Autumn Flower and Produce Show

Saturday 14 September at the Community Hall Oxted was a great day in every respect. This was the first show jointly presented by the Grow With Us Club (LODHS) and the Hurst Green Gardening Club. We enjoyed over 200 entries, and a great number of visitors throughout the afternoon. Here are a few photos of the event.
Thanks to all who made it possible.

Above are our two judges Carol and Sylvia doing their stuff with Morag and Linda.

Below are some shots of the excellent produce. You could almost eat it there and then

We see Hurst Green Show Secretary Leslie with their Chairman Jane commenting about the exhibits.

Hurst Green Chairman Jane presented the prizes. Here she is seen with Linda a prize winner as well as Show Secretary for the Grow With Us Club.

We all look forward to 2014.

PRUNING BY PAUL GRIMMER

Paul Grimmer came to give a talk and demonstrate how best to prune a whole range of plants trees and shrubs. He filled two tables with plant materials to show just what could and should be done.
One most important reminder is to use bypass secateurs correctly (ie: keep the anvil away from the cut). All most helpful.

LIMPSFIELD IN BLOOM 2013

Personally, I have found the results of "Limpsfield in Bloom 2013" to be most impressive. I do hope they village wins an award, as it is well deserved. These are August photos although the judging was in July. The hanging baskets and flowers containers bring a smile every time you drive through the High Street, and makes stopping for the traffic a pleasant experience......! If you get the chance it is worth while walking the length of the village to see all the cottage gardens and to take in properly all that has been done.
Here are a few photos that only give a hint as to what can be seen.

Double Champ......

Not content with the best in show at the Hurst Green Evening Summer Flower Show, Margaret wins the July monthly competition with her splendid sweet peas. The intoxicating aroma must have worked it justifiable magic.
Congratulations!

THE CUP CAKE QUEENS

As port of our members evening in July, Morag and Jo demonstrated how to make toppings for cup cakes. What a talented pair, as can be seen from the results below. Hopefully this will give inspiration for the domestic section at our Show in September.

DOUBLE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

Roy and Una, Derek and Joyce celebrated their diamond wedding anniversaries in May, and we marked the occasion at our July monthly meeting. Regrettably Derek and Joyce were not fit enough to attend, but we made sure they benefited from the delicious cakes that were prepared. Blessed be the cake makers.......

...our love and congratulations go to both couples.

Hurst Green Evening Flower Show

Hurst Green Gardening Club held their Summer Evening Flower Show on Wednesday 12 June. Margaret Hackers entry was chosen as best in show. Congratulations to her from us all!
Also shown is the miniature display first prize. Thanks to Alan Essex for the photos.

COLOUR IN FAY'S GARDEN

Fay has done well with her Old Oxted garden with these delightful splashes of colour. It just shows how effective the "long" hanging baskets can be.