Speaker: Geoff Hodge A practical talk (there are no images). We all want something for nothing, and propagation is a simple way of producing lots of new plants – for almost next to nothing! Geoff Hodge will give hints, tips and advice on vegetative propagation, splitting herbaceous plants and taking cuttings from a wide range of…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Propagation – Plants for Free”
Our shows are open to everyone, members and non members. There is a wide range of classes at each show, including floral, vegetable, fruit, domestic, craft, photographic and children’s classes. Something for everyone! The Late Summer Show takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026 at St Luke’s Church in West Norwood. With pop up Hut,…Continue Reading “Late Summer Show 5 September”
Speaker: Dr Wilson Wall How to cultivate British native orchids in large and small gardens, including cultivation from seed.. A review of some of the species that can be successfully cultivated and how this has been done, with examples of garden meadows. A scientist by training and inclination Wilson started as a zoology graduate, then…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Orchid Cultivation in Gardens & Meadows”
Thanks to a collaboration with the brilliant Nature Vibezzz, on 18 June, LHS member Sarah headed up a workshop on propagating softwood cuttings. Sarah experty led the two-hour session for some 20 people – from a wide range of ages (children to seniors) and gardening experience (LHS members to complete novices.) The workshop took place…Continue Reading “Propagation – a softwood cuttings workshop”
Thanks to a collaboration with the brilliant Naturevibezzz, Charity, LHS member Sarah Plescia is running a free workshop on propagating plants from cuttings, with a focus on perennial herb cuttings. The workshop will be fun, friendly and suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more gardening experience. Sarah will also be able to discuss…Continue Reading “Free Workshop – Herb Propagation”