At our June talk, Eleanor Bracken, area demonstrator for the London & Overseas branch of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, gave a masterclass in floral art. She used a variety of foliage, flowers, floral art techniques and used different props to create five stunning designs in the space of an hour. The arrangements…Continue Reading “Floral Art Masterclass”
LHS Member Robert Jackman reports Well, first of all it has been renamed as the “Yellow Legged Asian Hornet”. That’s for clarity as there are seven hornets in Asia. Fortunately only that one has arrived in Europe. In 2023 you may remember a lot of fuss about it arriving in the UK in numbers. The…Continue Reading “WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE ASIAN HORNET?”
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”
“Blooming” with 5 Floral Art Demonstrations Wednesday 25 June 8pm The Old Library Speaker: Eleanor Bracken Eleanor was the judge for the Floral Art section of our Spring Show. She is an Area Demonstrator for London & Overseas, a member of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies. The Talk begins at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm….Continue Reading “Wednesday 25 June : free Talk & Demonstration”
“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”