Welcome to Balsall & District Horticultural Society

We aim to appeal to a wide cross-section of gardeners, from the absolute beginner to the more experienced gardener, or even to people who have no garden at all but love to take an interest in all things horticultural.

There are some tickets left. These are £6 each to include buffet and wine – guests are welcome. If you are not able to come to the October meeting, then you can get tickets by e mailing Helen Jones. If you are able to pay via BACS that would be great: Account Name - BDHS Sort code – 40 09 34 Account number – 21064061 Please put your name as the reference

A year in the life of Johns Garden - Nigel Hope

What life is like for a Garden Designer - Pip Smith

David Austin Roses - Liam Beddall

Classy plants for classy people - Part 2 - Josh Egan

Our fund raising annual plant sale, outside the Village Hall as usual.

Vintage Garden Tools - Carol & John Matthews

Sweet Peas - Philippa Cooper

Planting for a late summer garden - Jack Wilgoss

The Garden Chemist - wicked weeds, toxic trees and poisonous plants - Dr Alison Foster

Pond Plants - Dawn Fisher of Lincolnshire Pond Plants As a gold medal winner at both the Chelsea Flower Show and the Harrogate Flower Show this year, Dawn has extensive expertise from which to guide us through the steps involved in setting up your own wildlife pond. Learn how to choose the right plants to attract specific wildlife, understand the role of pond plants in maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem and discover practical solutions to common pond problems.

A Year at Spring Cottage - Val Bourne

There will be drinks, refreshments, and a raffle – please bring your own chairs. More details re parking will follow near to the time

The show schedule and guidance for competitors can be found in the Competitions & Awards section.

Garden Photography - Nigel Briggs

Cost is £25 per head, £30 for family and friends.

The Shaded Garden - Duncan Coombs

Our fund raising annual plant sale, outside the Village Hall as usual.

Hidcote, the vision of one man - Lottie Allen (Head Gardener)

Alun Deeley - Burton Green Honey

Tickets are £27.50 including wine/soft drinks. Non- members are very welcome.

Wild Shropshire, Gardens and more! - Alun & Jill Whitehead (Aulden Farm)

The Fragrant Garden - Pip Smith

£6 per ticket to include buffet and wine available at October meeting.  If you are not able to come to the meeting then you can get your tickets by e mailing Helen Jones helen@manorfarmknowle.co.uk . If you are able to pay via BACS that would be appreciated. Account Name - BDHS Sort code – 40 09 34 Account number – 21064061

A Year in Johns Garden - Nigel Hope (Hopes Garden Plants)