2022 PLATINUM JUBILEE YEAR – 70 YEARS AS A SOCIETY SINCE 1952
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 /26 are under the Programme page. Details of any visits arranged can be found under Society Trips .
The Society’s next meeting will be at Beckminster Church Hall on Wednesday 14th January from 7.00pm onwards. Local Naturalist, Kevin Reynolds, will be giving a talk on Dragonflies entitled “Dragonflies – the Devil’s darning needle”.
Our last meeting was our annual Christmas Social Evening where members made their own Xmas table decoration. This year’s theme was a “Candle”. Mince pies and chocolate biscuits were provided by the Society Committee.
The winners of the December Christmas Table decoration competition have now been announced and details of the January competition released. 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 January
Often the coldest month.
January might be the middle of winter but as the days lengthen the garden starts to grow. Now is a great time to plan for the coming gardening year and to order seeds and plants. Enjoy the fresh air on dry sunny days, and check your winter protection, stakes, ties and supports are still working after any severe weather. Also put out food for birds and leave some garden areas uncut for a little longer, to provide shelter for wildlife in your garden.
. ….. 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
