LIMPSFIELD IN BLOOM 2015

Thursday 9 July is the date when the inspectors are due to look round the village as part of their assesment process.
There was a lot of activity today to make sure everything is as good as it can be.
On behalf of all of us:

       GOOD LUCK LIMPSFIELD!
Watch this space in the next few days for a selection of photographs showing Limpsfield at its best. Click here to see how the village looked in 2014.

SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES NOW....

It is just a few days to go to our Show at Hazelwood School on Saturday 11 July from 2 to 4pm. Entries can be set up from 7.30 to 10am on the day.
Have you thought about exhibiting? It is open to everyone and there are a wide range of classes to choose from. Take a look at the schedule just to your right
and phone or email your entry  details as set out on the form below.
If you have not exhibited before, why not join the the excitement this year?
We look forward to seeing you on the day.

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.

"BEYOND OUR BORDERS" DISPLAY AT CHELSEA

Andrew Gaunt provided a copy of the leaflet that goes with the Animal and Plant Health Agency garden that is on display at the this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Do take a look if you have the opportunity.
Click on each of the pages to enlarge.

PLANT SALE 2015

We were delighted with the outcome of our 2015 Plant Sale on Saturday 9 May. We opened the doors to an eager crowd at 9am who for the next hour or so devoured most of what was on offer.
The is a major event for the Society, that helps keep us financially viable.
So, a big thank you to those who supplied the plants, to those that came along to buy and to all those who helped out on the day.

The plants start to arrive and Julie is in charge of price setting.

Sales underway, with Chairman Rick giving advice assisting.