Jean's Bothy's Garden is as Pretty as a Picture
We were delighted to be able to donate a tonne of top soil to Jean's Bothy to help them with their garden this summer, and even more...
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Claire Davidson
- Jun 11
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
- 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
- Jun 1, 2022
A splash of colour for visitors
If you have travelled by train this week, you might have noticed that the flower tubs at Helensburgh Station have had a refresh ready for...
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Adrienne Kerr
- Dec 8, 2021
Christmas Arrangements
Here are a couple of ideas to use houseplants and foliage from your garden to decorate your house for December. The simplest and easiest...
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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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Bill
- Mar 24, 2021
Bill's Gardening Diary
I’ll start with a few lines on how to start off your gardening experience for those new to the pastime. I am by no stretch of the...
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Veronica Davis
- May 19, 2020
COVID-19 notice: stay safe and keep gardening!
We apologise for reduced communication over the last few weeks on our web site and Facebook page, and hope that everyone is staying safe...
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Veronica Davis
- Nov 17, 2019
Beechgrove - great news for 2020
BBC Scotland has announced today that Beechgrove is being restored to 26 episodes next year to cover spring, summer and autumn without a...
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Adrienne Kerr
- Aug 30, 2019
169th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show Results
We have had a lot of weather this year: drought in May, Deluge in July and August, unseasonal cold, unseasonal heat…you remember, I’m...
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Christine
- Oct 7, 2018
The Horti's Local School Bulb Competition
Every year, pupils in the local schools (13 local schools and just under 600 pupils) are given a bulb growing kit. The kit consists of a...
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Claire Davidson
- Sep 7, 2018
168th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show Results
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society held its 168th Annual Flower & Vegetable Show recently, when the Victoria Halls was packed...
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Veronica Davis
- Mar 11, 2018
Local Schools' Bulb Competition 2018
It seems a long time ago, when we packed over 1,000 bulbs (hyacinths and Tête à Tête narcissi) into individual packs for local primary...
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Mike Thornley
- Jan 21, 2018
Composting at Glenarn
After the last Horti meeting on composting I was asked to write a note on what we do at Glenarn. Around the garden are a number of...
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Claire Davidson
- Oct 28, 2017
Local Schools' Bulb Competition
Every year the Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society organises and sponsors a local schools' bulb competition, as part of one of...
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Veronica Davis
- Jun 10, 2017
166th Annual General Meeting and Spring Bulb Competition
The 166th Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 26th April. After giving a comprehensive report of the work and activities of the...
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Veronica Davis
- Mar 19, 2017
Carol Rowe Royal Caley Award
Local gardener, owner of Kilarden and HGHS member Carol Rowe was recently awarded the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Certificate...
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Veronica Davis
- Feb 10, 2017
Local schools' bulb competition - and the winner is...
The schools' bulb competition starts in the Autumn with volunteers packing over 1,000 bulbs ((hyacinths and Tête à Tête narcissi) into...
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