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Open Gardens on Sunday
Posted in Gardens, Young people on Wednesday June 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Call for tombola prizes and plants
Posted in Gardens, Young people on Wednesday June 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich & District Horticultural Society are calling for contributions to their plant stall and for tombola prizes for the Open Gardens & Children’s Horticultural Show Day (Sunday 21st June 2009).
Prizes and/or plants can be left at Hallcliffe House in advance or brought to the Memorial Hall on the morning of the Show. Many thanks to all those who support one our busiest days of the year.
Children’s Horticultural Show Schedule
Posted in Gardens, Young people on Saturday June 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Children’s Horticultural Show is on Sunday 21st June. Entries must be brought to the Memorial Hall between 9-30 and 11-30 am on the Sunday morning. (Note: the Geranium classes are only open to children attending Parwich pre-School and Parwich Primary School.)
The Show will be open for viewing from 2pm and exhibits can not be removed until after the prizes are presented at 5pm.
Hanging Basket Competition
Posted in Flora, Gardens on Friday June 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Open Gardens & Children’s Show
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Young people on Wednesday June 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Call for Plants and Prizes
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Young people on Monday June 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich & District Horticultural Society are calling for contributions to their plant stall and tombola prizes for the Open Gardens & Children’s Horticultural Show Day (Sunday 21st June 2009).
Prizes and/or plants can be left at Hallcliffe House in advance or brought to the Memorial Hall on the morning of the Show. Many thanks to all those who support one of our busiest days of the year.
Flowers in the garden
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Photography on Thursday June 4, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to John FS for this floral appetizer. Hopefully it will encourage people to come along to Open Gardens on Sunday 21st June;
Open Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Tuesday June 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
If you would like to open your garden on Sunday 21st June, please could you let Mike or Dot know by Saturday.
Help is always needed on the 21st, setting up the Memorial Hall, clearing up, serving cream teas and washing up or making scones. If you are able to spare an hour please ring Pat if you are interested in helping with the teas etc and Mike if you can help in any other way.
Mike & Dot – 456
Pat – 455
The Annual Open Gardens and Children’s Show are a super village afternoon and it’s success is due to the hard work put in by the Horticultural Society and those who open their gardens. Please come and support the afternoon. Remember that the funds raised then go towards supporting the Show in September and other projects in the village.
Parwich garden featured in The English Garden magazine.
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday May 26, 2009| 1 Comment »
In the current (June 2009) edition of The English Garden magazine, you can find a six-page photo-feature on the garden at Creamery Cottage.
The feature (“Peak of perfection”) starts on page 42 of the magazine. At the end of the article, there’s a plug for Parwich Gardens Open Day on Sunday June 21st – so let’s hope that the magazine sends a few more horticultural enthusiasts in our direction!
Hoodlums in Parwich Garden
Posted in Gardens, Ornithology on Tuesday May 26, 2009| 2 Comments »
PEACOCKS
Since Saturday my garden is being trashed and my poultry terrorised by the hoodlum antics of a pair of Peafowl. The worst part about it is that they seem to be thoroughly enjoying themselves here and are showing no signs of moving on.
Will the owner please come to claim them as soon as possible.
Michael Hart tel: 456.
Time for Summer Bedding Plants and Baskets…
Posted in Gardens, People, Services on Saturday May 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
It’s the time of year where many of us start thinking about summer bedding plants, baskets and containers…
Leatherbritches Nursery, owned and run by our own Bill Whitfield (affectionately known to some as “Big Bill”), is definitely worth a visit.
There is a large selection of summer bedding plants to enable you to make your own fantastic displays and for those with less time there is a range of pre-planted baskets and containers that you can put straight out in the garden. Instant effects with none of the hassle!
As well as the summer bedding plants, there are herbaceous perennials / shrubs and alpines etc.
If you’re not a flower person, there is an excellent range of vegetable plants.
The nursery is opposite the Bentley Brook pub and is open 7 days a week from 9.30 to 5.30.
Bill offers free delivery to the village and a discount for locals / villagers.
You can contact the nursery on 07713 743295 or for out of hours enquiries contact Bill on 390571.
