February 2025
Located in the Paterson and Allyn Valleys of the Hunter Valley of NSW, the Paterson Allyn Garden Group or PAGG as it is affectionately known meets monthly from March to December each year.
PAGG is primarily about learning, about increasing our knowledge of gardening, sharing our garden successes and failures, and providing an educational experience for our members. PAGG is affiliated with Garden Clubs of Australia Inc.
General
Garden notes and photos of our monthly garden visit can be found on the Garden of the Month page of this website. Apart from our monthly meeting there is the opportunity for day and/or overnight trips for members during the year. Whilst we have a wealth of knowledge within PAGG, for specialised information a guest speaker will be invited to attend.
To keep emails to a minimum, the News and Events page of this website is updated regularly with information supplied by PAGG members, Garden clubs of Australia, Open Gardens etc so it is suggested that you view this weekly along with the information that is added to our Garden Information section.
At each meeting there will be a raffle or lucky door prize and a plant sale will be held a few times a year.
Meetings
PAGG meets on the third Tuesday of each month from March to November and the second Tuesday of December for our Members only Christmas Party.
Meetings commence at 10am for morning tea with formal proceedings commencing at 10.20am. Most meetings conclude between 12.30 – 1pm. Meetings are held at a different garden venue each month with information being sent out via email the Tuesday prior. If a PAGG meeting is cancelled, an email will be sent by 8am.
Visitors and guests are welcome to all meetings except the December Christmas Party which is for Members only or a garden with restricted numbers. When a garden has a restricted number of attendees, members will be given sufficient notice.
Members and visitors/guests are required to sign-in at each garden. Visitors and guests are asked to pay a $5 entrance fee at the sign-on desk.
Membership
Annual Membership is for the calendar year and the $20 fee is due by March 1. Members will receive an email at the beginning of February with instructions and bank details for your deposit. Prospective members should email the Secretary for information about joining at pagardengroup@gmail.com Members are encouraged to host a meeting in their garden or consider being on the Committee and being actively involved eg. assisting on the sign-on desk, taking photos etc. Members will receive communication and updates from PAGG via email.
Garden Visits
Suggestions for garden visits are always welcome and if a garden is open for a PAGG visit by non PAGG members, the owners are able to apply for 12 months free membership.
Each meeting requirements:
Chair, Hat, Sturdy Shoes, Name Badge, Insect Repellent, Sunscreen, Water and BYO Thermos, Mug & Tea/Coffee. Members are asked to occasionally bring something to share for morning tea. We are a relaxed and friendly group, and no matter what your gardening ability, garden size and/or gardening knowledge we look forward to your participation. PAGG is about learning and sharing of knowledge.
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