November hints
November Garden Hints
The days are getting shorter but there are still some things we ought to do in our gardens.
Fallen leaves should be raked from the lawn before they damage the grass and if after such a dry year we are getting rain the lawns might need a trim, this stops clumps of longer grass forming.
Flowers
Daffodil bulbs should have been planted last month provided the soil was moist and now it s time for tulips. Avoid adding strong feed before planting as this can encourage leafy growth rather than good flowers. It is not too late to plant wallflowers and winter flowering pansies. Lillies can be potted to give good colour next year.
Roses can be pruned to reduce the top growth and avoid wind rock.
Vegetables
Order your seeds for next year and it is always fun to try one or two new things. Carrots and beetroot can be lifted and stored but parsnips are best left to be lifted as you want them. Keep the brussel sprouts picked and if you have not stacked them already it is worth doing rather than find them badly damaged during strong winds.
You can still plant broad beans for an earlier crop next year, the best variety for autumn sowing is Aquadulcie.
The days are getting shorter but there are still some things we ought to do in our gardens.
Fallen leaves should be raked from the lawn before they damage the grass and if after such a dry year we are getting rain the lawns might need a trim, this stops clumps of longer grass forming.
Flowers
Daffodil bulbs should have been planted last month provided the soil was moist and now it s time for tulips. Avoid adding strong feed before planting as this can encourage leafy growth rather than good flowers. It is not too late to plant wallflowers and winter flowering pansies. Lillies can be potted to give good colour next year.
Roses can be pruned to reduce the top growth and avoid wind rock.
Vegetables
Order your seeds for next year and it is always fun to try one or two new things. Carrots and beetroot can be lifted and stored but parsnips are best left to be lifted as you want them. Keep the brussel sprouts picked and if you have not stacked them already it is worth doing rather than find them badly damaged during strong winds.
You can still plant broad beans for an earlier crop next year, the best variety for autumn sowing is Aquadulcie.
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 2009
Our programme for 2009 includes 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 2009
JANUARY 27th - Social Evening
FEBRUARY 24th - “General Vegetable Growing” by Laurie Manser
MARCH 24th - “Annuals and Biennials” by Mr.D.Cheston
APRIL 11th - SPRING SHOW Memorial Hall Lamberhurst 2.30 – 4.30 pm
MAY 26th - Evening Outing to “Faircrouch Gardens” Sevenoaks
JUNE 23rd - Evening Outing to “Ladymead Oast”
JULY 28th - “Making Pickles” by Mr. J.Chenery
AUGUST 25th - “Trees of the World” by Chris Reynolds
SEPTEMBER 22nd - “Flowers that bloom in the Spring” by Mr. Colin.Jones
OCTOBER 6th - Annual Dinner
OCTOBER 27th - “Yalding Organic Centre”
NOVEMBER 24th - Annual General Meeting followed by “More Gardening Memories” by Laurie Manser
JANUARY 26th 2010- Social Evening
Monthly meetings - held in the Memorial Hall, Lamberhurst start at 8 pm.
FEBRUARY 24th - “General Vegetable Growing” by Laurie Manser
MARCH 24th - “Annuals and Biennials” by Mr.D.Cheston
APRIL 11th - SPRING SHOW Memorial Hall Lamberhurst 2.30 – 4.30 pm
MAY 26th - Evening Outing to “Faircrouch Gardens” Sevenoaks
JUNE 23rd - Evening Outing to “Ladymead Oast”
JULY 28th - “Making Pickles” by Mr. J.Chenery
AUGUST 25th - “Trees of the World” by Chris Reynolds
SEPTEMBER 22nd - “Flowers that bloom in the Spring” by Mr. Colin.Jones
OCTOBER 6th - Annual Dinner
OCTOBER 27th - “Yalding Organic Centre”
NOVEMBER 24th - Annual General Meeting followed by “More Gardening Memories” by Laurie Manser
JANUARY 26th 2010- Social Evening
Monthly meetings - held in the Memorial Hall, Lamberhurst start at 8 pm.
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