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’
Outing to Pashley Manor Tulip Festival – Wednesday 24 April
The day started out cold but dry and we had a pleasant drive through the Sussex countryside admiring the bluebells, primroses, wood anemones and pretty villages on the way.
On arrival most of us dashed off to the cafe for a warming cup of coffee and a bite to eat before wandering around the garden. We were surprised to see so many tulips still in bloom after the recent wind and rain. The garden is small and compact, separated into several interesting areas, some incorporating statues. Ponds at the bottom of the garden had been adopted by a single black swan who seemed very tame swimming alongside us. Several ducks were happily resting on the grassy banks. The woodland walk was carpeted in bluebells, with primroses growing by a little stream. With just time for a last cup of tea, some members indulged in scones with jam and cream.
The sun eventually came out as we made our way home.
