Ilmington Horticultural Society
President: Mrs Sylvia Gardner

The Society, which is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society, dates back to 1945.
Ilmington’s Horticultural Society does not have members but organises visits and events that are open to all. Its main activity is to run an Annual Show of fruit, flowers, vegetables, cookery and crafts which takes place each Bank Holiday Monday as part of Ilmington Show. 
Anyone can enter whether they live in Ilmington or outside the village and there are special classes for children so all the family can join in. You don’t have to be an expert grower, cook or artist but this is a real competition with trophies to be won. Have a go and enjoy  producing the best flowers, vegetables, jams, cakes, wines, photos and art and crafts. Here are some tips on how to prepare your entries and what the judges are looking for. The 2019 show will take place on Monday 26 August. Schedules and entry forms will be available by selecting the link on the right hand column. The Committee is looking for helpers for  the day of the Show to steward, put up tables, etc. Please contact Susan Brock if you able to spare an hour or two. 

 

Spring Flower Show: Save the Date

Ilmington Village Hall, Saturday  13 April 2019 1.30-3.00pm

Exhibits of bulbs, flowering shrubs, hellebores, primulas, house plants, flower arranging are welcome from residents and non-residents at Ilmington Horticultural Society’s  annual spring flower show.  There is no charge for entries which will be registered on the day and admission will be only £1. As well as the show there will be teas and a plant Bring and Buy so don’t forget to sow extra seeds or make more cuttings than you need they will all be useful swaps.  A schedule will be available in the Community Shop and the Red Lion on 1 March. For more information contact Lee Bridges 01608 682327 or Susan Brock 01608 682409. 

I attach some photos from last year's Spring show if you can fit them in.

The Society also organises garden visits, open to everyone:

30 April 2019 2pm.  VISIT TO MORTON HALL, HOLBERROW, REDDITCH. A group visit for between 10 and 25 people, £13 per person, which includes a guided tour and tea with cake. Shared cars departing Ilmington 1pm.