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.
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/
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 September
Late summer progresses into autumn
September is generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there’s not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of harvest. It’s also time to get out and start planting spring-flowering bulbs for next year and you can collect seeds for next summer’s colour too. Make the most of the remaining warmth while you can!
. ….. 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
