After a chance encounter with a Lambeth Horticultural Society member and conversation at the Horniman Museum (whilst admiring their drought tolerant dry garden planting between pink re-cycled aggregate!) I have been enjoying Summer of unfolding local connection and membership.
Their hut in Norwood area is amazing if you have not visited - a corncupia, of seeds, small plants, jams, sundry galore, advice at the till and library with place to sit and hot drinks all available!
L.H.S ꕥ DEMONSTRATION AT LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW
A pleasure to be within their Flowers Tent, where so many exquisite flowers are judged alongside the famed veg people category; I’ve been a fan since meeting Kale Marx back in 2018. Please find beneath Tariffic and Corncade works from 2025. Also an image of Moongate created over the course of the six hour day using locally foraged foliage (with permission) from Ruskin Park and SE. London surrounds gathered by LHS members for use.
L.H.S ꕥ BAMBOO FENCE MAKING TALK
Sharing details of takegaki Japanese fencemaking training with Nagaoka Meichiku last year and potential of structural use of bamboo in sustainable large-scale floral works. Thanks again to sponsors of the trip: RHS travel bursary, The Japanese Garden Society and Daiwa Foundation.
This work is captured in my write up ' A Novice's Guide to Five Bamboo Works' and available to view on my website, a couple of posts beneath. Please contact me should you have any questions regarding Japanese fence-making or setting up and finding funding for horticultural work or trips to Japan with above sponsors.