An update from Coordinator Czech October outing – Roots and Shoots We were given a guided tour of the one-acre site, which was initially derelict and treeless, and has subsequently been transformed through 40 years of practical, regenerative gardening by staff, students and volunteers. No pesticides or herbicides are used. The horticultural facilities include: a plant…Continue Reading “Wildlife Gardening Group Update – Roots & Shoots”
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS – ARE YOU PREPARED? We close Sunday 14 December. We reopen Saturday 14 February. Have you got everything your garden needs for Winter? There’s lots on offer at the Hut right now (while stocks last), including garlic, onion sets, rhubard and some fabulous amaryllis bulbs, which could make a handsome present. Perhaps…Continue Reading “At the Hut in November”
We are very sorry indeed to announce the death of Bob Tydeman earlier this month. Bob, pictured above left, awarding a prize at this year’s Spring Flower Show, is perhaps best known to LHS members as our Show Secretary. He fulfilled that role for many years with a calm and kindly professionalism. Only last month,…Continue Reading “Bob Tydeman”
“If you’re keen to get gardening and growing food, we suggest you join one of our parks-based community gardens. These are well-run sites with great community spirit. The ethos is to grow together, and everybody gets more than enough to take home for their own use,” urges Lambeth Parks. There are a few suggestions on the…Continue Reading “Community Gardening”
Prizes for Late Summer Show winners 2025 were presented by member Cllr Jackie Meldrew on 22 October. This was followed by our inagural homegrown Lambeth Gardeners’ Question Time. A a panel of expert members fielded horticultural questions sent in and from the audience. PRIZE WINNERS LATE SUMMER SHOW 2025 VEGETABLES – best exhibit Sarah Plescia…Continue Reading “Prizewinners from our Late Summer Show”