gardening – Walsham le Willows

29th August 201717th September 2017

Horticultural Show 2017 Results

Horticultural Show Saturday 12^th August 2017

horticultural show officials discussing the outcome of the judging This year brought drought in May, a heatwave in June, and a torrential downpour just before, but despite this and several regular entrants being away, Walsham still put on a great Show with entry numbers higher than last year. Very encouraging.

The Committee would like to thank everyone who entered, those who came on the day to view the display and all who worked so hard to make it a success, setting up the Hall the day before, assisting the judges, baking such delicious cakes and serving the teas, and for donating the many generous raffle prizes.

The Committee were delighted to welcome Sue Wooster from the Bellflower Nursery in Langham to present the cups. Next year will be 150 years since the first Walsham Horticultural Show so we are hoping to make it a special one. Continue reading “Horticultural Show 2017 Results”

24th August 201717th September 2017

Walsham Open Gardens this weekend

Visit the Open Gardens page for more information and a description of the gardens for 2017.

Walsham Open Gardens 2017

30th June 201717th September 2017

Less than 60 days to Open Gardens Weekend

11th June 201717th September 2017

Horticultural Show – Classes 2017

image of yellow water lily and reflection Preparing for the 2017 Walsham-le-Willows Horticultural Show? Looking for a knitting pattern or a recipe?

Recipes and patterns are being added to the 2017 classes list as downloadable files. Look in the last column.

23rd May 201717th September 2017

Less than 100 days to Gardens Weekend

Image of old fashioned pink rose against glossy green foliage — Rosa ‘Albertine’

It won’t be long before the Walsham Open Gardens Weekend Committee members start knocking on doors to drum up support for the Bank Holiday Gardens Weekend. Over 200 village residents will be marshalled to help out with a multitude of tasks that make the event the success it is.

It’s not only the garden owners who have to agree to open their gardens each year. Road closures have to be arranged, rotas for car parking duties and serving food have to be drawn up, the making of sandwiches and cakes has to be agreed so that there are enough. Continue reading “Less than 100 days to Gardens Weekend”