September’s Heritage Festival has a terrific range of walks, talks, tours and exhibitions exploring our local history. And there’s plenty for keen gardeners to get their (gardening) forks into. Amongst the offerings are: Organisers Lambeth Local History Forum say: This is one of our most varied festivals ever, with events taking place all around the borough,…Continue Reading “Lambeth Heritage Festival 2-30 September”
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”
On 25 June, LHS member David Whyte is opening his garden as part of the National Garden Scheme. The garden focuses on structure and careful planting. The sloping garden is 30m long, and 18m wide at the rear. Perennials and shrubs and a hot colour border mix it with a kitchen garden of raised beds…Continue Reading “Open Garden, Herne Hill”
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”
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”