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Archive for the ‘Gardens’ Category
The Eco Committee & 150 Year Anniversary Garden Update
Posted in Environment, Gardens, Photography, School, Young people on Monday December 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
LEATHERBRITCHES NURSERY
Posted in Gardens on Wednesday November 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Daffodil Time?
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Weather on Sunday November 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Kevin S writes: Today’s weather stats confirm what we all know: that the warm autumn continues (despite the fog). Even so, I was a bit shocked this morning when I saw daffodils coming up in the garden. Remembering JFS’s photos of apple blossom, primroses and ceanothus from way, way back in October, I decided to [...]
Sutton Seed order – massive discounts
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Monday November 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Sutton Seeds & Ferndale Lodge Each year the Parwich and District Horticultural Society order seeds from Suttons on behalf of their members. By doing this together we are eligible for a bulk order discount. This year the discount is likely to be 40%, but could be as high as 52% if we maintain the level [...]
Spider, Spider
Posted in Gardens, Photography on Monday November 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I saw this in the garden and thought that the colours of the spider were lovely – is it a common orb weaver?
Has Spring come early to Parwich?
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Photography on Wednesday October 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
JF-S snapped these shots today, apple blossom and primroses in our garden, Lou’s primulas and John’s ceanothus. Put these with today’s “April” showers, do we know where we are? Yes – 19 days to Halloween and only 73 days to Christmas!!
60th Horticultural Show: photos and results
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Previous posts, Societies on Sunday September 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Visitors to this year’s 60th Horticultural Show were treated to another fine display of locally grown flowers, fruits and vegetables. Other categories included eggs, cakes, scones, biscuits, pies, quiches, bread, jams, chutneys, canapes and photographs. The prize-giving ceremony, which was presided over by Nia Linnell, saw Tony Marshall taking home no fewer than five trophies: [...]
60th Horticultural Show – this Sunday
Posted in Competition, Events, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Societies on Tuesday August 30, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Hanging Basket Competition – The Results
Posted in Competition, Flora, Gardens, People, Photography, Previous posts, Societies on Friday August 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mr Bill Whitfield, of Leatherbritches Nursery, has very kindly judged the baskets for us again. He looked at 29 baskets altogether and it was quite a task for him to decide which one to put in 3rd place. Here are the three winners. Michael Hart, Secretary of the Horticultural Society. First prize – Two of Jack Cundy’s three [...]
Plant fair at Osmaston
Posted in Events, Flora, Gardens, Out & About on Saturday July 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow (Sunday) at Osmaston Park, there will be a summer plant fair, featuring “quality plants from highly respected specialists and growers offering herbaceous perennials, alpines, shrubs, climbers, cottage garden favourites and lots more”. The event will bring together many of the top Midland and Northern plant nurseries. Entry is £2.oo, parking is free, and the [...]
Trip to Felley Priory Garden & Hebbs Farm
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Saturday July 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The coach was completely full as we set off to Felley Priory Garden, situated a few miles from Heanor. The weather was kind, and a pleasant morning was spent by all wandering through the 2.5 acre garden. There were some very unusual plants but luckily the gardener was on hand to help identify any that were not [...]
The Big Butterfly Count
Posted in Environment, Gardens on Wednesday July 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As this year’s Big Butterfly Count is about to get underway, here is some more information about the project, which might appeal to anyone with an interest in nature conservation. The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide survey, which aims to help in assessing the health of our environment. 10,000 people took part last year, [...]
Trip to Felley Priory & Hebb’s Farm
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder for those of you who reserved a place on the Parwich and District Horticultural Society trip to Felley Priory and Hebb’s Farm on Wednesday 13th July. The coach will leave Parwich at 9.30am from the Green, and return at approx 5.30pm. If you have booked a place and now cannot make it [...]
Thank You from Flaxdale House
Posted in Gardens on Saturday June 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Flaxdale Garden & Art Exhibition 18th June – A big thank you Mike & Gill R would like to thank all those who visited our gardens and the exhibition of paintings on Saturday and helped to make it possible to contribute over £900 towards the charity, Derwent Rural Counselling Service. We could not have achieved [...]
Open Gardens: a thank you
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Thursday June 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On behalf of the Horticultural Society, Nia would like to thank everyone who was involved in making last Sunday’s Open Gardens such a successful event, raising over £1400 on the day.
Open Gardens and Children’s Horticultural Show: more pictures
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Previous posts on Monday June 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Courtesy of JF-S, here’s our second gallery of photos, starting with the Children’s Horticultural Show and continuing with photos of the Open Gardens.
Terra Nova School Staff Choir at Open Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Music, People, Photography on Monday June 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Ed L for sending us a photo of this prize-winning choir, captured in concert at the Drummond residence yesterday afternoon. Please click to enlarge.
Parwich Open Gardens – Photo Gallery
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Photography, Previous posts on Sunday June 19, 2011 | 2 Comments »
This year, eighteen Parwich gardens opened their doors to visitors – and with the rain thankfully holding off, this turned out to be another very successful event. As well as the various horticultural delights, villagers and visitors alike got to enjoy the splendid children’s show in the Memorial Hall, along with delicious cream teas and [...]
Open Gardens – follow the signs!
Posted in Gardens on Sunday June 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
There’s an additional visual treat in store for visitors to this year’s Open Gardens, as Lynette C and John H have created a wonderful array of numbered signs for each participating garden. We’ll be displaying the full set on the blog in due course.
What will I become?
