Summer Show a Great Success
Despite difficult growing conditions this year, our Summer Show was a great success. The Village Hall was full of beautiful fruit, flowers and vegetables to say nothing of the cookery, preserves and handicrafts.
Our president, Tom Brown, presented the cups and trophies at the end of the afternoon. Here he is shown making a presentation to David Stevens. A full list of winners is given below. Huge congratulations to them all for their dedication and hard work in producing such excellent entries.
This Month’s Talk
Our next talk is on the 16th August at 7:30pm. The speaker is Martyn Denney who is a trustee of the Cyclamen Society and has written a book called ‘Cyclamen – A Concise guide’. His talk is entitled ‘Cyclamen in the wild and in Cultivation’.
Tates’ Loyalty Card Update
We have been asked to remind members with a Loyalty Card through Tates’ Horticultural Society Scheme that they have until 31st August to renew them. This can be done by visiting Tates and then registering your new card number (TR no.) with our Membership Secretary.
Our Next Outing
On Wednesday 25th September we are visiting two beautiful National Trust Gardens – Standen House and Sheffield Park. There are still a few seats available on the coach, if you would like to come please contact Jo Myland jo.myland@yahoo.com
Sheffield Park
Standen House
Last Month’s Talk
At the July meeting we were treated to a presentation about herbaceous clematis by Everett Leeds.
Herbaceous clematis are different from the clematis we are mostly familiar with. They don’t suffer from Clematis Wilt, as they have thicker stems. They don’t need support, as they do not climb, instead forming a shrub-like plant, but they do need good drainage.
Everett took us through an illustrated exploration of very many different herbaceous clematis, some of which he had bred himself, and gave advice on positioning, care, and propagation. They range greatly in size, colour, and perfume, and in their garden applications, from hanging baskets to massive shrubs.
Get In Touch
For any general questions or membership enquiries please contact our chairman Janet Webber
Telephone: 01903 740 109 ~ Email: janhorti@btinternet.com
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