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Our next event is the summer show on Saturday, the 19th of July in the village hall opening at 2 pm. Please come and support us and see the exhibits and enjoy a delicious tea. Better still why not … [Read more...] about July 2025

We have experienced the driest and hottest spring on record and this is obviously going to have consequences right through the growing season. At time of writing (12th May) there is no substantial … [Read more...] about May 2025

2025 is turning out to be a rather difficult year in the garden. We have had the driest spring on record which will probably lead to a slow germination of crops planted outside and having to spend an … [Read more...] about March 2025

Our first show of the year is on the 15th March in the village hall. Schedules, entry forms and guidance can be obtained from committee members and The Five Bells. Doors open at 2.00pm and as well … [Read more...] about February 2025

February can be a difficult and frustrating month in the garden. Although the days are getting longer it is still cold with frosts at night. Also there is little sign of the spring to come except the … [Read more...] about January 2025

The shortest day , Christmas and the New Year have all passed. The days are slowly beginning to lengthen although it remains cold and wet. Hopefully you have cleaned the greenhouse and poly tunnel … [Read more...] about December 2024

As we approach the shortest day it is time to reflect on the passing year and plan for the future. Personally I found 2024 a difficult year with a wet delayed spring and perhaps a lack of summer … [Read more...] about November 2024

As I write this in mid October we have just had our first frost and the winter months are now with us. The arrival of a frost will hasten the falling of leaves. These are best removed regularly … [Read more...] about October 2024

We held our autumn show on the 14th of September. Although the vegetables and flowers on display were of the highest quality we failed to get many entries in the cookery flower arranging and … [Read more...] about September 2024

Our last show of the year is on Saturday 14th September in the village hall. Doors open at 2.00pm to reveal a mass of wonderful exhibits and a lovely tea so do come. September really marks the … [Read more...] about August 2024

Our next event is the autumn show on Saturday 14th September at 2pm in the village hall. Free entry, interesting exhibits and a delicious tea but best of all why not enter! August is probably the … [Read more...] about July 2024

Our next show is on Saturday 13th July in the village hall. Doors open at 2pm but better still why not enter? Schedules and entry forms are available from the Five Bells or any committee member. There … [Read more...] about June 2024

After one of the wettest winters on record it is now time to think about watering and how to do it and hope there is not going to be a hosepipe ban! Firstly rain water is best. It contains … [Read more...] about May 2024

Our next event is the plant sale on the 18th May in the Village Hall car park between 10am and 12 midday. A wide selection of flower and vegetable plants will be available as well as plenty of advice … [Read more...] about April 2024

The arrival of April brings with it a multitude of tasks to do in the garden and vegetable plot. By mid April it is safe to place tomato plants in the borders of greenhouses and poly tunnels. There … [Read more...] about March 2024

Our Spring Show is on Saturday 23rd March in the village hall from 2.00pm. Entries should be with me by 6.00pm on the Friday before or between 7.30 and 8.30 at the village hall. Schedules and entry … [Read more...] about February 2024

At last the days are getting appreciably longer and the growing season is nearly upon us. Finish pruning apple , pears and quinces by removing any dead , diseased and crossing branches. Try and … [Read more...] about January 2024