December hints
December Garden Hints
Vegetables
There is very little to plant or sow at this time of year but it is good practise to keep any old yellow leaves from the sprouts, curly kale etc. cleared up so as not to have places for slugs to shelter.
Leeks and parsnips can be lifted as needed and depending on what your soil is like
carrots can be left in the ground until wanted.
Flowers
If you have any unplanted tulip bulbs they should be planted when the soil is in a
suitable condition. If you have bulbs in tubs do remember they can freeze from the sides and even daffodils that really hardy will perish if the bulbs get frozen so do protect the sides of containers with some thing like bubble rap. I do not cover the tops otherwise you can bring the flowers on too early.
If you want you can take root cuttings of phlox, verbascums and perennial poppies.
Shrubs
Bare rooted roses can be planted if there is no frost or the soil is too wet. Hardwood cuttings of forsythias, berberis and buddleias can be taken
Greenhouse
If you are housing tender plants in your greenhouse lining it with bubble film can keep the cost down and the drier the plants are (without killing them) the lower the temperature can be.
Vegetables
There is very little to plant or sow at this time of year but it is good practise to keep any old yellow leaves from the sprouts, curly kale etc. cleared up so as not to have places for slugs to shelter.
Leeks and parsnips can be lifted as needed and depending on what your soil is like
carrots can be left in the ground until wanted.
Flowers
If you have any unplanted tulip bulbs they should be planted when the soil is in a
suitable condition. If you have bulbs in tubs do remember they can freeze from the sides and even daffodils that really hardy will perish if the bulbs get frozen so do protect the sides of containers with some thing like bubble rap. I do not cover the tops otherwise you can bring the flowers on too early.
If you want you can take root cuttings of phlox, verbascums and perennial poppies.
Shrubs
Bare rooted roses can be planted if there is no frost or the soil is too wet. Hardwood cuttings of forsythias, berberis and buddleias can be taken
Greenhouse
If you are housing tender plants in your greenhouse lining it with bubble film can keep the cost down and the drier the plants are (without killing them) the lower the temperature can be.
LGA Annual Dinner 2009
27 members and friends enjoyed a pleasant evening on October 6th when we held our Annual Dinner
Lamberhurst Country Fayre
On Saturday July 11th we had a plant stall at the Lamberhurst Fayre, we had a successful day and after giving a donation to the organisers we boosted our funds as well.
Evening Outing June 23rd to Laydmead Oast
Our June meeting was another visit to a local garden.This time we went to Ladymead Oast to see Jill's garden. This was created by Jill and her husband over several years. There were many plants of interest but I hope you enjoy the few I took photos of.
May Meeting
Our meeting in May was not in the Memorial Hall but a visit to Mr Wheeler's garden at Sevenoaks. Mr Wheeler spoke about the Japanese gardens at one of our meetings and now we have a chance to see his garden which is in the Japanese style. The Tuesday morning started with heavy rain but with our contacts working we had a cool but dry evening. The photos below were taken during the visit.
Spring Show April 11th
The first photos taken 9 pm on Thursday 9th with the hall ready for exhibitors to come and start setting up their exhibits on Friday or Saturday morning. The later photos show the show ready for the judges at 11 am on Saturday 11th. This season has been a late one and so there where more varieties in bloom for exhibitors to choose from. We offer no prize money but still attract exhibitors form as far as 40 miles away.
Programme For 2010
Our programme for 2010 will include several new speakers that we have not heard before.
Visitors are always welcome at any of our meetings. There is a charge of £1.00 for the evening.
Visitors are always welcome at any of our meetings. There is a charge of £1.00 for the evening.
Programme For 2010
JANUARY 26th - Social Evening
FEBRUARY 23ed - “Audio/visual show " by Mr David Brooker
MARCH 23rd - “Hardy Geraniums" by Jacqueline Aviolet
APRIL 10th - SPRING SHOW Memorial Hall Lamberhurst 2.30 – 4.30 pm
MAY 25th - "Making up Hanging Baskets" by Harry Townsend
JUNE 22nd - "Hospice in the Weald"
JULY 27th - Outing to Bedgbury Pinetum
AUGUST 24th - “Bees and Gardening" by Dr Mick Lynn
SEPTEMBER 28th - “Four Seasons" Slide Show by Mr & Mrs Still
OCTOBER 5th - Annual Dinner
OCTOBER 26th - “What is Organic Vegetable Growing" by Dusty Miller
NOVEMBER 23ed - Annual General Meeting followed by “Gardens I have workd in” by Laurie Manser
JANUARY 25th 2011- Social Evening
Monthly meetings - held in the Memorial Hall, Lamberhurst start at 8 pm.
FEBRUARY 23ed - “Audio/visual show " by Mr David Brooker
MARCH 23rd - “Hardy Geraniums" by Jacqueline Aviolet
APRIL 10th - SPRING SHOW Memorial Hall Lamberhurst 2.30 – 4.30 pm
MAY 25th - "Making up Hanging Baskets" by Harry Townsend
JUNE 22nd - "Hospice in the Weald"
JULY 27th - Outing to Bedgbury Pinetum
AUGUST 24th - “Bees and Gardening" by Dr Mick Lynn
SEPTEMBER 28th - “Four Seasons" Slide Show by Mr & Mrs Still
OCTOBER 5th - Annual Dinner
OCTOBER 26th - “What is Organic Vegetable Growing" by Dusty Miller
NOVEMBER 23ed - Annual General Meeting followed by “Gardens I have workd in” by Laurie Manser
JANUARY 25th 2011- Social Evening
Monthly meetings - held in the Memorial Hall, Lamberhurst start at 8 pm.
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