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”
In the past I have sown crops too late to get the benefit of the longer August and September daylight hours. Then I read Charles Dowding’s “How to grow winter vegetables”. Modules It dawned on me that the key to succession is to sow winter crops in modules (seed trays divided into rows of individual…Continue Reading “Crop Succession: planning now for autumn & winter veg”
Stock up with tools, seeds, bulbs, soil and all the miscellaneous items you need to get your gardening year off to a flying start. Quality stock at trade prices. Help and information for novices and professionals. For allotments, gardens large and small, balconies, window boxes and houseplants With an emphasis on sustainability, shared learning and…Continue Reading “Hut Open”
Full details of our Spring Show which takes place on Saturday 13 April at St Luke’s are now available. Everyone is welcome to enter and there are lots of cash prizes to be won! See a gallery of pictures from last year’s Show here. We’ll also be running a Cuttings Workshop during the Show. It’s…Continue Reading “Spring Show 2024 – everyone welcome!”