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 meeting at Beckminster Church Hall on Wednesday 13th May at 7.00pm brings the return of Justin Harrison. Justin can be relied upon to give another of his animated and enthusiastic talks with plenty of unusual plants for sale after the talk. More details on the Programme page.
The Society’s last meeting was the Annual General Meeting and Spring Show held at Beckminster Chruch Hall. The lovely warm evening brought 29 members out. All were welcomed to the AGM and Spring Show. The reports for 2025 were given, followed by a raffle and prize giving. There were 69 very fine entries in the Spring Show producing some difficult choices for the judges. Winners had a choice of seed potatoes or summer flowering bulbs. Members then had time to look at all the exhibits whilst enjoying the lovely refreshments, brought in by the members.
A very enjoyable evening, with time for members to get to know one another and catch up with friends.
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.
The winners of the March “Spring has arrived” competition have now been announced and details of the April competition revealed 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 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 Worldwebsites 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
