Marshalswick Horticultural Society

Marshalswick Horticultural Society Welcome to the official page of the Marshalswick Horticultural Society. Promoting gardening and horticulture in the St Albans area. Everyone welcome.

The Marshalswick Horticultural Society, founded in 1957, has a membership of about 200 households, the majority of which live in Marshalswick, St Albans but some come from further afield. The main aim of the Society is the encouragement of horticulture in all ways – this includes evening talks, coach trips and open gardens. Activities of the Society include:
*six talks per year on a range of topic

s of horticultural interest, often with unusual plants for sale. These talk place on the first Monday of Feb, March Sept, Oct, Nov and December at the Baptist Church behind The Quadrant.
*an AGM with a plant sale and exchange and a draw for tickets for the Hampton Court Flower Show.
*two coach trips per year to gardens of great horticultural interest and, often, ones which are not normally open to the public
*a tea party in August for members to meet one another and chat in a private garden over tea and cakes
*a newsletter three to four times per year
*sales of mushroom compost in March at discounted prices
*occasional plant sales
*an opportunity for members to present a decorative arrangement to be judged at some of the talks

Summer party - St Mary’s church 2-5pm
08/08/2026

Summer party - St Mary’s church 2-5pm

The hot weather continues and most of us are out every evening with the watering can trying to keep things alive - if yo...
08/07/2026

The hot weather continues and most of us are out every evening with the watering can trying to keep things alive - if you you have to plant some thing out there are a couple of things that you can do to help retain moisture - grow a green manure and mow off, the mulch will help stop the soil drying out or water and then place cardboard on the surface which will stop it drying out. You can also take advantage of the heat for killing off weeds - lay a sheet of black polythene over infested areas, the weeds will cook underneth.

Summer visit is next week, we are off to visit the plant nursery of Moore & Moore in Essex. Lynne came along to talk to ...
10/06/2026

Summer visit is next week, we are off to visit the plant nursery of Moore & Moore in Essex. Lynne came along to talk to us about suitable plants for clay soils during the winter - so it will be great to see the nursery . Its a Chelsea Gold Medal winning, small, independent, family run nursery based in Billericay, Essex. They specialise in shade tolerant and woodland plants but also have a choice selection of plants which are a magnet for pollinating insects.
We are combining this with a visit to Barnards Farm who also happen to hold the National Malus collection.

Summer time is here when the NGS garden scheme is in full swing, there are lots of gardens locally to visit some are tic...
20/05/2026

Summer time is here when the NGS garden scheme is in full swing, there are lots of gardens locally to visit some are ticketed events and must be booked in advance - Serge Hill a favourite is on Sunday 7th June - but closer to home one of our members is opening his garden on 30th May in Rose walk, please support this and book your ticket . https://ngs.org.uk/

Veg -Whilst we are all passionate about the shrubs in the garden, flowering annuals, roses and the lawn - dont forget th...
01/05/2026

Veg -Whilst we are all passionate about the shrubs in the garden, flowering annuals, roses and the lawn - dont forget the veg. You only need a small area to produce fresh salads. Or you could mix some veg in your borders as in the traditional French way. A potager garden, originating in France, is designed to be both productive and beautiful, blending edible plants with ornamental elements to create a harmonious outdoor space. Unlike traditional vegetable gardens with straight rows, potagers often feature geometrically shaped beds, compact layouts, and artistic arrangements that make the garden visually engaging while supplying fresh ingredients for the kitchen. The garden is typically located near the house for easy access and frequent harvesting. Give it a try !

Master mind - Marshalswick Horticultural Society Annual Quiz April 13th
06/04/2026

Master mind - Marshalswick Horticultural Society Annual Quiz April 13th

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Saint Albans
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