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 trip will be on Wednesday 5th August to Monarch’s Way, Park Lane, Coven. Full details on the Society Trips page.
Our next meeting will be at Beckminster Church Hall on Wednesday 12th August at 7.00pm. Dr Roger Lloyd will be giving a talk entitled “Hydrangeas – A Gentle Obsession. More details are vailable on the Programme page.
Our last meeting was on Wednesday 8th July at 7.00pm at Beckminster Church Hall. The committee had organised a social event which included a Horticultural quiz followed by committee members giving a short presentation on their “current” favourites flowers. Snacks were provided by the committee.
The winnes of the July “Black” competition have now been announced and details of the August competition(s) released. Two competitions this month! Full details on the Competition page.
The Japanese Garden Society are re-starting their monthly maintenance days at Danescourt, starting this Saturday 2nd May from 10.30am – 4.00pm. A number of our members helped out last year so may want to repeat the exercise. All work is voluntary and there is no limit on how long you help out on each visit. Experts from the Japanese Garden Society are on hand to direct and guide volunteers. There hasn’t been a great deal of growth in the garden as yet so this Saturday is likely to mostly involve weeding and tidying up.
No need to book or register – just turn up if you are interested.
https://jgs.org.uk/event/jgs-midland-region-danescourt-japanese-garden-maintenance-workshop-4/
The Society has now arranged a number of garden visits for 2026. All trips will be “self drive” but some lifts may be available. Admission fees are payable on the day of each trip and non-members are welcome, subject to numbers and for a £4 surcharge. Full details on the Society Trips 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 August
Sultry Late Summer
August is usually one of the hottest months of the year, making watering essential. Try to use grey water wherever possible, especially as water butts may be running low if it has been a dry summer. August is traditionally holiday time, so you might need to enlist the help of friends and family to look after the garden while you are away. When you are at home, take the time to prune wisteria and summer-flowering shrubs such as lavender once they’ve finished flowering.
. ….. 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
