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LHS Outings 2026

 Borde Hill Gardens 6 June Thirteen stunning ‘Garden rooms’ surround the House with Grade-II* listed heritage Parkland and ancient Woodland beyond.  Sissinghurst Castle Gardens (NT) 11 July A world-renowned garden Booking In person at the Hut or at Talks or online by Eventbrite Borde Hill tickets cost £43 pp which includes travel and entry. Sissinghurst…Continue Reading “LHS Outings 2026”

WGG visit to Bell House Garden, Dulwich

“We want to show that a garden can be attractive and also wildlife friendly.” In April, eight members of the WGG visited Bell House Garden in Dulwich. Co-ordinator Czech Conroy reports. We were shown round by their three senior volunteer gardeners. We were impressed by the wide range of habitats in the garden, and by…Continue Reading “WGG visit to Bell House Garden, Dulwich”

Free Talk: Extreme Allotmenteering

Speaker:  Alan Philip Clark “All through my life, I’ve been something of a fanatic veggie grower – I still tend eight allotments – exhibit show specimens and attempt to grow giants – emphasis on ‘attempt!’” Starting in  early life, Alan’s discovery of plants follows his life in amateur and professional gardening with many insights and…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Extreme Allotmenteering”

Spring Show Winners

Shield for the Best Horticultural Exhibit Annette Kingsley-Scott Joan Axon Shield for the Best Floral Art Exhibit Annie James Lily Jeal Plate for Most Points Domestic Section Dave Bell Certificate and £10 Hut Voucher for the Best Handicrafts Exhibit Lynette Skeggs Certificate and Prize for the Best Children’s Exhibit Stanley Cutler Alan Grey Trophy for…Continue Reading “Spring Show Winners”