In 2023, we had an amazing 180 participants and saw a 75% increase in pollinator numbers in one of the groups! I am a PhD student at Royal Holloway, University of London. I work on pollinator conservation and citizen intervention and am looking for volunteers for the second year of the citizen science study called ‘Optimow’. This…Continue Reading “Join a study to help pollinators”
Our latest Newsletter can be downloaded here. It contains a report on Colin Jones’ talk last autumn on gardens around Britain, articles on Spring gardening and the threats from Asian hornets.
Saturday 6 June 2026 Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath: £43 pp includes coach travel & entry A Sussex estate rooted in botanical heritage. “Set within 383 acres of heritage listed Parkland, our paradise for plants in the heart of Sussex captivates and delights visitors with a series of intimate living ‘Garden rooms’. Beyond the formal…Continue Reading “Borde Hill Garden – LHS Outing”
Saturday 11 July, Biddenden Road, near Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AB Exact Timings & Price TBC A world-renowned, romantic C20 garden in Kent, former home to Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicholson. Book online via Eventbrite (incurs a booking fee) or in person at the Hut. For further information, contantact Outings. Please note, you must be an LHS member…Continue Reading “Sissinghurst Castle Garden NT – LHS Outing”
A stunning, award winnning 11 acre garxen on the border of Sussex and Kent. With cafe, sculupture and art exhibitions and gift shop. Prices to be announced. For further information, contantact Outings