More flowers
Posted in Gardens, Photography on Sunday May 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Bluebell Wood
Posted in 2009, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday May 10, 2009| 1 Comment »
A few weeks ago, parwich.org published some photographs of the glorious daffodils in Dorothy L’s woodland garden. Alas, the daffs have gone over now and the onerous task of dead-heading is well under way.
We have good news however. Dorothy’s woodland garden is looking more spectacular than ever. The bluebells are flowering and make a breathtaking scene. 
Thanks again to Dorothy for allowing us to enjoy her garden through these pictures. Click on ‘Continue Reading’ for a floral feast!
Free Entry to Lea Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Tuesday May 5, 2009| Leave a Comment »
If you are a member of the Horticultural Society then you can have free access to the wonderful Lea Gardens, near Matlock. Entry to the gardens is normally £4 but to join the Horticultural Society it only costs £2 per year! Pay your membership to Nia, Dot or Mike H or Ben. If you would like to borrow the society’s tickets to the gardens ring Liz H (302) or Ben (665), ideally by the day before.
Lea Gardens is a unique collection of highly acclaimed rhododendrons, azaleas kalmias and other plants collected from the far corners of the world. Throughout May it is a true delight, open from 10am to 5pm, with a small plant centre and tea rooms.
The Gardens are sited on the remains of a medieval millstone quarry and cover an area of approximately 4 acres (1.6ha) on a wooded hillside. The excellent rock Garden contain a huge variety of alpines with acers, dwarf conifers, heathers and spring bulbs. 
Bird life has been encouraged in quiet woodland walks below the main gardens. This area, planted with ornamental trees and specie rhododendrons, contains many assorted bird-boxes donated by friends of Lea Gardens. The colours, scents and natural bird life can best be appreciated on a quiet weekday.
Spring Plant Fair – Culland Hall, Brailsford this Sunday.
Posted in Gardens on Thursday April 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
SPRING PLANT FAIR at Culland Hall
Near Brailsford – just off the A52.
SUNDAY, 26 APRIL, 11 am to 4 pm
Unusual Plants for sale from many leading specialist nurseries and R.H.S. Exhibitors
The Gardens at Culland Hall are also open – Parkland setting with wide terraced lawns and areas designed as rooms, white garden, colour theme borders, 19th century walled kitchen garden, woodland walk, hot border and much more.
Refreshments available all day – Entrance £3.50; children FREE; FREE car park!
All profits to The Mid-Derbyshire Association for Mobile Physiotherapy
This is a lovely plant fair. Last year we had plants that were being “launched” at Chelsea! So good to get the jump on fellow gardeneners… There is a fine collection of rare plants and trees on the grounds and thanks to the lovely recent weather, the garden is coming along nicely, so there should be lots to see!
Also, they have a fine collection of rare breed chickens and lovely Lleyn and Jacob sheep.
It is worth noting that Mobile Physio covers the southern Dales, including our own Parwich. I’m sure you’ve seen Beverley’s van in the village over the years offering free physiotherapy to the housebound.
Thanks to Debbie for this information.
A message from Parwich and District Horticultural Society.
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday April 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
PDHS is thriving, despite the loss of much of the expertise and experience of previous members. While we still attach great importance to being able to grow and show the perfect dahlia and chrysanthemum, we also cater for the other end of the gardening spectrum: those who get excited when they manage to produce a broad bean!
All members should by now have received the latest calendar, listing the dates of the up and coming trips and events. If you have not received one of these, then you may find your membership has lapsed…
Membership is £2 per annum, and the year runs from October to September. Membership gives you many benefits, including subsidised places on trips and cheap entry into the main show. For example, the trips to Consall Hall (20th May) and to Arley Hall gardens (22nd July) will cost £10 for members and £15 for non-members.
If anyone wishes to renew their membership or join the society, please can they see Nia Linnell (661) or Dot and Mike Hart (456).
Every year we make changes to the classes for you to exhibit in. The home produce section continues to expand, as does the unusual looking vegetable. There really is something for everyone: young or old, green fingered or not. The society is now working with the school, helping to help them grow their own produce which they will then eat and sell.
Please do check up on your membership, and don’t miss out on any PDHS events!
