Leeds Horticultural Society

Leeds Flower Show 2013 – Competitive Classes – now available to dowload

Head Gardener — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:59:07 +0000

Did you know that most of the Competitive classes are open to the General Public ?–

You don’t have to be an expert to enter!! We welcome entries in all classes- see below

Please click the links below to download PDF versions of both the schedule of classes & class entry form.

Schedule of Classes (inc. Entry Form): Leeds Flower Show Schedule 2013.pdf (458 kB)

Class Entry Form: Leeds Flower Show Class Entry Form 2013.pdf (80 kB)

FLORAL ART

So if are you into Floral Art and would like to put your own spin on any of the categories please refer to pages 7 and 8 of the schedule for more details and information on entries:

Some of these include

Any Old Iron

Leaves are not always green (Focus on foliage)

Sculptural Qualities (Incorporating driftwood)

Variety is the spice of life

And others include ‘a gents buttonhole’ and ‘a spray for a ladies dress or handbag’

VEGETABLES & FRUIT

If you grow any sort of Vegetables and Fruit

there must be a category that you could try your hand at:

Beans of all descriptions, Cabbage, Carrots Caulis, Celery,

Potatoe Entries 2012

Leeks, Courgettes, Cucumber, Onions, Tomatoes, Potatoes

. ……………….. Fruits including Strawberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries, Red, White And Blackcurrants and many many more!!

For details on any of these please refer to pages 8, 9 and 10 in the schedule.

FLOWERS of course cover a very wide range :

POT PLANT SECTION

CUT FLOWER/FOLIAGE

SWEET PEA

Fuchsia Entries 2012

CARNATION

DAHLIA

GERANIUM

CACTI & SUCCULENTS

GLADIOLUS

PANSY

DWARF FRENCH MARIGOLD

& One of the largest sections: FUCHSIA

And of course ROSES

(Pages 10 – page 20)

ARTS & CRAFTS SECTION Lots of categories including painting in oils/acrylic, water colours, pastels and monochrome.

Embroidery which includes hand and machine , tapestry/canvas work, knitting, crochet, handmade lace, patchwork and quilting.. A soft toy, ceramic painting, an item of wood.

A Scarecrow - 2012

We would also welcome entries for the SCARECROW COMPETITION which needs to be waterproof as it will be exhibited outside. There is also a junior scarecrow competition

(Page 20)

ARTS & CRAFTS CHILDRENS SECTION

A picture of any sort using any medium (Under 8 yrs)

Adrawing in pencil of living plant foliage (8-11yrs & 12 -14 yrs)

Handwriting (Set pieces see schedule pages 22 – 23)

Always popular – children under 13 years are invited to make an edible monster!

And a scarecrow made from recycled material (Under 14 yrs)

(Page 21)

PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION

Categories open to all are

Construction (Monchrome)

R is for…………. (Colour or Black & White)

Sport…………. (Colour or Black & White)

Water…………. (Colour or Black & White)

Junior Class Blue (Colour)

(Page 24)

HONEY, WAX & MEAD

Entries invited for Jars of Honey

Beeswax

1 shallow comb of any flower or heather

1 bottle of mead (sweet / dry)

Fruit honey cake(Recipe included in schedule) and also photographic entries related to any aspect of beekeeping

(Page 25)

& last but not Least

THE DOMESTIC PRODUCE SECTION

Entries invited for cakes, scones, bread, flapjack, jam and marmalade.

Recipes are included in the schedule for Gluten free scones and a gluten free sponge cake.

The JUNIOR SECTION 8 yrs & under/ 9 – 16 yrs)

Ric crispy buns, decorated biscuits and decorated fairy cakes, fruit scones and 1 Novelty Cake

(Pages 27 & 28)

Even if you are not able to enter please come along on the day and marvel at all the hard work and effort that goes into all the entries!

PLANT & CAKE SALE & Coffee Morning – Sat 18th May

Head Gardener — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:33:58 +0000

Always good value - on offer is a wide range of Plants including Perennials, Bedding ,Vegetables and Herbs all at very reasonable prices!

And people on hand to give advice!

Also we have a Sale Table with Gardening equipment – new and used.

BE EARLY – AS THIS EVENT IS ALWAYS WELL ATTENDED!!

On Saturday 18th May 2013

9.30 am – 11.30 am

St Chads Parish Centre

Otley Road

Far Headingley

Leeds LS16 5JT

Entry £1.00 which includes a Welcome Tea or Coffee

Sorry No Dogs allowed (Except guide Dogs)

Monthly Meetings for 2013

Head Gardener — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:11:13 +0000

Meetings in 2013

First Tuesday of the month

Meetings start at 8pm

Feb 5^th - Hilary Dodson

‘CARING FOR, & PRUNING FRUIT TREES AND BUSHES’

Mar 5^th – Maxine Nelson

‘BLOOMING HANGING BASKETS’

Apr 2^nd- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

And Spring Show.

