Early 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’
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 17 November 2025
Fifty Club members enjoyed mulled wine, soft drinks, mince pies and cheese straws prior to the start of the AGM, after which they were warmly welcomed by Wendy McCarthy and the rest of the Committee. Approval of the 2024 Minutes was followed by presentation and adoption of Accounts, election of the 2026 Committee, Accounts Examiner, President and Vice President. All of the current Committee were re-elected as well as one new Committee member, Jean Hewland. David King was re-elected as Accounts Examiner, Chris Thornton Clough agreed to continue as Club President and Marion King was newly elected Vice President, replacing Ken Norman. Wendy thanked Ken for his service and support of the Club over many years. Trophies, monetary prizes and Certificates of Merit were awarded to points winners in the monthly competitions and the overall points champion, Jean Hewland is pictured holding her well-earned trophies. More AGM photos can be found on the Gallery
AWARD WINNERS
Overall points winners
1st: Jean Hewland – Mayor of Hove’s CupMonday 17 November 2025
2nd: John Lyall – Presidents Challenge Plate
3rd: Leila Philips – Silver Cup
New Member: Jean Hewland – Presidents Challenge Cup
Decorative (non-edible) plants, shrubs and trees
1st: Jean Hewland – Cut-glass VaseMonday 17 November 2025
2nd: John Lyall
3rd: Chris James, Frances Gunn and Julia Chorley
Edible produce grown in your garden or allotment
1st: Graham Dwyer – Produce Trophy
2nd: Sheila Askew
3rd: Leila Philips, Denise Pittard
Food items prepared in your kitchen
1st: Leila Philips – RHS Decorative Plate
2nd: Sheila Myers
3rd: Marion King
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT
A Certificate of Merit was awarded to all of the above Club Members as well as:
Sandra Payne, Rita Fry, Lyn Burrows, Jo Adams, Glen Goldring, Wendy McCarthy, Heather Goldring, Lucy Watkins, Chris Thornton-Clough, Britt-Marie Karlsson, Jenny Taylor, Maria Gardiner, Stephanie Kenton, Brenda Cherriman and Joyce Roberts.