Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Our annual, all-day coach excursion on Tuesday 16th May 2023 “The finest woodland gardens in England.” Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens reopened in 2019, after a ten year restoration. Stunning surroundings, with magnificent spring planting, wonderful woodlands and lakes – certainly a beautiful sight to behold. [envira-gallery id="1328"] ...

Horticultural Show 2022

It's 3 years since we were able to hold our annual flower and produce Show. [envira-gallery ...

Arundel Trip

The Walled Gardens at Arundel Castle are a celebration of innovative design and horticulture. One of England’s finest stately homes, Arundel Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Norfolk and has commanded the striking landscape of the Sussex Downs for almost a thousand years. The extensive Gardens include The Collector Earl’s Garden, the Cut Flower Garden, the Organic Kitchen Garden, the White Garden, the Rose Garden and the English Herbaceous Borders. The unique Stumpery is home to the upturned roots ...

Programme Change

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Marina Christopher is unavailable for the planned talk on Wednesday 25th May. Instead, we are fortunate to have secured Vicky Coral to talk about the Chelsea Physic Garden. Since 1673, Chelsea Physic Garden has occupied four acres of land on the edge of the Thames. First established by the Apothecaries in order to grow medicinal plants, this extraordinary garden in London has had wide reaching impact around the world. For more details, see: https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co....

Membership and Programme for 2022

We are in the process of delivering your membership cards which also detail this year’s exciting programme. We will be posting your card through letter boxes, but without collecting your subscription in person. This is to keep everyone as safe as possible in these COVID times. If we do not hold your address, cards can be picked up from the Woodgreen Village Shop or at the first meeting. It would be very helpful therefore if you could pay your subscription ...

Marmalade Competition

The marmalade competition, the only surviving event from the cancelled HWHS Annual Show ('Home Produce', Class 65), reached its exciting conclusion this morning ouside Woodgreen Community Shop. Renowned fruit preserve connoisseur, Bobby Pawson, carried out a blind tasting - doubly so, with his eyes closed, hence his clear difficulties locating the butter. The eager entrants stood around waiting for the results, as Bobby tucked into his extended breakfast. After a lengthy read of the morning papers and a coffee or ...

Marmalade Competition

Although our Annual Show has now fallen foul of COVID-19 restrictions,  we have decided to continue with the Marmalade Competition to ensure your efforts from earlier in the year receive a fair hearing. Please bring your entries to the Woodgreen Village Shop from 12th July, where they will be held on remand for judging on Saturday 17th July.  Don't worry about the size and type of jar. The Judge, Bobby Pawson will be in session outside the shop at 11am to release the winning ...

Woodgreen Open Gardens

We will be proceeding with opening 6 Woodgreen gardens for you to view on Sunday 27th June from 11am. Purchase your ticket in the first garden you visit (£5.00 per adult - free for children under 14).  COVID regulations apply.  Social Distancing and a maximum of 30 in each garden. ...

Annual Show Cancelled

Sadly we have to cancel the Annual Show. The restrictions on numbers for indoor events are just too limiting to be able to run a viable and fun event. We realise that this will come as a big disappointment not least for those nurturing potential exhibits. At least you will have the quiet pleasure of enjoying your own efforts in the garden or on your dinner plate!...

2021 Annual Show

Please put the following date in your diary: Annual Show:   Saturday 17th July, Woodgreen Village Hall The Schedule for the Annual Show can be picked up from the Woodgreen Village Shop from Friday 21st May. You can also download a copy of the schedule and entry form. We will continue to monitor Government information regarding COVID-19 regulations and make the appropriate arrangements. Thank you for your continued support and please stay safe. Your ...