Plus Gordon Kirby and Joe Maiden – demonstration

May 7^th – Jill Gill

‘HAREWOOD AND FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS’

Jun 4^th- Marco Schrang

‘PLANTS FOR SHADY LOCATIONS – DESIGN & PLANTING SCHEMES’

Jul 2^{nd –} SUMMER SHOW

Plus Gordon Kirby & Joe Maiden – demonstration

Aug 6^th – Joe Maiden

‘AN EVENING WITH JOE MAIDEN’

Sept 3^rd – AUTUMN SHOW

Plus Gordon Kirby & Joe Maiden – demonstration

Oct 1^st – John Gilleghan

‘THE JAMES HERRIOT STORY – ALF WIGHT & HIS LIFE IN THE DALES’

Nov 5^th –Tony Rymer

‘ARISAEMA TO ZAUSCHNERIA – 80 GREAT PLANTS FOR SMALL GARDENS’

Dec 3^{rd -} CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER

Traders Invited to Apply for Stands at the Leeds Flower Show 2013

Head Gardener — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:05:21 +0000

The Leeds Flower Show has been held nearly every year since the first Show in 1864 – it is run by the Leeds Horticultural Society Committee – a group of enthusiastic people who work hard to keep this marvellous tradition going each year.

We need the public to support the show and so the Trade Stands are a very important part.

Traders who are interested in applying for a trade stand at the Leeds Flower Show on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday 4^th of August 2013 at the Grammar School at Leeds may do so by using the contact form on this website.

We welcome all applications but particularly from those with horticultural connections, Nurseries, Garden Centres, Plantsmen, Specialist growers, Garden tools accessories and equipment.

For more information please contact show@leedshs.org.uk

LEEDS FLOWER SHOW REVIEW- 2012

Head Gardener — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:42:08 +0000

Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show 2012 was held on Saturday 4^th /Sunday 5^th August at The Grammar School at Leeds. After 12 months of planning, Friday 3^rd August (setting up day) was here – the weather forecast was ‘cloudy with occasional showers ~ bright periods in the north’~ so once again we were thankful for our choice of venue – we are 90% under cover and the facilities at the school are excellent.

The three large halls – assembly, junior, gym and reception area were empty at 8.00am. Volunteers were arriving and the tables were being delivered all 280 of them + 35 more for outside. Within an hour or so these were covered and draped and looking uniformly like an ‘army standing to attention ready for action’.

After our mandatory ‘health & safety talk’ we were ready to receive the entries. The flower arrangers arrived carrying buckets, boxes, containers – arrangements have to be done on site NAFAS rules, unless otherwise stated. The Societies were there : Leeds & District Gardeners Federation Allotments, Yorkshire Fuchsia Society, The Northern Fruit Group, The National Vegetable Society, The Yorkshire Rosarians, Delphinium Society. These stalls are all manned by experts on hand to answer any questions. Joe Maiden with Tim Crowther did the Weekend in the Garden – Radio Leeds show live from the school theatre – this was well attended and fascinating to see how they organise the show and handle questions fired at them no time for looking up answers on google.

The Craft, Art & Photography room was magnificent. How many chances do you get to see a spinning wheel in action, lace workers creating expert work before your eyes, or Quilters ready to demonstrate their skills. Wood carving – amazing results from a piece of recycled wood. The photography had many entries – 4 classes plus a junior class attracted lots of people.

The Beekeepers were there with live bees and jars of light, medium, dark and soft set honey along with dry and sweet mead and honey cakes . Maybe home baking is your thing – there were plenty of classes to choose from including, bread, scones, pies, sponge and fruit cakes, not forgetting homemade jams, marmalade and lemon curd. Mustn’t forget the wine and beer section for the potential brewers amongst you – it was all there white or red wine – sweet or dry. Beers, lager and stout.

Inside and outside were lots of different Traders selling plants, garden accessories, and jewellery for the ladies. What an attractive inviting site this was on entering. More details of these can be seen on our website www.leedshs.org.uk

Feeling hungry and ready for a sit down. The school refectory were serving mouth watering food including cooked breakfasts, hot/cold lunches, cream teas – all at very reasonable prices,

Accompanied by music each day from the Concert Bands. A gamble on theTombola maybe on the way in to eat – lots of prizes 5 tickets for £1.Don’t go away without a Dales ice cream ! What a great day out. We plan to be back again in 2013. – The Chelsea of the North.

P.Dixon

Hon. Gen Secretary

Leeds Flower Show 2010 – Video

Head Gardener — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:23:11 +0000

Leeds Flower Show 2010 from Rob McLoughlin on Vimeo.

Archive : Tuesday 7th September

Head Gardener — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:45:09 +0000

Autumn Show and Demonstration

The last show is often the best with an abundance of fruit and vegetables.

Autumn colours are lovely to see and flowers are usually having a last flush before the weather changes.

Look at the Schedule on your events card and I’m sure you will find something to bring along. It may also be 4 Cheese Scones.

Usual Raffle, tea and coffee.

(Meetings are held in St. Chad’s Centre, Otley Road, Far Headingley, Leeds. Meetings start at 8pm prompt.)

Extracts from – The Leeds Gardener Quarterly Bulletin – Editor Viv Caunt.