WILL IT LAST?

At our Monthly Meeting on Wednesday 3 April we shall have our annual daffodil competition.
At the AGM in December last year those present were give the opportunity to obtain bulbs of Saint Keverne variety to grow for display at the April Meeting. A tricky business to get the flowering just right for the day.
The photo shows how seven days before the display is due. Will it keep in flower until then?
It is always interesting to see how others get on, and we look forward to a seasonal sea of yellow.

No bull at the Bull!

Two of the Committee at the meeting

With the reopening of the Bull in Limpsfield ,following extensive refurbishment, the LODHS Committee decided to revive an old tradition for its next meeting.
Going back many years, the Committee meetings were always held at the Bull, and now it has areas for use by the local community it was too good an opportunity to resist.
So on Wednesday 20 March that is just what happened. We were located in a lounge just off the main bar area, which was complete with easy chairs, settees and "atmospheric" lighting.
It all made for a convivial meeting, with access to refreshments adjacent.
The verdict? It was all a bit too comfortable and pleasant but the background hubbub made hearing a little problematic, for some of the ancient committee members.
So, the Chairman may not wish to use the venue for future meetings. However, it was good while it lasted........!

STEVE BRADLEY

At our Monthly Meeting on Wednesday 6 March, we were given a talk by Steve Bradley, a regular broadcaster on Radio Kent.
His topic was just the right one for this time of year, vegetable growing for small gardens. Lots of tips and ideas were forthcoming, and we hope some of those present will be inspired to get cracking. 
We see Steve having a discussion after his presentation.

WHAT BUD IS WHAT?

The illustration below will assist you in recognising some common buds as they start to grow in Spring.
Click on the image to enlarge.

DAVID JONES - PART 2

On Wednesday 6 February David entertained us all with his demonstration of floral decoration. He makes it all look so easy, and yet we know it is far from the case. 
We do hope it encourages some of those present to "have a go". Maybe we should have a floral decoration "pop up" competition sometime?
In particular we learnt that using chicken wire, instead of Oasis, is a good way to create your display.
David created two displays, one with spring flowers, and the other with willow.
The Spring Flower arrangement was donated to the raffle. The winner with winnings is pictured below with a selection of other images from the demonstration

WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY - DAVID JONES

Our first Monthly Meeting of 2019 takes place on Wednesday 6 February at 8pm in the Red Cross Hall, Oxted.
We are delighted to welcome back flower arranger DAVID JONES, with his almost mesmeric ability to produce a wonderful display as if by magic.
Whats more, the exercise is undertaken in an entertaining manor.
We do hope you will join us.

David, with demonstration in progress

One of David's arrangements

Pruning shrub roses with Ian le Gros of RHS Hyde Hall

We thought this video will assist with your pruning activities this winter.
It is best to get shrub roses pruned before February.

AGM & CHRISTMAS PARTY

On Wednesday 5 December at 8pm we shall have our AGM, followed by the Christmas Party. The latter a chance to relax after the formalities which we hope will not take too long.
The AGM is a chance for Members to have their say about the future of the Society and we hope many will come along and contribute.
The Agenda is set out below. Click on it to enlarge.