We’re back at Flourish Fest, a day of celebration and learning at Roots & Shoots. They say: “Join us at Roots and Shoots’ for our flower-filled annual community event FlourishFest, a brilliant spring day out where we open our gates for all on Sunday May 17th 2026. Visit our UNESCO award-winning gardens and enjoy flower-power-inspired…Continue Reading “Flourish Fest, Roots & Shoots”
“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”
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS – ARE YOU PREPARED? We close Sunday 14 December. We reopen Saturday 14 February. Have you got everything your garden needs for Winter? There’s lots on offer at the Hut right now (while stocks last), including garlic, onion sets, rhubard and some fabulous amaryllis bulbs, which could make a handsome present. Perhaps…Continue Reading “At the Hut in November”
“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!”