Marshalswick Horticultural Society

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.

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/

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 !

06/04/2026

Master mind - Marshalswick Horticultural Society Annual Quiz April 13th

13/03/2026

Mothers day - give a bunch of Daffodils even better take mum to a daffodil garden

05/03/2026

Thanks to Vicky for a great talk about Soil Squad - looking forward to a site visit in May when we are going to build a Johnson - Su composter . Keep a look out for the date.

26/02/2026

Thankyou for all those that spotted my mistake with the next meeting date - its MONDAY MARCH 2ND

25/02/2026

Next meeting Monday 2nd November - 7.30pm Baptist Church Sherwood Avenue . Vicky from Soil Squad will be telling us all about composting and the connections soil can have with our health. All welcome - Guests £5 on the door , why not consider becoming a member, great speakers through out the winter months followed by a number of garden visits through out the summer.

22/02/2026

Join the hunt for rare daffodils - With hundreds of different daffodils thought to be found in the UK, thee RHS are calling on you to log where daffodils are blooming in your area. They will ask some basic information such as colour, type and height. RHS scientists will use this information to help understand environmental influences on daffodils, buyer preferences and spread.

They are also calling for you to join the search for three specific daffodils that are either at risk or thought to be extinct in the UK. Locating these daffodils will help us aid their survival, better understand our gardening heritage, and even enable preservation of genetic material that could be valuable for future breeding of daffodils in the face of a changing climate. See the attached for more information.

We are mapping the UK's daffodils and trying to locate three rare varieties. Can you help?With hundreds of different daffodils thought to be found in the UK,...

20/02/2026

Starlings on the lawn probably a sign of leather jackets. Despite last years hot summer I was convinced that any flying crane fly - Daddy long legs would struggle to lay their eggs, how wrong I was and I have an infested patch on my lawn. However its so wet they are close to the surface and with luck the starlings will devour them all for breakfast