Dorothy’s beautiful woodland garden
Posted in 2009, Gardens, Posts of Note on Sunday April 5, 2009| 3 Comments »
As you round the corner by the turn-off to the School, a rather special sight greets your eyes. Over the last few years, an area of ‘wilderness’ has been transformed into a calming, charming woodland garden. This transformation has been achieved thanks to an enormous amount of hard work by Dorothy L, who has realised her vision to establish meandering paths and wild flowers in a natural setting.
One of the joys of Spring is to see the daffodils bloom in this area. This year, they are magnificent. Here is Dorothy tending her garden:
Dorothy has kindly allowed us to photograph aspects of her garden. Click on each image to enlarge it.
Wednesday – A Garden Talk.
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Tuesday March 31, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Another Community Event – Everyone Welcome – Come & listen to this excellent Royal Horticultural Speaker whose garden has been featured on the BBC.
A Shady Place – A Down to Earth Garden Talk
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Saturday March 28, 2009| 1 Comment »
Stuart Dixon travels widely, sharing his love of the traditional English garden in “down to earth” talks to horticultural societies. He is a Royal Horticultural Society, Hardy Plant NCCPG & GCS and National Trust speaker, much of his knowledge and expertise being gained from the restoration of his own 18th Century garden at Hebb’s Farmhouse near Nottingham, which has been featured on BBC TV. So come and enjoy an informative evening organised by The Horticultural Society – Another Community Event.
Trip to Bridgemere Gardens – 10 places still available
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday March 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There are 10 places available on the trip to Bridgemere Gardens on Tuesday April 14th. The bus leaves at 9.30am from The Green and will leave the gardens at 5pm. It is an Over 60’s event but adults of all ages are welcome. For non member there is a £10 charge. Please ring Alan L on 279 to secure your place.
Horticultural Programme for 2009.
Posted in Gardens, Societies, Young people on Thursday February 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There are lots of interesting trips, talks and shows being organised by Parwich & District Horticultural Society for 2009. Everyone is welcome. To book or make enquiries regarding trips please ring Liz Henbury on 302.
- April, Wednesday 1st – Talk ‘A Shady Place’ with Stuart Dixon
- May, Wednesday 20th – Visit to Consall Hall Gardens A 70 acre haven of beauty and tranquillity set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Churnet Valley, high above Consall Forge with it’s canal and steam trains.
- June, Sunday 21st – Open Gardens & Childrens Show
- July, Wednesday 22nd – Visit and guided tour of Arley Hall & Gardens The Gardens, which are amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for their vitality, variety and historical interest and are particularly celebrated for the magnificent double herbaceous border. The Hall is an impressive example of a Victorian country house built in the Elizabethan style.
- September, Sunday 6th – Horticultural Show
- October, Thursday 8th – Bob Matthews Quiz
- November, Friday 6th – AGM & Social Evening
Help needed this Sunday – Gardening at School
Posted in Gardens, School on Friday February 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Whatever the weather on Sunday we need your help.
We need people to muck in and help prepare the ground for our new and exciting gardening project, the old plants need to be cleared ready for the hard landscaping which will be happening over half term.
So please join us at school, in the appropriate weather clothing at 12pm on Sunday 15th February, children must be accompained by an adult. Nia & Rebecca will be leading this project.
Everyone and we mean everyone is welcome.
Sun and frost
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday January 13, 2009| 2 Comments »
The sun and frost in recent days have been especially dramatic – there are also a lot of natural sounds to listen to when all else is still in the village!
Seed Order Reminder
Posted in Gardens on Saturday January 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
To take advantage of the discount, PDHS members please let me have your 2009 Suttons Seeds orders before 20th January.
Remember there is generally 45% off seed orders and 10% off other catalogue items.
Thanks
Dot
PS Let me know if you need a catalogue (tel. 456).
Given the Horticultural Society membership is only £2 per year, you are into profit with orders of as little as £4-50. Save twice: first on your seed orders, and second on the flowers and vegetables you produce.
Horticultural Society has new officers
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Saturday November 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
At last night’s Parwich & District Horticultural Society’s AGM the following Officers were elected unopposed:
- Chair: Nia Linnell
- Vice Chair: vacant
- Treasurer: Ben Bennett
- Secretary: Mike Hart
Peter Rawlins stood down from the Committee, to the thanks of the Society for his long service and hopes to be able to continue to draw on his expertise and knowledge.
