An urgent message from the Chair As many supporters will know, there’s change ahead for the Society. We’re becoming a charity and will soon be signing a new lease for our beloved Hut, which will bring with it a rise in our rent. The committee is confident that the Society can still flourish. We have…Continue Reading “YOUR HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEEDS YOU”
To continue our work delivering services to gardeners in Lambeth and beyond, we need more helpers. Activities like the weekend Hut, flower shows and community events don’t just happen on the day. There are a few people doing an awful lot of work behind the scenes to make the magic occur. We are all volunteers….Continue Reading “HELP THE LHS TO SURVIVE & THRIVE”
At our annual prize giving evening on 23 October, the winners were presented with their medals, trophies and certificates. We also honoured Tony Pizzoferro, who was Chair of Lambeth Horticultural Society for 40 years. He was presented with the Royal Horticultural Society’s Recognition Certificate and becomes a lifelong member of the Lambeth Horticultural Society. Prizegiving…Continue Reading “Prizewinners from our Late Summer Show”
or “How to cope with 65 houseplants [not those pictured below] without going potty” by Sheila Gijsen. My houseplant obsession dates back to the 1970s, long before the current trend, when I first realised how magical my little rented room looked with some jungle foliage (most of which died!) It has expanded over the last…Continue Reading “65 Houseplants and Counting”
If you have limited or no access to outside space for gardening, there are many community groups in Lambeth managing green spaces who welcome volunteers. From beautifying a flower bed to growing your own veg, you may find something locally to suit. We’ve listed a few groups but there are many more. Keep an eye…Continue Reading “Gardening when you don’t have a garden”