Seven of us visited the Centre for Wildlife Gardening recently. We were given a guided tour by Diana Wallace, who runs the centre for London Wildlife Trust. It was nice and sunny, so there were plenty of insects flying around, including hoverflies and the odd butterfly. Diana told us about the centre’s history and showed…Continue Reading “WGG trip to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening”
Outings Officer Matilda Smith reports on the LHS Visit to Nymans on 17 May 2025 A group of 23 LHS members enjoyed a glorious sunny day exploring Nymans, a 500-acre estate in the heart of the Sussex countryside. With 32 acres of formal gardens and 20 acres of informal planting, the site is lovingly maintained by 30…Continue Reading “NYMANS VISIT: A Garden Steeped in History”
HALF PRICE ENTRY TO ALL RHS GARDENS As an affiliated member of the RHS, we have a discount card to any RHS garden. This entitles up to two LHS members to a 50% discount on the entry cost. The discount card is kept at the Hut. There is a fully refundable £10 deposit to use.
Members’ Outings Programme this year: Saturday 17 May Nymans £40 includes coach travel, and entry “A garden lovers’ home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins. The comfortable, yet elegant, house reflects the personalities and stories of the talented Messel family. In spring see blossom, bulbs…Continue Reading “LHS MEMBERS’ OUTINGS 2025”
Committee member Richard Holdaway reports on our July outing Overlooking the South Downs near Horsham, the layout of the garden was started in 1801 by Charles George Beauclerk. The Grade1 listed gardens are part of a steep sided gorge. So to get the best out of experience, you do need to be reasonably fit. (There…Continue Reading “LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS TRIP – camellias, hydrangeas and wallabies”