Councillor John-Paul Ennis, the Mayor of Lambeth, presented the trophies at the 2024 Lambeth Flower Show, organised by LHS. He congratulated all the entrants. He especially thanked Lambeth Horticultural Society for all the work that goes into putting on such a large and successful show. And he urged people to show their support by joining…Continue Reading “Mayor salutes work of LHS”
The Asian Hornet (Vespa vetulina nigrithorax) arrived in Europe, from China, about twenty years ago, writes Bob Jackman, vice chair, Bromley Beekeepers and LHS member. A single queen is thought to have been shipped into Bordeaux. She established a nest unnoticed. Insects in the right conditions spread fast. Now this hornet is spreading outwards at…Continue Reading “ASIAN HORNETS – the three pronged threat on our doorstep”
This month, we’re holding our second annual survey on what people want from the Lambeth Horticultural Society. It should only take you a couple of minutes – honestly! The survey closes 30 June. In Questions 1 – 4 Lambeth Horticultural Society would like to know more about our members and potential members, and how we…Continue Reading “Annual Survey 1 – 30 June”
Outings Officer Matilda Smith reports On Saturday 18 May, a group of 20 LHS members set out on the first trip since before Covid! The group visited Goddards Green Garden, a beautiful garden of some five acres or so – including some wilderness and an orchard. The Wotton family now tend the gardens by themselves,…Continue Reading “Goddards Green Gardens: our Outing 18 May”
Our June Talk is “Plants, People and Participation” Dr Elyssa Livergant will be telling us about next steps at the South London Botanical Institute. Do join us. Everyone is very welcome. The Talk starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30. It will be held at the Old Library, Knights Hill SE27. Bring cash for donations, refreshments…Continue Reading “Wednesday 26 June: free Talk”