Oundle Horticultural Society
Oundle Horticultural Society
Oundle Horticultural Society
Oundle Horticultural Society
Oundle Horticultural Society
Oundle Horticultural Society - COMPOST TRIAL 2024
Doug Reade (one of our committee members), is carrying out a compost trial using approximately 10 different composts, mainly peat free, using 3 different plant types Fuchsia, Surfinia and Tomato.
The intention is to display the results of the trial at our annual Summer Show, to enable visitors to the show to make an informed choice when buying compost in the future.
Hopefully, we are all aware of the impact peat extraction is having on the environment and that the quest to find the best alternative is challenging. The government were initially intending to ban the sale of peat-based compost to amateur gardeners in 2024, however this appears to have been delayed. As responsible gardeners we must rise to the challenge of reducing our reliance on peat.
Therefore we hope this trial will help demonstrate that alternatives are available and can be used successfully.
Look out for regular updates here, and come and see the full results at the Summer Show in July.
Thank you to David Wilkinson
After almost 30 years as a committee member, followed by a stretch as treasurer and finally ending up as the Chair of the Society, David is finally going to sit back and watch as the rest of us try to fill his shoes.
A passionate sweet-pea grower, David has also exhibited many other plants over the years, and grows much of
what is sold at the yearly plant sale. He wins many vegetable classes in the Show, often winning the Master Gardener award. David and his wife Sue, a keen supporter, have also opened their lovely garden for view in the Open Garden Scheme.
We are grateful for all the work that he has done to ensure the success of the Society, and for directing its course to become an organization that truly benefits the town. The photograph shows David and Sue displaying the picture of the Great Hall by Simon Dolby, given to him by the Oundle Horticultural Society on his retirement at the OHS’s AGM 2024. They are pictured here with Juliet Abrahamson, who succeeds David as Chair.
Great News !
We are pleased to announce that, at our AGM on 7th February, Juliet Abrahamson has joined us as Chair and we also have three new Committee Members - Beth Cooper, Liz Doherty and Christine Simmonds.
We thank them all for stepping forward following our recent requests and are pleased that the Society is able to carry on.
Follow the link below to read the letter recently sent to all Patrons, which includes the appointment of our new committee, subscription changes etc
Photo Titles for 2024 Show
Titles for Photographic Classes for 2024 Summer Show
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A Garden View Taken from a Different or Surprising Perspective
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A Photograph that Captures Fun or Laughter
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Wildlife in My Garden
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A Piece of Cake
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Home-town Pride
These titles are announced early to allow all our photographers to take pictures throughout the year
The Oundle Community Seed Swap
Please support this local initiative in Oundle, by donating any extra seeds you have and checking out what others have donated. Check out what is there throughout the year as 'stock' should change regularly as more people take part.
