Welcome to Balsall & District Horticultural Society
We aim to appeal to a wide cross-section of gardeners, from the absolute beginner to the more experienced gardener, or even to people who have no garden at all but love to take an interest in all things horticultural.
what we do
ANNUAL FLOWER & PRODUCE SHOW
Every July we hold our show at St Peters Hall, Balsall Common, for members to display the fruits of their labours. The club has a range of cups and trophies which are awarded to class winners.
SPEAKER EVENINGS
On the last Thursday of every month, from January to October, with a break in the summer, we welcome a wide range of expert speakers to our base at Balsall Common Village Hall.
TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
We organise trips to beautiful gardens both within our region and further afield.
SOCIAL EVENTS
From morning coffee to afternoon teas, annual dinners and drinks in members gardens. We like to be sociable.
MEMBERS OPEN GARDENS
Visits to local gardens, normally with refreshments.
PLANT SALES
There are many opportunities to bring and buy plants at most speaker evenings as well as fund raising stalls at local events.
We’re a friendly, sociable club and welcome new members.
Membership is just £15 per annum or why not vist us, for just £3, at one of our monthly meetings at Balsall Common Village Hall ?
The club is run by a commitee comprising:
PRESIDENT: Edward Cotterrell
CHAIR: Ann Fenton
SECRETARY: Angela Shaw
TREASURER: Helen Jones
NEWSLETTER EDITOR/SHOW SECRETARY: Ann Fenton
Alison Watson Doug Timmis
Pet Hawley Marion Keeley
Maggie Smith Helen Goodwin
We are affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society.
club diary
Hidcote, the vision of one man - Lottie Allen (Head Gardener)
Our fund raising annual plant sale, outside the Village Hall as usual.
The Shaded Garden - Duncan Coombs
Cost is £25 per head, £30 for family and friends.
Garden Photography - Nigel Briggs
The show schedule and guidance for competitors can be found in the Competitions & Awards section.
A Year at Spring Cottage - Val Bourne
Pond Plants - Dawn Fisher
Alun Deeley - Burton Green Honey
Tickets are £27.50 including wine/soft drinks. Non- members are very welcome.
Wild Shropshire, Gardens and more! - Alun & Jill Whitehead (Aulden Farm)
The Fragrant Garden - Pip Smith
£6 per ticket to include buffet and wine available at October meeting. If you are not able to come to the meeting then you can get your tickets by e mailing Helen Jones helen@manorfarmknowle.co.uk . If you are able to pay via BACS that would be appreciated. Account Name - BDHS Sort code – 40 09 34 Account number – 21064061
A Year in Johns Garden - Nigel Hope (Hopes Garden Plants)
news
competitions & awards
Annual Flower and Produce Show 2025
Saturday 19 July 2025 St Peters Hall, Balsall Common
Monthly Flower Spike & Pot Plant Competitions
Held at each of our Speaker Evenings
Annual Flower and Produce Show 2024
Saturday 20 July 2024
gallery
useful hints & tips
Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs that will bloom in the spring. Here’s a quick guide to help you successfully plant and care for bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths.
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Put together by 2024 Winners; Jane Brennan, Edward Cotterrell, Laura Eden, Barbara Haynes & Helen Jones
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