Roehampton Garden Society Holding Centenary Exhibition | ||||
Features a history of allotment life over the last 100 years
A two week exhibition is to take place at Putney Library by the Roehampton Garden Society marking the organisation’s Centenary. The event, which is part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival, will include displace on the History of the Society, Horticulture and Allotment Life over the last 100 years. It begins on 28 May and runs until 12 June. The library on Disraeli Road is open every day except Tuesdays and Bank Holidays ( Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm Friday & Saturday 9am to 5pm. Sundays 1pm to 5 pm). Roehampton Garden Society welcomes anyone who shares its interest in gardening and growing things. It manages about 250 allotment plots off Doverhouse Road on behalf of Enable (Wandsworth Borough Council) and encourages membership from people who have a general interest in gardening. An allotment plotholder must be a full member of Roehampton Garden Society. The Society usually holds two Annual Shows, in June and September. There is a wide choice of classes for flowers, vegetables and cookery; also classes for novices and children. Members receive a Monthly Update giving horticultural advice, topical information and RGS news. Advice for gardening problems and a full selection of gardening products are available for members at its Store (next to 18 the Pleasance SW15 5HF).
May 26, 2022
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