Thanks to Ian for this report ….

Abingdon Horticultural Society held it’s  Spring Show on 2 April at the Northcourt centre.

The number of entries this year were very encouraging, bearing  in mind the strange growing season we have had so far. A warm, damp December and January produced breaking buds and flowers very early, then the cold, frosty and windy periods of February and March almost halted the growing of many plants. Then, suddenly, the few days of warmer temperatures tempted enough flowers to open and give us a nice selection for the show.  On the day lovely sunshine persuaded many visitors to enjoy tea and cake outside.

In addition to the excellent display of plants and flowers, there were numerous entries in the domestic skills categories. Numerous exhibits of lemon curd, marmalade, buns and cakes were admired by the many visitors. The childrens’ categories were impressive, including beautifully decorated eggs, cakes and flowers.

A ‘Spring Theme’ photographic competition, held for the first time this year, attracted several high quality prints to complement the pictures of the Spring gardens competition.   Sales of cheap plants, cake and honey proved hugely successful, attracting many enthusiastic buyers.

We hope the interest will be retained by our many visitors for the Autumn Show on 3rd September.