2022 PLATINUM JUBILEE YEAR – 70 YEARS AS A SOCIETY SINCE 1952
We are an active society promoting a range of different activities for everyone interested in gardening. We host monthly talks provided by gardening experts. Details of talks for 2025 /26 are under the Programme page. Details of any visits arranged can be found under Society Trips .
Our next event will be at Penn United Reform Church for our Annual Show. The next meeting at Beckminster Church will be on Wednesday 14 October 12th at 7.00pm. Duncan Coombs will be giving a talk entitled “Gardens of Italy: Ancient and Modern”. More details are vailable on the Programme page.
Our last trip was on Wednesday 5th August to Monarch’s Way, Park Lane, Coven. Full details on the Society Trips page.
Our last meeting was on Wednesday 12th August at 7.00pm at Beckminster Church Hall. The planned speaker was unable to attend due to illness but we were fortunate that Liam Beddall, Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses, was able to give a talk at short notice instead. Liam’s talk touched on the history of David Austin Roses, breeding etc. which then highlighted key varieties, garden use, some companion planting and maintenance
Sadly the Online competitions have now run their course and have been discontinued. Many thanks to all those members who participated with their photos and voting each month. Full details on the Competition page.
Members are entitled to discounts from a number of local suppliers. Full details are on the reverse of the membership card. A new nursery has been added to the list this year: members have 10% off bedding plants from Kingswood Nurseries. This is a new sponsor, so it would be good if we can please try to support them. Their plants are good quality and prices.
The Society has now registered with the Thompson & Morgan Group Discount scheme. This will entitle members to 50% discount off seed packets and 20% off plants. More details are on the new Thompson & Morgan page.
The Society is affiliated to the Tender Shoots Garden Network. Details of all talks are shown on the Tender Shoots page.
Gardening in October
The autumn chill sets in
It’s a beautiful time of year, with the trees changing colour. This is in response to cooler, damper conditions, which makes it an ideal time for planting and carrying out maintenance on your lawn. As the leaves fall, gathering them up to make leaf mould will provide you with free homemade mulch for next year. Check the forecast regularly for frost and bring tender plants inside for winter.
. ….. The Royal Horticultural Society and BBC Gardeners World websites give reminders of jobs that need doing this month.
New members and visitor are always welcome. Talks are free to members and £4 to non members. Membership details are on the Membership page along with details of member discounts available at local retailers/nurseries. A map showing how to find us at Beckminster Church Hall and meeting times are shown on the Find us pages.
Get in touch today!
For all general enquiries, Telephone: Caroline 01902 713970 or email: wolverhamptonhortsoc@gmail.com
