The De Beauvoir Gardeners club celebrated its 45th birthday in 2023 so it feels appropriate to try to get our archive in some kind of order. At Blooms, Bakes and Barks this year I noticed all of the names engraved around the Rose Bowl and thought it would be nice to make a list of …
Category: Flower & Produce Show
BLOOMS, BAKES AND BARKS 2023
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 …
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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Lockdown first-time growers
Daria And Kit’s first time growing in their Southgate Road flat is pretty impressive. They sent these pics as part of our lockdown online show.
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 …
Summer round-up
Dear Gardeners – it’s our picnic at St. Mary’s Secret Garden next Tuesday and the weather forecast is good so we hope to see lots of you there. It’s a month earlier than usual so we can enjoy longer daylight hours in the glorious garden. Please bring a dish to share, there will be wine …
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 …
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