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 2024 and 2025 are under the Programme page. Details of any visits arranged can be found under Society Trips .
A gentle reminder that Membership fees are now due for 2025.
We have updated the website for 2025 so the Gallery and Links page now includes details of NGS Gardens open in the coming weeks and 2025 dates for both the Plant Hunters and Rare Plants Fairs.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 14th May at Beckminster Church Hall. Pip Smith will be returning to the Society to give a talk after an absence of a couple of years. Pip’s talk is entitled “Garden Design Tips and Tricks”, more details on the Programme page.
Our last meeting was the Spring Show and AGM. This was a members only event incorporating the Annual General Meeting running in conjuction with the Spring Show followed by a a buffet provided by members. Results for the Spring Show can be found on the Spring Show page. All of the current committee were re-elected at the AGM.
A number of visits are in the process of being organised. Provisional details are on the Society Trips page.
The winners of the March online competition have now been announced and details of the April competition released. All details on the Competition page.
The Society is affiliated to the Tender Shoots Garden Network. New ZOOM talks up until April have now announced. Details of all talks are shown on the Tender Shoots page.
The Japanese Garden Society are seeking volunteers for a garden maintenance day at the Danescourt Japanese Garden (in Danescourt cemetery). The duties will involve pruning and weeding. The first session will be on May 3rd 10.30 – 4.00 and monthly thereafter until September. Volunteers can arrive and leave at whatever time suits them best. Shears and secateurs are available but volunteers may prefer to use their own tools. Further details are on their website; https://jgs.org.uk/event/jgs-midland-region-danescourt-japanese-garden-maintenance/2025-05-03/2/
Gardening in April
Sunshine and Showers
Spring is in full swing, with tulips and flowering cherries in bloom. Expect the inevitable April showers this month but with sunny days too, when you can turn your attention to the veg plot. It’s an exciting month as you start to sow outdoors. Just watch out for frosts and keep any tender plants indoors for now.
. ….. 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
