2022 PLATINUM JUBILEE YEAR – 70 YEARS AS A SOCIETY SINCE 1952
GARDENER’S WORLD: Members may be interested to know that this week’s edition of Gardener’s World, Friday 5th Dec at 9.00pm will feature John’s Garden at Ashwood Nurseries. John Massey doesn’t appear himself but his gardener, Nigel Hopes (who has given us talks at Beckminster) does feature.
The Society has now registered with the Thompson & Morgan Group Discount scheme. This will entitle members to 50% discount off seed packets and 20% off plants. More details are on the new Thompson & Morgan page.
We are an active society promoting a range of different activities for everyone interested in gardening. We host monthly talks provided by gardening experts. Details of talks for 2025 are under the Programme page. Details of any visits arranged can be found under Society Trips .
Our next meeting will be at Beckminster Church Hall on Wednesday 10th December from 7.00pm ownards. This is our annual Christmas Social Evening and members will be making their own Xmas table decoration. This year’s theme is a “Candle”. Members are asked to bring their own foliage but some will also be available. Mince pies will be provided by the Society Committee.
Our last meeting was a ZOOM meeting on 12th November, in conjuction with the Tender Shoots Garden Network, entitled “Healthy, Happy Household plants” delivered by Martin Fish. Members also met for an informal coffee and chat at Codsall & Wergs Garden Centre on the morning of the talk.
The winners of the November “Autumn Colours” Online competition have now been announced. The topic for December competition will be the table decorations that members will be creating at our December meeting. All details on the Competition page.
The Society is affiliated to the Tender Shoots Garden Network. Details of all talks are shown on the Tender Shoots page.
The Japanese Garden Society would like to thank all of our members who volunteered for their garden maintenance days at the Danescourt Japanese Garden (in Danescourt cemetery). The Society have completed all of their sessions for this year but will be returning in May 2026. Maintenance sessions will take place from May to October on the first Saturday in each month 10.30 – 4.00. Further details are on their website; https://jgs.org.uk/event/jgs-midland-region-danescourt-japanese-garden-maintenance/2025-05-03/2/
Gardening in December
Winter Frost.
We have already experienced the first of the winter frosts but can expect more to come this month. As we approach the shortest day of the year in December you will need work to keep you warm outside, such as digging and tree pruning. Check your winter protection and if you have a greenhouse make sure the heater is working. Hopefully there are not too many jobs left to do this year so you will have time for some fireside garden planning.
. ….. The Royal Horticultural Society and BBC Gardeners World websites give reminders of jobs that need doing this month.
New members and visitor are always welcome. Talks are free to members and £4 to non members. Membership details are on the Membership page along with details of member discounts available at local retailers/nurseries. A map showing how to find us at Beckminster Church Hall and meeting times are shown on the Find us pages.
Get in touch today!
For all general enquiries, Telephone: Caroline 01902 713970 or email: wolverhamptonhortsoc@gmail.com
