Jason Prentis, Lambeth’s Environmental Outreach Project Manager, on the award-winning programme Our award-winning Freshview programme is still running, and we have availability this summer and autumn for anyone who wants to get involved in improving their local area. The project brings neighbours together to carry out a range of activities to brighten up their street or estate,…Continue Reading “FRESHVIEW – BRIGHTEN LAMBETH STREETS & ESTATES”
This month, we’re holding our third annual survey on what people want from the Lambeth Horticultural Society. It should only take you a couple of minutes – honestly! The survey closes 30 June. In Questions 1 – 4 Lambeth Horticultural Society would like to know more about our members and friends, and how we can…Continue Reading “Annual Survey 1 – 30 June”
“London gardens make up nearly a quarter of the capital” – what an opportunity for gardeners! Our gardens, balconies and windowsills can be important sources of nectar and food for insects, increasing their abundance and diversity. This was a key message from Czech Conroy, the speaker at our May Talk. He is a member of…Continue Reading “Give biodiversity a chance: from grey to green”
In May, the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery kindly invited me to join them on a guided tour of Highate Cemetery. Like West Norwood, Highate is one of London’s seven great Victorian cemeteries. In just under 200 years, as well as places of burial and cremation, they have become sizeable and important natural habitats in…Continue Reading “London’s cemeteries – nature’s oases”
A Streatham Society Report, by Judy Harris At the Lambeth Horticultural Society’s prize giving event in October 2024, Tony Pizzoferro, retiring Chair, was honoured for his 40 years service to the Society. He was presented with a Royal Horticultural Society Recognition Certificate. Tony is well known to everyone connected to the LHS, to visitors to…Continue Reading “TONY PIZZOFERRO – CONGRATULATIONS!”