Wednesday 23 July 8pm The Old Library Speaker: Alice McCabe Join us for our July talk with Alice McCabe as she introduces us to Japanese Bamboo fence making. Including its potential for structural application in large scale floral design. Alice trained in Japan, sponsored by an RHS travel bursary, the Japanese Garden Society and the Daiwa…Continue Reading “WEDNESDAY 23 JULY: FREE TALK ON JAPANESE BAMBOO FENCE MAKING”
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”
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”
“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”
Our Bring & Buy sales are a great way to find new plants for your home, garden and/or allotment at super keen prices. Try something different! It’s also a lovely way to share some of your favourites with other gardeners. We need Bringers as well as Buyers, so please don’t forget to also bring your donations of…Continue Reading “SPRING BRING & BUY PLANT SALE”