Lavant Horticultural Society

Lavant Horticultural Society, Lavant, Chichester,
covering Lavant, Summersdale & neighbouring areas

Even though our programme is currently on hold, our website remains active

Latest Coronavirus Update
All meetings & events now
CANCELLED
until November's AGM
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Coronavirus Update

We very much regret that we have had to cancel all meetings and events scheduled for September and October:

    • Gardeners' Question Time - 9th September cancelled
    • Visit to RHS Garden Wisley - 7th October cancelled
    • "Houseplants" Paul Abbott - 14th October cancelled
    • Autumn Flower Competition - 14th October cancelled

However, we are planning to hold the Society's

Annual General Meeting

on 11th November as scheduled.

Future events will be reviewed in the light of the situation nearer the time.

BBC Weather
for Lavant

Grow at Home
All the latest advice & information
SEPTEMBER
What to do in the garden this month

Box Tree Caterpillar

is here, defoliating box;
check yours now!
Box tree caterpillar

There are reports that the caterpillar of the box tree moth is active in our area now. It can rapidly defoliate box if steps are not taken to stop it.

The European Boxwood & Topiary Society (EBTS) profile is concise but comprehensive:
Box Tree Moth & Caterpillar Guide

Professional topiarist James Todman's recommendations for combatting this pest:
Beat the box tree caterpillar

Both EBTS and RHS are asking for sightings of this pest to be logged to help give a clearer picture of its spread and activity:
log sighting with RHS

access EBTS tracker

NGS Gardens
see local openings
with pre-booking
Get the most out
of this website
To get the most out of this website

Move between the pages using the menu bar that tops each page;

Click on the links in the text – they look like this changing to like this:

Click on buttons;

Almost every image is clickable, either to access additional information or to enlarge the image;

Choose your month from the ‘In the garden’ drop-down menu for:
- a selection of things to do this month;
- links to lots of additional useful information;

Type what you are looking for in “Search” (top right of each page);

In the 'Archive' page you can find lots of information on past talks, events and shows.

Other useful links

This website is updated frequently, so come back for the latest news
last updated 21st September 2020

Header image: Hydrangea sargenteana

Any comments on this website most welcome at:swebsite@lavanthortsoc.org.ukr
Lavant Horticultural Society's GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy
Lavant Horticultural Society's Privacy Policy (GDPR-compliant)

In order to run our society efficiently, we collect personal information about our members and hold it electronically. This information is only used to manage the Society’s affairs and to communicate with members. It will never be sold or disclosed to any third party, unless required by court order.

Members are asked to confirm their personal contact information and to let the Membership Secretary know when it changes.  The information is held securely on the personal computer of the Membership Secretary, and may be shared with the Chairman.  It may also be shared with a Collector in relation to members on their Collection List and with the Show Secretary and/or Social Secretary.

If a member does not renew their membership for a period of two consecutive years, the Society will delete all that person’s personal information from the records.
A member or ex-member can at any time require the Society to remove all record of their membership from the file.

Adopted by the AGM held on 14th November 2018

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