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Derek Jones will be kicking off our exciting 2015/16 programme with a talk on the 'Secrets of Propagation' on Wednesday 18th March. For details, see the poster attached to this post. Our full programme of events can be found here.
On Wednesday, the Burton and Rossett Horticultural Society was proud to host ‘An Evening with Chris Beardshaw’ at Darland High School, Rossett. In front of a sold-out audience of 250 gardeners and gardening enthusiasts—perhaps the largest single event the Society has ever held in its 140-year history—Chris shared stories from a life devoted to horticulture.
Read MoreWe are experiencing very mild weather for this time of year. Pat Weir (President of the Society) has sent these photos from her garden, including passion flowers in full bloom!
Are you seeing anything similar? Leave a comment below or, if you have photographs, please email them to web@brhs.org.uk, and we will add them to this article.
Our next event on Wednesday 19th November is a demonstration by Mrs Wynne on how to create the perfect Christmas table decoration. This will be a hands-on session. If you would like to follow along, could you please bring the following:
Greenery
Oasis
A suitable saucer to hold the oasis
Scissors
If you wish, you can also bring Christmas baubles, small decorations, etc.
Of course, you're quite welcome to just watch the demonstration without taking part.
We look forward to seeing you on 19th November.
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Susie Corr, Partner Gardens and Affiliated Societies: "Issue 22 includes details of this year’s Annual John MacLeod Lecture at the Lindley Hall, on the subject of horticulture, health and well-being. The lecture will be given jointly by Dr William Bird MBE, general practitioner and well-known author and speaker on the benefits of horticulture and the natural environment, and Dr Matilda van den Bosch, President Elect of the Swedish Society of Behavioural Medicine, who has also written and spoken widely on the subject.
Other items include updates on new diseases, “behind the scenes” tours of Wisley’s Laboratory, and RHS Science developments in the “Horticulture Matters” initiative. There is news of media training for RHS PhD students, interest from the commercial sector in RHS Science research, and a new “tree issues” course for arboreal professionals."
In September, we were given an enthralling talk by Peter Evans, a teacher from The Derwen Centre, about edible flowers. Click 'Read more' for the details.
Read MoreThe Wrexham Branch of the North Wales Wildlife Trust is organising a Plant Sale at the Chirk Car Boot Sale on 24th May 2015. Click 'Read more' for details.
Read MoreMr Tony Pinder, a member of the Society, has a lean-to greenhouse for disposal. Click here 'Read More' for details.
Read MoreOn Saturday 23rd August 2014, the Burton & Rossett Horticultural Society held their Annual Show, which this year celebrated its 65th anniversary. Click here to read more about the Show.
Read MoreThe Burton & Rossett Horticultural Society's annual June plant sale and flower show was held on Saturday 14th June in the Rossett Village Hall. It was supported by Rossett WI who provided wonderful homemade cream teas.
Read MoreLearn more about the history and purpose of the Burton & Rossett Horticultural Society, as well as finding information on upcoming events.
