.
Whilst we no longer run the sheds, or the Association, we do get the occasional request asking if we know where to get it locally to Ilkley. Unfortunately we were the local suppliers for this area.
Now, all An Ilkley Gardener can suggest is have a look on Google for mail order firms that stock and delivery at a reasonable price. We used to stock Seer brand, but Remin is basically the same stuff and
Next Meeting of Burley Gardeners’ Association - December
The next meeting of the Burley Gardeners’ Association will take place on Thursday 12th December. Sarah Hopps will give a talk "Gardening to Delight the Senses". Sarah is a gardener, writer and broadcaster and ran her own hardy plant nursery for many years.
Entry to the meeting is free for members and £2 for non-members. Festive refreshments provided by the Committee will be served after the talk which begins at 7.30pm and is at the Salem Church Hall on Main Street, Burley-in-Wharfedale (behind
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Plant Hunters Fairs 2020
Every year we are thrilled at the number of clubs and societies making Plant Hunters’ Fairs a destination for their special day out either visiting by coach or in shared cars.
There is so much on offer. Each of our fairs is hosted by a great garden or countryside venue. In most cases, there is free entry to the plant fair or reduced entry prices to the garden with the plant fair included. Where an entrance fee is charged all of the entrance money you pay goes to the garden hosting the