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October Report

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Our October meeting on 2nd took the form of a ‘Gardener’s Question Time’. During the announcements , our secretary Neal, informed the meeting that Ros Gant was unwell and in hospital. We all hope she gets well soon. Shaun Vallard, Sarah Studley and Mark Read answered a variety of questions and also identified samples brought by the members.

The panel

Some of the members

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifying samples

Shaun then showed us his shaving brush plant and begonia and explained how he looked after them. A very successful and interesting evening.

The shaving brush plant pictured at the Federation Show, 1st prize.

On 21st September The Society entered the Dorset Federation Inter-Society Show at Tarrant Keynestone. We achieved fifteen first prizes, twelve seconds and five thirds. We also won the Harry Dawes Cup for the best pot plant exhibit and the shield for best cactus exhibit, we have won these awards for a few years now. The Society also won the Banksian Medal for highest points in horticulture.

Preparations

Judging in progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pot Plant Collection
Harry Dawes Cup

September Meeting Report

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Our Autumn programme of talks began on 4th September when Mike Burks from the Gardens Group presented ‘The Lighter Side of Plants’. Thirty Members were treated to an interesting and amusing evening. Mike always gives an excellent talk and this was no exception.

Following the talk, Mike judged the geranium and fuchsia plants donated to us by the Gold Club in the Spring. This was won by Shaun Vallard, our Chairman.

We will be entering the Federation Inter-Society Show on September 21st at Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall, open to view at 12.45pm.

Our next meeting will be on October 2nd when we will have an in-house Gardeners’ Question Time. Please write your question on a piece of paper and these will be drawn on the night. We will try to get through as many as possible.

August News and Show Results

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Our programme of talks this Autumn begins on 4th September when a speaker from the Gold Club presents ‘The Lighter Side of Plants.’ We look forward to welcoming you all back at St. Nicholas and St . Laurence School at 7.30pm. New faces will be very welcome too.

Our Summer Show was held on 16th August. The hall looked lovely as usual with all the colourful flowers and plants. We were short on Handicrafts and Flower Arranging entries which was a shame. Perhaps we will have more in the Spring after people have been busy with hobbies during the winter.

Results 

National Vegetable Society Medal, Best Vegetable Exhibit – John Morris

National Vegetable Society Runner-up to Best Vegetable Award – Mark Read

Silver Challenge Cup, Best Vegetable Collection – John Morris

Charles Read Memorial Cup, Highest Points, Vegetable Classes – Bill Howarth

The Tomato Trophy, Best Exhibit, Tomato Classes – Neal Hatch

Upwey and Broadwey Produce Challenge Cup  – John Morris

Springfield Cup, Best Exhibit, Fruit Classes – Bill Howarth

National Dahlia Society Silver Medal, Best Dahlia Exhibit – Neal Hatch

Peter Read Memorial Trophy,  – Dahlia Championship Neal Hatch 

The Beaton Challenge Cup, Highest Points Flower Classes – Neal Hatch

Bincombe Cup, Best Exhibit, Cut Flower Classes – Graham Edwards

Gladioli Award Best exhibit, Gladioli Classes – Bill Howarth

Coronation Silver Challenge Cup, Best Exhibit, Pot Plants –Shaun Vallard

Begonia Award Best exhibit Begonia Classes – Shaun Vallard

Upwey and Broadwey Memorial Amateur Produce Challenge Cup Highest points, Novice Classes – Hazel Brooks

Sackville Hamilton Challenge Cup Best Exhibit Floral Decoration- Fiona Penny

The Howard Cup Highest Points, Preserves and Cookery – Chris Warner

The Richard’s Trophy Best Exhibit, Preserves and Cookery –   Sue Brant

Westbrook Cup Best Exhibit Handicrafts – Sheila Snuggs

Redlands Cup Highest Points, Photography in Spring and Summer Shows – Shaun Vallard

Cup for the Highest Points in Group 1, Children’s Classes –  Henry Warner

The Virgin Challenge Cup Highest Points in Group 2, Children’s Classes –  Evie-May Warner

The Banksian Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society – Bill Howarth

The efco Trophy Highest Points gained in Show – Bill Howarth

OUR SHOW IN PICTURES

Dahlia Championship. Winning entry by Neal Hatch

 

Three Pot Plants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July News

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June garden visit. A dozen or so members visited Sarah Studley’s garden on the 12th June. We thank Sarah for an enjoyable afternoon.

Our next event will be the Summer Show on 16th August. Please try to enter as there are a variety of classes to suit all ages. See the ‘Shows’ link to download the schedule. Schedules will also be available from Read’s Florist on Dorchester Road.

Three Pot Plants – Shaun Vallard

Our programme of talks begins on September 4th at 7.30pm when the speaker will be from the Gold Club. Please remember to bring your geranium and fuchsia plants for judging.

