Countdown to the 171st Flower and Veg Show
As the days are at their longest and the growing season is in full swing, it is that time of year where our attention turns to the annual...
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Claire Davidson
- Dec 19, 2022
Festive fun to see out the year
Gardening enthusiasts braved the bitter cold weather and turned out in style for our final event of the year - the Christmas social....
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Claire Davidson
- Sep 11, 2022
Blooming marvellous -170th Annual Flower & Veg Show
It was so great to see the annual show back. This event, steeped in history, had horticultural enthusiasts of all ages joined in the...
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Claire Davidson
- Jun 13, 2022
A welcome return for the Annual Flower and Vegetable Show - Sat 27th August 2022
We're excited to announce that the 170th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show is returning this year to the Victoria Halls, Helensburgh,...
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Claire Davidson
- Jan 30, 2022
2022 Tattie Challenge - are you ready?
We're excited to announce that entry forms are now available for the 2022 Tattie Challenge. This is the fourth year of the challenge, and...
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Claire Davidson
- Jan 25, 2022
Gardens of North Wales Summer Break 3rd-6th June
If you are looking to plan a break for the summer, what about a visit to some gardens in North Wales? The Society is running a short...
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Adrienne Kerr
- Jan 24, 2022
The Story of Horatio's Garden with Sallie Sillar - Virtual Evening Talk 12th January
Sallie is the Head Gardener at the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. The...
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Claire Davidson
- Jan 6, 2022
The Story of Horatio's Garden - 12th January 2022 Virtual Evening Talk
We are delighted to host Sallie Sillars, Head Gardener at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital to talk about the Horatio Garden. This is now an...
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Claire Davidson
- Nov 28, 2021
Wreathmaking Workshop - Friday 10th December
The Helensburgh Flower Club are holding a wreathmaking workshop on Friday 10th of December, in the Pillar Hall, Victoria Halls. 10am till...
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Tom Stewart
- Oct 30, 2021
Tony Kirkham, Kew Gardens - Virtual Evening Talk 13th October
Tony Kirkham MBE has recently retired as Head of Arboretum at Kew Gardens where he and his team were responsible for managing 14,000...
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Claire Davidson
- Aug 7, 2021
Virtual Summer Flower and Vegetable Show 2021
Following the success of last year's virtual show, and the ongoing situation with the pandemic, we are excited to be able to run the...
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Adrienne Kerr
- Mar 22, 2021
Ewen Donaldson, A History of Glasgow Botanical Gardens - Evening Talk 9th March
On the 9th of March, Ewen Donaldson, who has run the Glasgow Botanical Gardens for many years, entertained and educated us with a...
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Adrienne Kerr
- Feb 27, 2021
Kirsty Wilson, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh- Evening Talk 10th February
On Wednesday 10th February, the members of the HGHS were excited to have our first Zoom lecture; Kirsty Wilson, who many of us may...
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Veronica Davis
- Feb 27, 2021
2021 Tattie Challenge - are you ready?
We're excited to announce that the tattie challenge is being run again this year - so something for us all to look forward to! The event...
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Veronica Davis
- Mar 1, 2020
Brian Cunningham The Gardens of Scone Palace - Evening Talk 12th February
Great evening with excellent speaker, Brian Cunningham last night, with a comprehensive history of Scone from Roman times through the...
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Claire Davidson
- Feb 9, 2020
170th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show Schedule
Even though we are experiencing a warm and wet winter (so far), the summer still feels a long way off. However for those that are...
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Lorna Brown
- Nov 23, 2019
Andrea Jones Garden Photography - Evening Talk 13th November
As a keen but novice gardener and photographer I was charmed by Andrea Jones' photographs and anecdotes. I had been unsure whether to...
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Adrienne Kerr
- Oct 12, 2019
Stan da Prato, Crimes behind the Compost Heap - Evening Talk 9th October
What can one say about Mr De Prato’s absorbing talk? As promised, sex, violence and skulduggery abounded. I for one have seen a view of...
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Claire Davidson
- Sep 15, 2019
Dougie Boatman, Scotplants - Evening Talk 11th Sept
Our first talk of the new season was delivered by Dougie Boatman, who is Managing Director of Scotplants in Beith. His presentation...
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Fenella Rankin
- Apr 17, 2019
The Japanese Garden by Head Gardener Kate White- Evening Talk 10th Apr
Kate gave us a very interesting presentation which certainly whetted the appetite of those going on the outing later in the year. She...
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