Details of trips currently planned are shown below and this page will be updated when further trips have been arranged . For more information and booking please contact the trip organisers shown.
Payment can be made by cheque ( payable to Wolverhampton Horticultural Society ), cash or Bank Transfer – Caroline can let you have the details.
PREVIOUS VISITS THIS YEAR
WILDEGOOSE GARDEN AND NURSERY, Lower Millichope, Munslow, Shropshire
SY7 9HE. WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2024 at 2.00pm. A large group of members and friends had a very enjoyable and informative visit to the wonderful Wildegoose Nursery and gardens in the old walled garden at Millichope Hall on the Bridgnorth to Craven Arms road. Jack Wilgoss (the owner) gave an introductory talk about the history of the nursery and the restored glasshouse. A guided tour of the garden had been planned but as it was so hot Jack gave an indoor guide to some of the plants he had previously picked. Members were then able to wander the garden and nursery at their own pace (and find whatever shade they could). A fascinating and varied garden with numerous meandering paths. The trip was finished with Tea and homemade cake at the Nursery cafe. Highly recommended for any members unable to join us yesterday but opening hours are restricted so check the Wildegoose website first.
19 WATERDALE, Compton, WV3 9DY. Wednesday 26th JUNE 2024. One of the best gardens in the City! The Society arranged two private visits in the afternoon and also in the evening. The cost included tea and some exceedingly good cakes.
PREVIOUS VISITS IN 2023: HAWS WATERING CAN MANUFACTURERS As a change from the usual garden trips, a small number of members thoroughly enjoyed a rather different type of visit to the Haws factory in October 2023. Members were treated to a full tour of the factory with an enthusiastic guide and the owner providing detailed explanations of all of the production processes. Members were able to observe the workers involved in making what are most likely the last hand-made watering cans in the world. A special treat was the opportunity to buy “seconds” in the factory shop.
Established in 1886, Haws is the world’s oldest manufacturer of watering cans, and their products are as enduring as their reputation.
Each of their handcrafted products are unique, as no two cans are identical, yet everyone of them is made to the finest quality by expert craftsmen and women.
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