Bugle and birch trees by Marilyn HCanada goose by Marilyn HPlanting potatoes in Marilyn and Graham’s gardenSpring pot by Maria GEarly daffodils by Marion KSpring border by Marion KCloud pruned tree by Leila PFrosty foggy morning in Marilyn and Graham’s gardenBilbergia by Marion KMimosa flowering on New Year’s eve by Britt-MarieSunset over Marilyn and Graham’s pondStunning Christmas cactus by Jean HChristmas berries by Caroline BAlstroemerias by Pat AOur garden in late September by Marilyn HOur garden in late September 02 by Marilyn HOrange-peel clematis growing on dead wood by Pat ABurnet moth by Pat AGiant sunflowers by Marion KMarilyn and Graham’s garden late JulyRed Gladiolus by Leila PHydrangea by Joyce PMarilyn and Graham’s front garden in JuneTriteleias in Marilyn and Graham’s front gardenTriffid-like fern by Leila PSolanum and foxgloves in Marilyn and Graham’s gardenAquilegias in Marilyn and Graham’s gardenAllium bells by Leila PSolomon’s seal by Leila PLilac in bloom by John LClematis montana by John LSpring blossom by John LMy garden in April 03 by Leila PMy garden in April 02 by Leila PMy garden in April by Leila PFern fronds by Leila PFern fronds 2 by Leila PCherry blossom by Leila P
Magnolia by Leila P
The garden in spring by John LThe garden in spring 3 by John LThe garden in spring 2 by John LSpring flowers by Joyce PHazel catkins by Leila PMagnolia 2 by Leila PMagnolia by Leila PWoodland bed by Marion KSalix gracilistyla (Rose Gold pussy willow) by Marion KEarly March in Marion K’s garden
Mediterranean spurge by Leila P
Queen Mum Agapanthus by Pam CorkEarly Autumn in Marilyn and Graham’s garden
Summer evening in Marilyn and Graham’s front garden
Ceanothus with teasels by Anne G
Poppies in Marilyn & Graham’s front garden
My border by Joyce P
Late spring in Marilyn and Graham’s garden
Spring is a coming in by Marion K
Autumnal Acer and bug hotel by Marion K
Planting Irises in Marilyn & Graham’s new pond
Giant Tithonia by Marion K
12ft Pawlonia by Chris RClerodendrum Bungeii by Chris RFuchsia by Chris RGarden visitor 2 by Chris RGarden visitor by Chris R
Succulent cuttings by Leila P
Marilyn & Graham’s front garden July 2023
Marilyn & Graham’s back garden July 2023
Marilyn & Graham’s new pond July 2023
Umbrella plant gone lantern shaped by Leila P
Barbecue planter by Leila P
Ladybird by Leila P
Robin by Leila P
Daffodils by candlelight by Leila PSnowdrops by Marion KFirst Daffodil by Marion K
Pam C’s stunning Christmas cactus
Marilyn and Graham’s bumper harvest of squashes and pumpkins
View of the South Downs from Marilyn and Graham’s garden
HGC Garden Trail 2022 at Leila’s gardenHGC Garden Trail 2022 at Leila’s garden‘A beautiful early Spring view on the north side of Hove Recreation ground’ Jacky H‘My viburnum and Exochorda looking lovely’ Marion K
‘My first narcissi in flower’ Marion K
Stunning & dramatic colours of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton by night. Our thanks to Leila P for submitting this photo.
Writes Leila P: ‘This just shows different animals can get along. My Tora and our pet fox. This happens most nights. if she says yes they can go for the food’
‘Autumn Colours’ sent in by Leila P
‘Autumn Rudbeckia in my front garden’ Jacky H
Look at this Chappie with a chair all to himself. Thanks to Joyce R for sending in a photo of her parsnip.
‘My front door on 1st October’ Tessa L
Charlie the Club mascot, knitted friend and pumpkin
Audrey B emailed in this super photo of a pavement display in Westbourne Gardens and says it brightens up her daily walk!
Pat A’s bright blue ‘Sea Holly’
Viv’s stunning garden showing the veg patch
Pat A’s beautiful Astilbe
Jennie K emailed some fabulous photos of her garden recently and we thought you’d like to see them ‘the pond with the yellow flag irises’
Jennie K emailed some fabulous photos of her garden recently and we thought you’d like to see them ‘a place to sit and enjoy the birdsong, the humming bees’
Jennie K emailed some fabulous photos of her garden recently and we thought you’d like to see them. ‘defences against marauding sparrows!
Tessa L’s stunning rose which greets visitors next to her front door
‘Do you come here often?’ Charlie, Marion K’s tortoise, meets a garden visitor
How about these beauties? Spotted in Worthing town centre by Leila P
Joyce P sent us this photo of her stunning Tulips. We think you’ll agree they are worth updating here!
Spring is truly here in Tessa L’s garden
Pat A’s stunning japonica enjoying its sunny south facing position
‘Another rainy lockdown day – another batch of marmalade’ Marion K
This is my first Amaryllis in bloom. I thought it might cheer you all up. Chris R
‘My garden in the rain. So many pictures are taken in bright sunshine but I thought I’d take this one in the rain as it looked so refreshing’ Leila P.
My white Brugmansia Marion K
Ginger Lily Marion K
Haemanthus Albiflos ‘Shaving Brush Plant’ Marion K
Marion K ‘A Great spotted woodpecker, who visited us 2 days running and spent at least 15 minutes on the pear tree’
Pat E ‘I’ve been told these are Rose Chafer Beetles’
JANUARY PARTY
Our 2026 programme of events began with a fish and chips supper provided by Bankers, followed by a tempting array of desserts and cheeses. Marilyn’s three fiendish quizzes tested guests’ wits and prizes were awarded to the members of Stephanie K’s table for scoring the highest overall marks.
Leila’s raffle was a triumph, raising £110 which will be donated to MS Southwick. Top prize in the raffle was a beautiful stained glass effect bird bath and hamper of comestibles. Amongst other attendees were seven V.I.Ps, that is to say Very Important Potatoes. Our new competition Spudface attracted some really clever entries, making judging them tricky but in the end Chris J’s Miss Sweet Potato 2026 narrowly edged out Jacky H’s The Chips are Down into second place. There were also some Very Important Photos in categories Beach Plants and Carpet of Flowers.
You can see more party pictures and Spudface entries in the Gallery.
Congratulations to all our competition and quiz winners!
