This was our first show at De Beauvoir Block on what was the hottest September day anyone could remember. We still managed to have a splendid day and moved the late afternoon dog show into the shade to protect our furry friends. CUP WINNERS The Rose Bowl Philip LightowlersAwarded to the person with the highest …
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A festive wreath workshop
There wasn’t a spare seat in the house for our wreath making workshop on 6th December 2022. Issy Crossman from The Flower Appreciation Society led proceedings with a wreath demonstration and then it was down to everyone to have a go at making their own. Irene Slegt brought a huge pile of willow to weave …
Blooms, Bakes and Barks – 2022 Show Winners
Last Sunday, De Beauvoir Gardeners held their much missed annual Show, which had not been held in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid. It was a joyful occasion humming with activity, with a competition for entries of flowers, veg, baking, preserving and arts in St. Peter’s Church; tea and cakes in the crypt café; over …
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Virtual (and real) gardening
1. Practical gardening at our next virtual meeting Our next meeting on 2nd June will feature a series of practical gardening clips with a chance for discussion after each. Subjects include clematis, dead heading roses, the Chelsea chop and how to sharpen secateurs. An invitation has been sent to members but please email us if …
Spring gardening
COVID-19 I have updated this post since it was first published on March 12th to take into account the current situation regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and government advice about social distancing. Our April meeting on 7th April is now cancelled. We hope to bring you Annie Chipchase later in the year and will advise on …
Flower and Produce Show – 2019 winners
We were blessed with fabulous weather for the 2019 Flower and Produce show. All the worry about buying in too many ice-lollies was for nothing. We sold them all along with enough cake to feed several armies. If you came along we hope you enjoyed yourselves and if you missed it there are some pics …
Flower and Produce Show – 2018 winners
The show took place on Sunday 16th September 2018, 1-30 – 5pmIn The Crypt and outside of St. Peter’s Church, London N1 CUPS The Rose Bowl was won by Dee Carter for the highest number of points in the Flowers and Home-grown classes. The Tankard was won by Sara Lawrence for the high number of points …
Flower and Produce Show – 2017 winners
The show took place on Sunday 17th September 2017, 2 – 5:30pmIn The Crypt and outside of St. Peter’s Church, London N1 4DA (corner of Northchurch Terrace and De Beauvoir Road). The Rose Bowl was won by Mister Q for the highest number of points in the Flowers and Home-grown classes. The Tankard was won by John …
Flower and Produce Show 2015 – all the winners!
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who entered this year’s show and helped make such a wonderful display. Here’s the list of prizewinners: CUP WINNERSMaggie Hendrick won the Rose Bowl for the most prizes in Flowers / Fruit and veg, Annie Blackmore won the Silver Tankard for the most prize winners in …
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