Our Annual General Meeting is far from a dull affair. A colourful presentation of past events, a new 2026 calendar and yes, some voting for which we do need a good turnout of members please.
​Then... a talk not to be missed by Paula Cragg giving her insights and observations one summer. Walking through three well known English gardens, into a Dome… and down the cliffs to a theatre! Intrigued?
Delightfully illustrated and full of garden ideas, Paula's talks are always unusual.
MARCH 12TH
CAFE PLUCHE
Welcome to The Interesting Gardening Club - France.
Established in 2004 the group shares a love for plants and gardens through monthly meetings with presentations on plants and garden related topics, special events, visits to famous gardens, and varied club activities. New members living in the Dordogne, the Charente and surrounding areas are warmly welcomed.
Toutes nos conférences sont normalement données en anglais, mais elles sont bien illustrées et aident ainsi à la compréhension du sujet. Les nouveaux membres résidant dans la région de la Dordogne sont toujours les bienvenus.
A selection of the beautiful gardens created by our members
Our monthly meetings are held in the lovely Café Pluche. The Associative and Participatory Café in Combéranche et Epeluche, led by a very dedicated and artistic group, hosts a wide variety of weekly events to which our members are invited.​
To learn more about them please click on this link.
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https://lecafepluche.fr/category/actualites/1-au-programme/
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Our President's beautiful garden was opened for this charity in 2025
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The response was heart warming with
110 visitors and
1055 euros raised.​​
OPEN GARDENS/JARDINS OUVERTS
​IGC members are pleased to support this very special project, which raises funds for sick children, by visiting the beautiful and inspiring gardens in our area which open for the scheme each year.
Buying an annual membership fee, even if you cannot visit all the gardens, is one way to support and acknowledge the aims of the scheme.
Next year the gardens to be visited will be available here..
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