The Society also elected two new Committee Members and Ben Bennett as our Memorial Hall Representative. Outgoing Chair Peter Trewhitt thanked everyone for all the support he and the Society have received over the past year. He continues as a committee member.
The Society enthusiastically committed to an active role in Parwich Primary School’s ‘Growing Together‘ project. Anyone wanting to volunteer to support developing a productive vegetable garden at the School please contact Nia L, Helen P or Rebeca J.
Horticultural Society AGM
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday November 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »
click on poster to enlarge
Growing Together in Parwich
Posted in Environment, Gardens, School on Tuesday November 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Primary School recently submitted a bid to provide funding that would enable them to improve our school grounds in a sustainable ‘green’ project.
Congratulations to the School; they have been awarded £7000, which along with the Morrisons’ ‘Let’s Grow’ vouchers (you can still leave any vouchers at the School) and the support of the local Park Rangers means they can begin to develop areas around school.
They have a plan, but now need volunteers to help make this a reality. If you or anyone within our community would like to be part of this project, please hand your name and contact details in to Mrs Rodgers (headteacher@parwich.derbyshire.sch.uk) at the School. The idea is that staff, children, parents and our community will work together.
Also, the Parwich & District Horticultural Society will be discussing how they can support this project at their AGM on Friday. So, members of the Society: have a think for Friday on how you help.
Morrisons ‘Let’s Grow’ vouchers
Posted in Gardens, School on Monday October 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Primary School are collecting Morrisons ‘Let’s Grow‘ vouchers, so if you get any please put them in the School letter box (or post them to Parwich Primary School, Parwich, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1QJ).
Horticultural AGM
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Saturday October 18, 2008| Leave a Comment »
click on poster to enlarge
Consall Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Out & About on Friday October 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Martin C also has passed on this tip from his mother-in-law, Joan S (moved to Ashbourne but not forgotten), that Consall Gardens in Staffordshire are well worth visiting. The Gardens are open every Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from Good Friday to the end of October, so there is still time to visit before the end of the mseason. Would this be a good destination for a future Horticultural Society trip?
On reclaimed industrial land this 70 acres of landscape garden are the creation of one man, William Podmore, over many years. There is interest through out the year. (more…)
Manure poisoning vegetables!
Posted in Gardens on Friday October 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Do you know about this weed killer that can be found in manure, and that damages vegetables?
Martin C asked us to check if people are aware of the risk from some manure to garden plants. One particular hormone based weedkiller, aminopyralid, used by some farmers, can stay active in grass even after going through a horse’s digestive system. Gardeners have recently been finding typical signs of damage with curled leaves (see photo from the RHS site) in their plants, particularly vegetables.
Gardeners’ Question Time’s Chris Beardshaw says, ‘It’s potentially a huge problem which can affect ornamental plants as well as vegetables.’ (more…)
Shrub Sale
Posted in Classified adverts, Gardens, Project Parwich on Tuesday September 30, 2008| 1 Comment »
Some photos of Sunday’s Horticultural Show
Posted in 2008, Events, Gardens, Posts of Note on Thursday September 11, 2008| 2 Comments »
Flower & Vegetable Show report
Posted in 2008, Events, Gardens, Posts of Note on Monday September 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to the Horticulture Society for the following write up of their 58th Annual Flower & Vegetable Show:
Despite the dullest August on record and flash floods the day before the Show, washing some regular exhibitors vegetables away, entries were only a little down on last year. However, despite this the village put on an excellent display.
The Horticultural Society are particularly grateful to the commitment of the judges. Mr R Hill of Dronfield worked particularly hard this year judging the local flowers as usual, the local vegetables in place of Mrs Hill who was unwell and also jointly the open chrysanthemum classes as the planned judge had to withdraw because of a family commitment. Mr W K Wilkins of Bradley judged the dahlias and jointly with Mr Hill the chrysanthemums. Mrs M Oldfield of Buxton, a former head of catering at M & S judged the home produce section. This was her first year as one of our judges and we hope we will see her again in the future. The organisers were particularly impressed that she noted that she was served an M & S quiche for lunch. Last but not least we would also like to thank Emma of Absolutely Fabulous in Ashbourne for stepping in at the last minute to very professionally judge the floral art.