Posted in Gardens, Photography on Sunday June 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Thank you to Rebecca for identifying this colourful caterpillar… I know what this is from bitter experience, a mullein moth, or will be, but not in my garden as I have declared war on them. If you want to see what they do to verbascum leaves pop by. The following information comes from the Gardeners [...]
Weekend of Gardens & Art
Posted in Arts, Gardens, Societies on Saturday June 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend sees two days packed with Gardens Open and Arts in Parwich , with cream teas, cakes and a BBQ. Saturday Flaxdale Garden and Art Exhibition – 10am – 6pm Lewis Noble Art Exhibition – 10am – 4pm Sunday Lewis Noble Art Exhibition – 10am – 4pm Opens Gardens & Childrens’ Horticultural Show [...]
Flaxdale Garden & Arts Day – Tomorrow
Posted in Arts, Gardens on Friday June 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Bric-à-brac If anyone has any suitable items that would otherwise go to a charity shop, we could put them on our bric-à-brac stall tomorrow. Any unsold items will be sent to a charity shop. Do call us on 390433 if you can help. Flaxdale Garden and Art Exhibition – Tomorrow – 10am to 6pm Every [...]
Open Gardens – Sunday
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday June 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you have any prizes for the Horticultural Society’s tombola for Open Gardens please either drop them off at Knob Hall or ring Will on 318 and he will collect them.
Flaxdale Garden & Art Exhibition
Posted in Arts, Gardens on Monday June 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone is welcome.
Tombola Prizes for Sunday
Posted in Competition, Gardens, Young people on Monday June 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Will Beesely is doing the Horticultural Society’s tombola for Open Gardens on Sunday and would be grateful for any prizes. Please either drop them off at Knob Hall or ring Will on 318 and he will collect them.
Wanted
Posted in Arts, Gardens on Friday June 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Hot water boiler Does anyone have a Hot water boiler they can lend Mike & Gill R for their fund raising charity event at Flaxdale House on 18thJune? Perhaps someone might know the whereabouts of the old water boiler from the Memorial Hall? If anyone has any ideas please telephone 390433. Bric-à-brac If anyone [...]
Flaxdale Garden & Art Exhibition
Posted in Arts, Gardens, People on Friday June 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Flaxdale Garden and Art Exhibition Saturday 18th June, 10am to 6pm Every year we make a great effort to try and get our gardens presentable for visitors to the village on Open Gardens day. This year we have decided to make the most of all our hard work and open our garden the day before [...]
Parwich Open Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Tuesday June 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Can You Help Out?
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday May 31, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Sue H has passed us the following request: I have just taken on an allotment and can’t dig it all in one go! Does anyone have any old carpet or black plastic to spare or to borrow? My number is 334.
Flaxdale Garden & Art Exhibition – 18th June
Posted in Arts, Gardens on Saturday May 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Trip to Harlow Carr
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Thursday May 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A great day was had at RHS Harlow Carr at Harrogate. Thank you to JF-S for taking the photos, which show some of the group enjoying a tour of the gardens. A big thank you to Rebecca for organising the trip on behalf of the Horticultural Society. The next trip is to Felley Priory Gardens [...]
Harlow Carr Tomorrow
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Just a quick reminder to those people who have booked to go on the trip to RHS Harlow Carr, tomorrow. Please meet on The Green at 9am.
Why not open your garden?
Posted in Gardens on Sunday May 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Culland Hall Plant Fair & Open Gardens 2011
Posted in Gardens on Thursday May 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Everything’s coming up roses at Culland Hall Annual Specialist Plant Fair and Open Gardens moves date to show Blooms at their best SUNDAY 19th JUNE 2011, 11am – 4pm The Specialist Plant Fair, held in aid of the Mid-Derbyshire Association for Mobile Physiotherapy, has become an annual treat for garden lovers. A hand-picked selection of [...]
Harlow Carr – Last Chance
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Thursday May 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last Chance to get tickets for the Horticultural Society trip to Harlow Carr on Wednesday 24th May. There are still a few spaces left on this trip leaving at 9am, returning approx 6.30pm. The cost is £8 to members and a further £2 for the guided tour which is optional. Please let Rebecca know [...]
Would you like to open your garden?
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday May 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dorothy’s Bluebell Wood
Posted in Gardens, Photography on Monday May 2, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Dorothy L’s wooded area has once again been glorious. The daffodil display was spectacular and now we have the treat of the bluebells. For those lucky enough to wander through the meandering paths, there is a special peaceful feel to the place. The sunlight dappling though the leaves onto the flowers below is magical. Dorothy kindly allowed [...]
Parwich Open Gardens – A date for your diary
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Wednesday April 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Film tonight and two great trips for the summer
Posted in Films, Gardens, Societies on Thursday March 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Deposits for the trips to Harlow Carr and/or Felley Priory and Hebb’s farmhouse can be paid to Rebecca tonight at the film show. Two great trips Wednesday 25th May – RHS Harlow Carr – departure 9am Harlow Carr is the Royal Horticultural Society’s northern garden. Rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias should be a highlight at this [...]
Parwich and District Horticultural Society News
Posted in Films, Flora, Gardens, Out & About, Societies on Monday March 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Final call for any members wanting to go on the trips to RHS Harlow Carr on Wednesday 25th May and Felley Priory and Hebb’s farmhouse on Wednesday 13th July. Please pay your deposits to Rebecca Jordan, Knob Hall, by the end of this month; after which we will open up the seats to non members [...]
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