A very enjoyable party, a talk on Charleston, and some planning…

September Social

Wow! What a special evening that was on Tuesday, when 45 of you came to Colkins Mill Church to celebrate with us a successful year for the Society. It was a very convivial evening with food and drink, plenty of gardening chit-chat and everyone got to know each other a little better.

We outlined some of the behind the scenes activities for Seedy Saturday and the Plant Sale in which you could get involved and were thrilled when so many of you volunteered to help. We’ll be in touch soon to follow up. If you couldn’t make the event but would still like to help out with these events, please contact chair@mayfieldhorticulturalsociety.org.uk.

October Talk

Tuesday 20th October, 7.30pm for an 8.00 start

Our Autumn talks continue, and on Tuesday 20th October at Colkins Mill Church, Station Road, Harry Hoblyn and Tom Dawson of the historic Charleston in Firle near Lewes will talk to us about the “Charleston Garden - Past, Present and Future”.

With its rectangular lawn, gravel paths and flowerbeds, the Charleston garden served as an early 20th century canvas, studio and sanctuary for the Bloomsbury artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Home to the annual Festival of the Garden each year in July, the walled garden, ponds and surrounds remain open to the public all year round for discovery, inspiration and quiet contemplation.

Head gardener Harry Hoblin and Tom Dawson will talk us through the history of the garden and how it is maintained today. Join us at 7.30 for tea/coffee for an 8.00pm start. Members enter for free, visitors £5. You can also join the Society on the night; our membership is an absolute steal at just £7.50 for the year.

A date for the diary

Don’t miss …

Tuesday 17th November at 7.30pm, Liam Beddell, Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses. An opportunity to sit back and enjoy an hour’s talk in the comfort of your own home, when Liam will talk to us on Zoom about the nation’s favourite flower.

“English Roses: A History, Their Uses and Cultivation”

Finally - Don't forget....

…to collect seed from your favourite flowers and vegetables in October to save for next year, either for your own use or for Seedy Saturday! Choose a dry day and leave your seeds to dry on a paper towel in a cool place inside for a few days before packaging. Some seeds need a period of cold before they germinate, so keeping seeds in an airtight box in the fridge for six weeks or so can be a good idea.