Richard of Withypitts Dahlias – New Grove Nursery, will give us the benefit of his professional expertise. Withypitts Dahlias are renowned countrywide as the grower of the highest quality farmed, cut flower dahlias. They are used by leading event florists at venues such as Westminster Abbey, The Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Tate Modern and The…Continue Reading “Wednesday 24 July: free Talk on Dahlias & Dahlias on sale”
We’ll be at Gypsy Hill Village Fete on 14 July `12 – 4 pm. Come along to say hello, get supplies from the pop up Hut,and maybe join us if you’re not a member. Long Meadow, between Gipsy Hill and Dulwich Wood Avenue (SE19 1QR). As ever, lots of exciting activities are being planned for the day,…Continue Reading “Gipsy Hill Village Fete”
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”
This month, we’re holding our second 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 potential members, and how we…Continue Reading “Annual Survey 1 – 30 June”