Many thanks to Ian for this report …
The year leading up to the Spring Show has been very unusual. We have had drought and hosepipe bans, record rainfall and flooding of gardens and allotments, and then the very long, dry and cold ‘Spring’. The result was that Spring is very late, and most plants were several weeks behind time.
Consequently gardeners found it very difficult to find enough entries to present the usual display. However, members managed to find enough flowers to achieve a competition, and the domestic classes were well supported with delicious cakes and preserves.
Members can now look forward to the next talk on Tuesday 21 May at Northcourt Centre, OX14 1NS. Visitors will be very welcome at 19.30 to listen to John Negus, a RHS listed speaker, who will talk about Summer plants for bedding, patios and containers.
The club arranges regular talks and visits, and welcomes new members. The annual subscription is only £7 single and £10 family. Contact Ian Shepherd ieshepherd@yahoo.co.uk. The next show will be at the Northcourt Centre on 1 September.
Sponsors of the show were Charlton Park Garden Centre, Masons, Abingdon Garden Plants and Mrs. M. Cook. There is more information on www.abingdon-hort-soc.org.uk
