Some Benefits of Membership of
CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
TRADING STORES
4 ANNUAL SHOWS
SOCIAL EVENTS
HORTICULTURAL ADVICE
FREE TICKETS TO NATIONAL SOCIETIES SHOWS
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION £4.00
To join, contact any Officer of the Society,
call at any Trading Stores or visit our Shows.
THE SOCIETY’S WEB SITE
Regularly updated containing information about the Society including goods available at the Store as well as a full report and pictures from each show plus Show Schedules.
Chingford
HorticulturalSociety
FOUNDED 1889
Handbook 2017
CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Is affiliated to:
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY
THE BRITISH FUCHSIA SOCIETY
THE BRITISH DELPHINIUM SOCIETY
THE AIMS OF THE SOCIETY
To further the cause of, and interest in horticulture
throughout its sphere of influence
President
Honorary Vice Presidents
Mr G.R. Baker
Mrs A. Potts
CHAIRMAN
Mr M Watson
12, Queens Grove Road, Chingford, E47BT
020 8524 4472
OTHER LOCAL HORTICULTURAL SHOWS
British Cactus and Succulent Society Waltham Forest Branch8thJuly C.H.S. Hall. Commencing 10.30 a.m. Plant Sales from 9 am
Details:- Mr J Jackson 020 8529 5518
BUCKHURST HILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Spring Show 8th April
Summer Show 8th July
Autumn Show 9th September
St John’s Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill
Details:- Mrs J.Jones 020 8257 8996
HIGHAMSPARK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Annual Show5th August
Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Highams Park
Details:- Mr D Spicer 020 8531 3178
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TRADING STORE
Larkshall Road
(opposite Dale View Crescent)
Open Sundays 9.00a.m.-12 Noon
A WIDERANGE OF FERTILIZERS, COMPOSTS & SUNDRIES ARE STOCKED AT COMPETITVE PRICES, INCLUDING:
SOLID FERTILISERS
Weighed to the amount you require
No expensive packaging
JOHN INNES & MULTI PURPOSE COMPOST
Purchase exactly what you require,
Any amount,however small
VEGETABLE SEEDS
POTATOES,ONIONS AND BULBS
Available at the appropriate times
CANES & STAKES,INSECTICIDES
& LIQUID FERTILISERS
Most top brands available
PLANTS
Often available especially in Spring at bargain prices
Manager:Mr T.Steed (020 8529 6311)
Closed for three weeks around Christmas
HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES
MANURE
The Society has a supply of horse manure available at the Trading Store. No charge is made but members are requested to make a donation of their choice instead.
POTS, SAUCERS AND SEED TRAYS
The Society has a number of these which, although used, are in good condition. In most cases no specific charge is made but a donation is requested.
PLANTS
Plants are sold at bargain prices at the Store throughout the year and at all the Shows. Members with surplus plants are kindly asked to bring them to the Store or to the Shows.
MEMBERSHIP
The Society always needs more volunteers to collect Membership Subscriptions. This is a once a year task and any member able to help should contact the Membership Secretary Mrs L.Mclellan (020 8529 6998)
PLANT OF THE YEAR 2017
LEUCANETHEMUM SHAPCOTT SUMMER CLOUDS
An improved Shasta daisy with an abundance of creamy white flowers
Vigorous in growth,very hardy & good for cutting flowering in July 3’ tall.. .
NEW EXHIBITORS
The society always has a ready welcome for new exhibitors & it is essential that fresh faces come forward to maintain the shows.Help & advice is readily available & a friendly atmosphere prevails.There is a particular need for new vegetable & cookery exhibitors as entries in these categories have fallen recently.Have a go in 2017. .
PRUNING ROSES
It is essential to prune roses to keep them vigorous & healthy & February is the best time to carry it out using sharp secateurs & for thicker stems a pruning saw. Begin by removing any dead or diseased wood & to open up the plant any crossing branches.Different types of roses require different treatment.Old fashioned & shrub types should be cut back by a third whilst hybrid teas should be pruned hard to about 6”.Floribundas require more lenient treatment being reduced to about 15”.When pruning make the cuts a quarter of an inch above an outward facing bud to allow new growth to develop on the outer edges of the plant creating an open shape.Slant the cuts downwards away from the buds to allow rain to drain away
NON FLOWERING BULBS
Sometimes bulbs produce plenty of foliage but bear few or no blooms.This maybe because the soil is starved of nutrients& a balanced liquid feed should be applied after flowering.Never cut off foliage or tie it up but allow to die off naturally clearing away when dead.Non flowering may also be because of overcrowding & it is advisable to lift the bulbs removing any small ones & replanting to give more room .
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GROWING IN CONTAINERS
It is better to use John Innes compost rather than multi purpose in all containers including hanging baskets because it retains moisture better & delivers plant food more slowly.Once plants are growing away it is important to feed with an high ratio potash liquid fertiliser on a weekly basis & to keep the plants well watered.To prolong the flowering period remove all dead flowers.If vine weevils are likely to be a problem top the container with sharp gravel.. . . .