You may also be interested in the following events organised by Beaminster Horticultural Society. Click below for details.

July meeting        Coach Trip Bristol Botanic Garden

June Events

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IMPORTANT CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO POSSIBLE BAD WEATHER 

Our next event is on June 12th INSTEAD OF THE 5TH when members are invited to Sarah Studley’s garden at Higher Manor Farm, Littlemead, DT3 5DL from 3pm. Thanks to Sarah for the invitation.

Our Plant Sale on 10th May was a great success raising valuable funds for the Society. Many thanks to all who contributed in any way.

 

Other events in the County that you may be interested in;

Winfrith Garden Club are holding their Open Gardens weekend on 21st and 22nd June. Entrance is £5  and there will be tea and cakes on Saturday and cream teas on Sunday. Sounds inviting!

May Report

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On May 1st our members enjoyed an excellent talk by Steve Jeffries on pruning. Steve is very knowledgeable and covered all aspects of pruning ,including ‘what’ ‘when’ and ‘how’. He also demonstrated on some of the plants that he brought along. He answered numerous questions from the audience. A very enjoyable and informative evening.

Our Plant Sale takes place on Saturday 10th May at Upwey Memorial Hall from 2pm. Tables can be booked by ringing 01305 813942 or emailing shows@budhs.org.uk non members included.

On Thursday 5th June members have kindly been invited to Sarah Studley’s garden at North Manor Farm, Littlemead from 3pm. Many thanks to Sarah.

There are no meetings in July and August but don’t forget the Summer Show on August 16th, full details on the ‘Shows’ link.

We return on September 4th with a talk by the Gardens Group Gold Club. Please remember to bring the fuchsia and geranium plants for the speaker to judge. There is a prize!

A beautiful yellow Azalea

 

Future Events

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The April meeting was very interesting when two members of Weymouth Parks Department spoke to us about how the green spaces of Weymouth were looked after. Several members asked questions which were answered in detail.

Our next event is a visit to Poundbury Garden Centre on April 24th. Members should arrive by 6pm and meet in the Engine Room where we will be given a short talk before shopping with a good discount. Purchases can be delivered free the next day if required.

Our next meeting is on May 1st. at St Nicholas and St. Laurence School at 7.30pm. We have had to change the speaker so now Steve Jeffries will be talking about pruning, He is a very experienced horticulturalist who gives very good talks,

The Annual Plant Sale takes place on 10th May at the Upwey Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue at 2pm. Stalls are free but 20% of takings go to the Society. Plants can also be donated to the Society stall. Refreshments will be available.

Members’ Gardens. Please send your photos to shows@budhs.org.uk

Magnolia in full bloom

December News

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all our members, past present and future.

Our year ended with a Christmas supper and quiz on December 5th.

Thirty-seven members and guests attended and enjoyed the evening. Our Chairman, Shaun Vallard was quizmaster, asking twenty questions.

Six teams took part.

 

The team on the left were the winners.

The Mary Middlemass Plate is awarded annually to the winner of the Flower/Plant of The Month competition. This year it was presented to Eve Morris. We would like more members to take part, just bring along a flower or plant, or both, to each meeting. These will be judged by the speaker and points awarded accordingly.

There is no meeting in January but we look forward to seeing you on February 6th when David Ennals will give us a talk entitled ‘Bonsai for Beginners’.

Spring Show Schedules are available from the Show Secretary or by downloading from the ‘Shows’ link.

Autumn Report

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Christmas Meal and Quiz, 5th December. Please ring 01305 814887, email join@budhs.org.uk or 01305 813942 email shows @budhs.org.uk by 25th November if you wish to attend and have not already put your name down. £8 payable on the night.

On November 7th Fiona Penny demonstrated seasonal floral arrangements. This was an excellent meeting with Fiona giving plenty of tips on creating displays and information about alternatives to floral foam (oasis). She made 6 different designs, using different methods, including oasis, biodegradable foam, chicken wire and a pin holder. We also learnt how to make a wreath frame.

More Show Successes

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Next Meeting; October 3rd, Pot Plants, an informative talk by Mark Read.

Our Secretary Neil, had great success at the Dorset County Show. He won the Trophy for highest points in the Homecraft cookery.

We entered the Dorset Federation Inter-Society Show at Tarrant Keynestone on Sunday 15th September. We won three trophies this year, the Harry Dawes Trophy for best pot plant, the Joy Collins Shield for best Cactus/Succulent exhibit and the cup for Highest Points in the Homecraft Section. In all, we achieved 16 firsts, 9 seconds, and 8 thirds. Well worth the very early morning start.

Neil’s Orchid, best Pot Plant

Best Cactus/Succulent Exhibit

Homecraft Collective – 5 items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other first prize winning exhibits;

You may be interested in visiting the following event.

Dahlia Festival Poster ARK v2