Plant sale features hardy herbaceous perennials

Lucy Morgan

20 April 2024 at 0:00 am

Geraniums are among the UK's favourite hardy perennials. <i>(Image: Canva)</i> — Geraniums are among the UK's favourite hardy perennials. *(Image: Canva)*

Wootton Bridge Community Centre is to host The Hardy Plant Society's annual sale, this weekend.

Organisers promise 'lovely plants at reasonable prices' at the event at the Brannon Way building.

It will take place between 2pm and 3.30pm on Saturday, April 20.

The Hardy Plant Society dedicates itself to promoting plant knowledge, fostering communities, enhancing well-being, championing the environment and facilitating research and partnerships.

It was set up in 1957, to promote an interest in hardy herbaceous perennials.

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