Welcome to the Petersham Horticultural Society
Petersham Horticultural Society was founded at the turn of the 20th Century. This most traditional community organisation, upholds the local area's ongoing enthusiasm for growing, planting and crafting. The Petersham Horticultural Society is a not-for-profit organisation run by local volunteers committed to continue its mission to encourage and enthuse families to enjoy gardens and green spaces.
We’re warming up for the 2018 show
Hi everyone, we’ve just uploaded the show schedules and entry classes for 2018, including extra application forms. Good luck, time to get growing, sowing, sewing, stitching and baking (well, not quite yet)
ANNUAL SPRING TALK Monday 5 March 2018, at 7pm: Petersham Conservators & Petersham Common: Past, Present, Future
Although the current #BeastfromtheEast weather doesn’t feel very spring-like, the Society is holding its Annual Spring Talk on Monday 5 March at 7pm in the Village Hall, Bute Avenue. We are delighted to welcome Ken MacKenzie and Jo Chambers from the Petersham Conservators, the group who oversee the management of…
Brightening up our neighbourhood
On Saturday 21 October 2017 we are coming together with the Ham and Petersham Association to plant 200 daffodil bulbs on the grassy areas either side of the entrance to Cedar Heights. Come March and April next year, this planting will provide a bright welcome to those coming down Star…
The Results are in
Hi everyone, I thought it was time to share the cup results of the 2017 111th Petersham flower Show Here we go: The Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ Certificate of Merit in Horticulture The winner of greatest number of points in section 1 Winner: J Loveland (4 points) Winner: F Corner (4 points) Cowen Bowl…
Only three days to go!
It’s definitely hotting up here, not just the weather. People are pruning, watering, baking, painting and crafting. The advance entry forms are coming in already (drop them in to 226 Petersham Road, TW10 7AL if you like) Don’t forget you can stage your entries on Friday evening 7pm-9pm, or…
Time to get ready for the show
We’re getting all warmed up for the Summer 2017 Petersham Village Show, it’s very exciting. Some last-minute tips: Don’t be afraid to enter your entry! You can enter with as many forms as you like, so it’s ok to create some entries in advance, and to add some later, even…
Updated classes
Hi everyone, We’ve updated the classes list for the 2017 111th show, and to go with it, spruced up the website a little. Feel free to let us know what you think, we’re still experimenting Good luck in the show this year, don’t be afraid to enter anything you’ve grown…
Members Notice – AGM Minutes amended
Please note that the AGM minutes for 2016 have been amended to reflect to mistakes. These were picked up during the 2017 AGM They are available here: http://www.petershamhorticulturalsociety.org.uk/2016/03/minutes-from-2016-phs-agm/
2017 AGM Agenda
Hi all, please find attached the Agenda for tonight’s AGM for the Petersham Horticultural Society. It’s today, 14th March 2017 at 7pm, to be held at the Village Hall, Bute Avenue, TW10 7AX. 2017- AGM agenda
STOP PRESS: FREE APPLE TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP, WEDS 15 MARCH 2017
To remember Andrew Beedham, who was an avid orchard enthusiast and very keen to establish more orchards in Ham, HUG in concert with the Orchard Project are getting together to create and plant some new orchards containing varieties of apple cultivated locally. They are running a grafting workshop on Wed 15th…