A garden with clusters of purple and pink cyclamen flowers interspersed with white snowdrops. The flowers are surrounded by green grass and some brown leaves, with a darker background of foliage and tree trunks.

KILSBY GARDEN AND PRODUCE ASSOCIATION (KGPA)

Who are we:

Villagers who have an interest in gardening, whether the gardens are big or small, an allotment or a domestic garden, courtyard or patio with flowers or herbs, vegetables or fruit or a mixture of everything.

What do we do:

  • We obtained grants and arranged to have 20 planters installed around the village, which have been adopted and are maintained by various village organisations and individuals
  • We stage the Village Produce Show in early September, open to everyone
  • We arrange for bulk supplies of multipurpose compost. The village had 400 bags of  Compost delivered at discount prices to the KGPA members.
  • We arrange for delivery of seeds (at 50% discount), potatoes, garlic and onion sets, plug plants and garden equipment (at 20% discount) from Dobies Seeds.
  • Produce your membership card at Barby Nurseries for a 10% discount on plants, or Whilton Locks for 10% off ALL garden plants and equipment.
  • Organise a Strawberry and Wine Evening.

What other events do we offer members:

  • A stall at the May Plant and Seedling sale – stall holders keep their profit!
  • Organise an annual local trip to Gardens and/or a place of interest.
  • An annual Gardeners Party with drinks, nibbles and a quiz in March.
  • A different guest speaker at our AGM in November

AND ALL THIS FOR JUST £5.00 PER HOUSEHOLD PER YEAR!       

Membership runs from 1st April to 31st March – do come and join us!

Contact: our Treasurer – Carol Chamberlain: 07941686066 / carolc1000@icloud.com

KGPA News

Rows of flowers in vases are displayed on tables alongside baked goods, artwork, and crafts in a community hall with wooden walls and bulletin boards. Two people are seen arranging items in the background.

Kilsby Garden and Produce Association Annual Show

What a wonderful show we had this year.   The standard is always high, but this…
Purple and white cyclamen flowers surrounded by green leaves and grass, with a few white snowdrops in the background.

Kilsby Garden & Produce Association February Update

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A spacious hall with wooden walls featuring long tables filled with various flowers in vases, assorted produce, and baked goods. The room is well-lit with natural light streaming through large windows. Exhibition boards are visible in the background.

Kilsby Garden & Produce Association November Update

Our most recent event was the annual Kilsby and Garden produce Show, held in the…