THE BIG SHOW IS COMING.....

SATURDAY 11 JULY IS THE DATE FOR OUR FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW AT HAZELWOOD SCHOOL, WOLF'S HILL, LIMPSFIELD. DO COME AND JOIN US, OR BETTER STILL WHY NOT PUT UP AN EXHIBIT? FOR DETAILS JUST CLICK ON THE SCHEDULE TO THE RIGHT OF THIS ENTRY.

HURST GREEN SUMMER EVENING FLOWER SHOW

On Wednesday 10 June Hurst Green Gardening Club held their Summer Evening Flower Show at St Agatha's Hall.
As always a delightful occasion where all visitors, including those from LODHS were made very welcome. To make things even better, we were treated to some tasty nibbles and a glass (or so) of refreshing Pimm's.
Here is just a few of the entries to give a flavour of the occasion. Amongst the winning exhibitors was the LODHS President Roy Eaton.

HURST GREEN SUMMER FLOWER SHOW

Here is the Schedule for the Hurst Green Summer Flower Show on Wednesday 10 June at 8pm. Just click on the schedule or entry form to enlarge.
Why not enter a class this year? This is a most enjoyable event and LODHS members are most welcome to put up an entry or to just pop along and enjoy the evening. Don't forget, if you want to exhibit just email your entry details to ball.jillian@btinternet.com

I'VE GOT A NEW PLANT, WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Our speaker at the Red Cross hall Oxted on Wednesday 3 June is GRAHAM SPENCER,and his topic is "I'VE GOT A NEW PLANT, WHAT DO I DO NOW?" Below is some information about Graham from his Plants for Europe website. Click here to see more.

Graham worked for fifteen years with specialist perennial grower, Croftway Nursery, where he built a detailed knowledge of garden plants, in particular Geranium, Iris and Salvia. During this time he helped to found the Sussex Group of the Hardy Plant Society, and also created and ran more than 50 highly successful plant fairs and garden shows at Parham House, Pashley Manor and West Dean Gardens.

As a result of this experience, Graham has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the UK and European garden plant markets. He also has an extensive network of contacts in specialist and commercial horticulture, as well as journalists, botanists, private collectors and enthusiasts.

Additionally, Graham spent three years obtaining a Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing which has provided the skills needed to successfully launch Plants for Europe. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.