Or, “It’s peat free compost. But not as we (at the Hut) know it.” The LHS Publicity Officer believes that every time a member buys a horticultural something from the supermarket that could have been bought at the Hut, the Hut Fairy dies a little. I’d been unable to get to the Hut for the…Continue Reading “Don’t mess with the Hut Fairy”
“It can be a hard life being a planter plant, surviving on the streets of Lambeth with minimal care and supervision.” Here are some tips for neighbourhoods on setting up and maintaining street planters. Watering When adding planters to the street, try to put them outside homes of people willing to water. Sadly, experience shows…Continue Reading “Successful Street Planters”
“Urban Beekeeping & the Community Bee” Barnaby Shaw from Bee Urban, based in Kennington Park, will talk about responsible urban bee keeping. Bee Urban is a social enterprise that aims to work with communities to improve the environment for the benefit of us all. Join us for a fascinating dive into bees, horticulture and community…Continue Reading “Wednesday 26 July: Free Talk”
Trophies & Awards 2023 Cut Flowers Classes I – II Sarah Walker Vase of mixed perennials Award for Best Rose ( 5 – 7) Sue Wallace IHT Rose – the Peace Rose Rosebowl for Best Exhibit ( 12 – 22) Wilson Yau White Orchid Best Exhibit in Cacti & Succulent (23 – 33) Ian Sesnan…Continue Reading “Lambeth Country Show June 2023”
Open Gardens is now in full swing up and down the country. See Dulwich Gardens Open for Charity for details of Dulwich events. Several LHS members will be showing. On Sunday 25 June, LHS member David Whyte is opening his garden for the National Garden Scheme. The garden focuses on structure and careful planting. The sloping garden is…Continue Reading “Open Gardens – 25 June in Herne Hill”