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Hard to believe that we are nearly getting to the longest day, giving us plenty of time to get into our gardens. I'm sure all our members are full of ideas for their garden after visiting so many beautiful and varied gardens last Sunday at the Bosham Open Gardens Day. A lot of our members opened their gardens and it was so impressive to see the fruits of all their hardwork - only sorry the weather wasn't as bright as the gardens! Their enthusiasm and love of their work was very evident. We learnt about the history of the woodland in England , the archaeology from Neolithic times to the present day, coppicing etc. and Kester stressed the importance of management. They accompanied the talk with slides of magnificent trees and the ancient woodland plants including rare orchids. Christine spoke to us about which flora, fauna and insects to look for as you walk through woodland. It is obviously a lifetime's work managing their wood, and as Kester informed us the rarest species in any woodland nowadays is a woodland worker! |
BOSHAM CHIDHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2009 |
BOSHAM, CHIDHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY At the February meeting, the Chairman, Bud Cooper, welcomed 52 members and two visitors. He announced two proposed visits this Summer. On the 12 th June it was planned to see Roger Parsons' collection of sweet peas in Bracklesham and on 16 th July a visit to the vegetable garden at Fittleworth House. Both are follow-up visits to gardens after talks from speakers last year. Bud reminded members to start collecting plants to sell at our Plant Sale and Coffee Morning on 23rd May. There were 13 competition classes with a Valentine's theme. Best in Show (floral) was Evelyn Lister and Best in Show (domestic) was Hazel Dean Bud then introduced the speaker, Peter Froggart from Aldingbourne who gave a very interesting talk about Hellebores. He started growing hellebores as a hobby after he retired but this had now become a part-time business. He was a specialist in propagating and breeding hellebores with 1700 plant sales per year. He explained how he had experimented to get the perfect colours of the plants and brought some hellebores for members to buy. Marlene Whalen thanked Peter Froggart for an enjoyable evening. |
Contact the Bosham, Chidham & District Horticultural Society for further information: Mr Bud Cooper (tel: 572583) |
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| After yet another successful Annual Show in August, our members put on another dazzling display of produce at our monthly meeting. Although a little short of entries in the Dahlia and Chrysanthemum classes, garden flowers were in abundance with nine entries. The Domestic Section was well supported with Peggy Flint's Shortbread declared ‘Best in Show'. Mr Mark Saunders – Head Gardener at Fittleworth House came to speak to us about the vegetables he grows. Accompanied by some excellent slides and examples of the produce, he provided a very stimulating and informative talk.
Our meeting on October 9 th at 7.17pm in Bosham Village Hall will include competition classes for Apples, Pears, Chrysanthemums, Bakewell Tarts and many other topical subjects. Also Mr John Letheren will be talking to us about his experiences of Beekeeping. Do come and join us! |
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| Aug 9th The Annual Show | - BOSHAM, CHIDHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY |
Bosham, Chidham & District Annual Flower and Vegetable Show was held on Saturday August 9, 2008 at Bosham Village Hall. Despite the gathering clouds and the threat of rain, exhibitors battled against the wind to stage their exhibits in the morning. By 10.15 the hall was filled to capacity with colourful exhibits. Silence greeted the Judges and Stewards as they entered and began their very difficult task. The results sheets soon started to come in, and the prizes and Cups were allocated. At 2pm a steady stream of people arrived to see if all the months of planning, planting and nurturing had paid off, visitors remarked on the high standard of the exhibits ‘how had they been achieved with such diverse weather conditions this year? The only answer is ‘with careful preparation and continual tender care' The teas and homemade cakes were extremely popular as was the tombola, with smiles of delight when prizes were won. Although running late the hall was still crowded when the Show Manager Mr Bud Cooper presented the Cups, followed by the presentation of Certificates to all the children who entered. The Grand Raffle followed this. All too soon it was time to clear everything away. Hopefully everyone who visited or entered enjoyed the experience and will be there again next year. |
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Cups and Trophies Awarded at the Annual Show |
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| July Meeting | - BOSHAM, CHIDHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY |
At the July meeting there were 33 members and three visitors present to hear an excellent presentation of ‘Fruit for the small garden by Peter Collett. Various ways of growing fruit from one bush or tree to several were shown, including pot or container grown, cordons, espalier, fan etc proving Peter's point that you do not need a large garden to produce fruit! As well as the usual Raffle and Topical Tips presented by Brian Linkhorn, there were 11 competition classes with a total of 32 entries. New member Angela Messom collected 4 prizes, the ‘Sweet Pea Cup' was presented to Don Hall and Marie Gilby retained the ‘Hamblin Cup' Our next big event will be the ANNUAL SHOW on AUGUST 9, 2008 if you are planning to enter schedules are now available from Hilliers and Bosham Farm Shop. Do come along and support us on the day at Bosham Village Hall 2pm. |
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