APHIDS
Aphids include blackfly & green fly but can also be other colours.They are up to a quarter of an inch long with long legs & antennae.They live in groups & feed by sucking sap from stems,leaves,flower buds & roots.Once feeding they tend to stay put & reproduce very rapidly.The growth of the plant can be effected & they spread viral disease particularly on annual plants such as petunias & nicotianas.Whilst black fly are all too easily seen the other coloured aphids are less obvious & care should be taken to spot them.Once apparent a systemic insecticide should be used & repeated if necessary until they are killed.
TOP TIPS
Never cut back lupin foliage after flowering,,allow to die naturally
Remove the first bud that appears on dahlias to allow plant to develop
Never handle small seedlings by the stem but by the leaf
Add a dash of washing up liquid to spray to help it spread
SELECTING & PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR THE SHOW
Uniformity is important for all exhibits which should be clean & free from pests. BEETROOT Smooth skins are desirable & retain full length of the tap root.Foliage should be trimmed to approx. 75mm long CABBAGESelect good shape with fresh,solid heart.Remove outer discoloured leaves.Stage with 50mm of stalk CARROTSGood shape & colour.Foliage trimmed to approx. 75mm long CAULIFLOWER Solid white curds free from stain.Stage with 50mm of stalk with foliage trimmed back to the level of the curd. COURGETTEYoung & tender fruits required approx. 150mm in length with flower still attached,if possible. CUCUMBER Straight & retain waxy bloom FRENCH/ RUNNER BEANS Straight pods of even length & good colour with no sign of seeds.Exhibit with stalk intact. LEEKS Skins as free from blemishes as possible with no bulbing.Avoid excessive tripping of outer leaves MARROWS Young tender fruits which should be less than 350mm long ONIONS Well ripened with good colour.Necks should be firm & thin.Do not remove too many skins.Tops should be tied & roots trimmed to the base POTATOES Medium size & as free from skin blemishes as possible RHUBARB Fresh,straight & long stalks SHALLOTS Well ripened with thin necks.Remove loose skins & roots.Tie tops.Stage in dry sand in a saucer.
TOMATOESRipe firm fruits of good colour with fresh calyces
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Vice Chairman
Mr G.W.Goddard,25,MorningtonRoad,Chingford E4 5DT 020 8529 7736
Hon Secretary
Mr A.J.Gillingwater,91,Beresford Road,Chingford,E4 6EF 020 8529 2910
Hon Asst Secretary
Mr G W Goddard. 25 Mornington Road, Chingford, E4 5DT 020 8529 7736
Hon Show Secretary
Mrs L Smethurst, 28 Buxton Road, Chingford E4 7DP. 020 8529 2277
Hon Trading Manager
Mr T Steed, 97 Manor Farm Drive, Chingford E4 6HJ020 8529 6311
Hon Membership Secretary
Mrs L.Mclellan.82,Mornington Road,Chingford,E4 7DT 020 8529 6998
Hon Social Secretary
Mrs D.L Ling,2,Onslow Close,Chingford E4 6QD 020 8524 0839
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mrs S Joseph,Mrs G Killian,, Ms D Telfer
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SECRETARY’S REPORT 2017
Society membership is now 389 which is six less than last year,the smallest reduction for many years.Volunteers continue to be required for collecting of subscriptions.
As usual four shows were staged with entries overall the same as 2016.Judges commented favourably on the quality of exhibits particularly in the flower classes.It was pleasing to see an increase in entries in the floral art but we would like more participants in the cookery section.Cookery classes are to be introduced in the early summer show next year & no entry fees will be charged for all exhibitors next year.We were pleased to welcome the Mayor of Waltham Forest,Cllr.Herrington & his wife to the late autumn show
Trading sales were down on the previous year,no doubt partly due to the poor spring weather.Nevertheless a significant proportion of the membership use the store & every effort is made to keep prices competitive
The ladies group continues to hold monthly meetings which are well supported.
Ten community groups use the hall on a regular basis & all appear satisfied with the facilities available.
During the year we have lost five stalwarts of the society.Tony Potts,former chairman,Wally Kilmartin,long serving committee member,June Pyne,former membership secretary & then show secretary,Sue Appleton who donated many plants & collected subscriptions & Len Pye,one of the leading carnation growers in the country who never forgot his local show & exhibited for many years even after he reached the age of ninety.In their different ways they each gave dedicated support to the society & we miss them all.
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ALLOTMENTS & GARDEN COMPETITIONS
THE GARDEN LOVERS CUP
Awarded for the best garden.Size is not important & the competition is about ordinary gardens,not show places
MCGLADDERY CUP
Awarded for the best allotment.Vegetables only will be judged
LOVEGROVE CUP
Awarded for the second best allotment
FRANCIS & FRANCES HALL CUP
Awarded for the best bed of onions in allotment or garden.Not exceeding 100’ run
ENTRIES FOR THESE COMPETITIONS TO BE MADE BY 12TH JULY TO MRS L SMETHURST – 020 8529 227
DID YOU KNOW?
Annuals are the most attractive flowers of all for bees because they ooze nectar. .
Peonies contain toxic chemicals which deter most pests .
Daffodils produce their flower spikes by Christmas & the bud waits for warmer temperatures before emerging.