The Society would also like to give a big thank you to all who worked so hard to make the day a success. As can be seen from the list of trophy winners below Tony and Rita very nearly swept the board. (more…)
Parwich Flower & Vegetable Show
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Saturday September 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The Horticultural Society offers its commiserations to all effected by the flood, and hopes you get sorted out soon. It was impressive to see the Shop/Pub trading more or less as usual at the same time as the clean up operation was going on. They certainly deserve to do well in the Best Community Pub award in ten days or so. Well the Show must go on.
If you have any flowers, fruit or vegetables left (at least Mike and Dot don’t need to pick theirs, the flood has spread them across the lawn) please bring you entries along between 8am and 11am on Sunday morning (7th Sept). If you crop has been washed away come along at 3pm for the auction of produce so you can still stock up your freezer.
Horticulture Show on Sunday
Posted in Events, Gardens on Friday September 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Disappointed because the Snail Trail is postponed, never mind you will have more cash for the auction of produce on Sunday afternoon (just after 3pm)
2008 Flower & Vegetable Show on Sunday
Posted in Events, Gardens on Thursday September 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Have you thought about entering the Horticultural Show on Sunday? There are classes for flowers, flower arranging, fruit, vegetables and home produce. The local classes are judged in relation to what is entered, so don’t assume your produce will not win a prize. Enter a few classes and you are almost guaranteed to win something. Don’t forget the massive auction of produce after the presentation at 3pm. Click on the photo below to see the full Schedule.
Paper copies with entry forms are available at the Legion and the Sycamore
Parwich Horticultural Show
Posted in Events, Gardens on Thursday August 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget, this year’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show is to take place on Sunday 7th September in the Memorial Hall.
This year’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show is to take place on Sunday 7th September in the Memorial Hall. Classes are within the following categories:
The 2008 Parwich Annual Flower & Vegetable Show Schedule is available via the Sycamore Inn, the Shop and the Legion or by clicking here to see it on-line. Do have a think about entering, and don’t forget about the auction of produce at the end of the Show. (There are some great bargains to be had, and much fun trying to stop your rivals buying the best Victoria Sponge or the largest marrow.)
For more details contact Mike H tel. 456 or Peter T tel. 287
Secret Gardens of Bakewell – This Sunday
Posted in Events, Gardens on Friday August 22, 2008| 1 Comment »
SECRET GARDENS OF BAKEWELL from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday 24th August.
It is a chance to see parts of Bakewell not normally available, there are some lovely garden treasures tucked away, some are large & some small, with interesting plant collections and fabulous views – all are very access friendly. The gardens are situated around Bridge Street, Bath Street, Castle Street, Milford and Holme Lane, so it is a distinctly “watery” theme. Refreshments at the MEDWAY CENTRE, (near Lloyds Bank) with plant sales and Traidcraft. One charge of £4 at any garden entrance gives access to all gardens, maps also available from the Tourist Office. Visit gardens in any order. Free shuttlebus from Rutland Square, but the majority are only minutes from here. All proceeds will support the continuing work of OXFAM. Look out for green balloons on the day. All welcome! Contact: 01629 813392
For a large printable map click on the map.
Parwich Annual Flower & Vegetable Show
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Sunday August 10, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This year’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show is to take place on Sunday 7th September in the Memorial Hall. Classes are within the following categories:
Local
- Flowers
- Pot plants
- Floral Art
- Vegetables & Fruit
- Children’s
- Preserves & Cookery
Open
- Chrysanthemums
- Dahlias
- Other Flowers
- Floral Art
The Local Classes are open to anyone living within 4 miles of Parwich and the Open Class are open to all.
The 2008 Parwich Annual Flower & Vegetable Show Schedule is now available via the Sycamore Inn, the Shop and the Legion. Also click here to see the Schedule on-line. Do have a think about entering, and don’t forget about the auction of produce at the end of the Show. (There are some great bargains to be had, and much fun trying to stop your rivals buying the best Victoria Sponge or the largest marrow.)
For more details contact Mike H tel. 456 or Peter T tel. 287
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