What is wildlife gardening? Here’s a very useful discussion from the Wildlife Gardening Forum. We provide educational support to group members (and LHS members more generally) in benefitting wildlife and increasing biodiversity in their gardens. We aim to show that realistic wildlife-friendly gardening can be accessible, affordable and enjoyable for all. The group was formed…Continue Reading “WILDLIFE GARDENING GROUP 2026”
“Hornets are taking the ferry” Asian Hornet nest, found in a tree in Sundridge Park, Bromley, this summer. The nest was subsequently destroyed by the National Bee Unit. Photo: NBU An update from our member Bob Jackman We are still waiting for the Asian hornet to arrive. Well, that is the case if you are…Continue Reading “Asian Hornets in England 2025”
“If you’re keen to get gardening and growing food, we suggest you join one of our parks-based community gardens. These are well-run sites with great community spirit. The ethos is to grow together, and everybody gets more than enough to take home for their own use,” urges Lambeth Parks. There are a few suggestions on the…Continue Reading “Community Gardening”
On Wednesday 24 October, we hold our annual prize giving for winners of the Late Summer Show. A complete list of prize winners is here. Then we have the first ever LHS GQT, with a panel of expert members to offer advice on your horticultural quandries. Everyone is welcome to this social event. Why not…Continue Reading “WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER: PRIZES + GARDENERS QUESTION TIME!”
CONSERVING OUT VEGETABLE HERITAGE THE WORK OF THE HERITAGE SEED LIBRARY & HOW TO START SAVING VEGETABLE SEEDS This is our final talk of the year – do come along if you can! Speaker: Vicki Cooke Vicki is an organic gardener with a longstanding passion for edibles and garden plant conservation, which has taken her…Continue Reading “WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER: FREE TALK”