The 400 members of the Emsworth Horticultural Society have enjoyed a number of events in 2023, including a Summer Party, and a Quiz night. A Cheese and Wine evening was also organised to thank all our volunteers, who contribute so much throughout the year
The members have been entertained and informed by eight speakers at the Emsworth Community Centre, including Advice on Roses, The Vegetable Year, Growing Drought Resistant plants and a talk on Sweet Peas, while enjoying tea and home-made cake.
During 2023, seven Members opened their gardens exclusively for other Members of the EHS to come and view. A perfect way to spend a morning meeting and chatting with other gardeners, collecting ideas, along with tea and biscuits!
Some members took advantage of the day trips that were organised. Some local like Arundel and Denhams, others further afield like Leornardslee at Horsham. Two holidays were also arranged in 2023.
On the last opening day for 2023 members bought any supplies they needed from the Distribution Hut, which sells smaller quantities than the garden centre. They also renewed their membership and enjoyed Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. The hut is also the venue for the annual plant sale held in May annually.
If you are a gardener and are now looking at seed catalogues, deciding what to sow in the spring, reflecting on the past gardening year. Perhaps now is the time to join the Emsworth Horticultural Society for £7.00 per annum and then you can also enjoy all that the society has to offer in 2024.
If you are interested in becoming a member please visit our website: www.emshs.org for information.