Browsing Archive: June, 2019

Are you Ready for Our Annual Show 2019?

Posted by Angela Ball on Sunday, June 23, 2019,
We have had a great deal of rain and now some sunshine so officially for gardeners and growers Summer is here.  The weather brings opportunity to sow, grow and then show in September. Our Show does not limit you to fruit , flowers and vegetables because we offer you many other categories.  So for the creative and culinary experts out there, there are categories available for you too.  See our Show Schedule on the Events/ Annual Show page for more details.  We really want to break records this...
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Spinney Avenue C of E School, Widnes Update

Posted by Angela Ball on Sunday, June 23, 2019,
Society members are continuing to assist the School with their gardens.  The children have been delighted to find that things do grow in their garden.  The School Council, which is made up students from Years 2  - 6, had the pleasure of picking the produce.  The broad beans and potatoes were given to the school kitchen, who were delighted with them and the peas were divided between the classes for a taste.  There are still many peas and broad beans to pick, so a good harvest for the first yea...
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The Society Visit to The National Trust's Bodnant Gardens, Conwy

Posted by Angela Ball on Sunday, June 23, 2019,
The Society visited Bodnant Gardens this week.  After all the days of heavy rain, the sun shone and the gardens were glorious.The garden design and the planting are outstanding and rewarded us with herbaceous beds packed with texture, scent and riotous colour, all against the backdrop of the beautiful Conwy Hills.  Bodnant never disappoints - it was fabulous!
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