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 .
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 Society’s next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting and Spring Show held at Beckminster Chruch Hall. Exhibits for the Spring Show can be staged from 7.00 pm and the AGM is likely to commence around 7.30 pm. This is a Members only meeting but new members can join on the night. The meeting ends with a buffet and members are asked to provide a plate of nibbles for the event.
Our last meeting was a very informative and entertaining talk by Val Bourne on how she developed and the seasonal changes at her Cotswold garden entitled “Spring Cottage – Gardening with Best Beloved”. More details on the Programme page.
VALUATION DAY: BANTOCK HOUSE 2nd April. A valuation day is being held for Jewellery, Coins and Silverware with two specialists on hand to value any items brought in.
WILDSIDE ACTIVITY CENTRE PLANT DAY: 28th March 10-1pm. The centre are hosting a plant sale day and are requesting donations of any spare plants for them to sell on and an opportunity to buy plants. More details 01902 754612 or www.wildsideac.co.uk
The winners of the February “First signs of Spring” competition have now been annoucned and details released for the March competition. All details on the Competition page.
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 March
Spring arrives
Spring usually starts to arrive across the country in March, and the longer days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. It’s time to get busy preparing seed beds and sowing seed, and it’s your last chance to prune roses.
. ….. 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
