Muswell Hill and District Horticultural Society
M.H.D.H.S

 

PRESIDENT'S LETTER 2026

 

​Dear Members

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Welcome to your new schedule and handbook. I hope you find lots of classes to enter in our three shows this year.

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2025 was another successful year for our society with Spring, Summer and Autumn shows all well attended and blessed with good weather. There were many fine exhibits on display and the various stalls outside all added to the enjoyment - plus tea and homemade cakes - what more could you ask for!?

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It wasn't the easiest year for growing because of the lack of rain but with all that heat and a lot of watering, the results were impressive.

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Of course the threat of a hosepipe ban was always looming so now is a good time to think of collecting water when we do have rain. A simple water butt and guttering and pipe work if required, can bring you free supplies from house, shed or greenhouse roofs and is so good for houseplants and ericaceous plants.

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Apologies for blowing my own trumpet but I raised a record amount - £7,750 for Harington last year from my produce stall at the AP Farmers' Market. However, much as this donation was appreciated, Harington need a lot more to keep the scheme running due to rising costs and gaps in funding from various sources.

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To this end they have launched the 'Root for Harington' campaign to help secure the future of their work. Please visit the website - www.harington.org.uk to see how you might help with this initiative.

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It is with great regret I note that our Vice-President David Bevan passed away on 1st of January. He was Haringey's Conservation Officer 1989-2005 and well-known for his interest in urban ecology. He was our Vice-President for many years. He will be much missed.

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Finally a big thank you to Val Tyas who has stepped down as treasurer after 25 years of invaluable service. Happily for us all she is staying on the committee.

 

Best Wishes,

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Gary