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Heather Baker
We have recently heard the sad news that fellow member Heather Baker has died.
Photographic Show 2019
See the winning photos in all six classes showing some beautiful images of plants and gardens – and the odd cat!
David Way honoured with a snowdrop
It proved to be a good grower with darkish green/glaucous leaves and an erect inflorescence of some presence.
David Way Obituary
With the passing of David Way the Kent Group has lost one of its founding and most distinguished members.
After the pig, how about a wasp?
If you’re already sick of snowdrops, read no further. But if you’re even just a little bit interested and enjoyed hearing about the ‘Gloucester Old Spot’ then read on.
A Sarcococca Selection
I realized I didn’t know where such a strange name originated or, in fact, very much about sarcococcas at all.
A Snowdrop for Every Occasion
2019 is the Year of the Pig and Galanthus nivalis ‘Gloucester Old Spot’ is here to join the celebration.
Pam Hadrill
We heard recently of the death of a past member of Kent Group, Pam Hadrill.
David Way
We have recently heard the sad news that David Way died on 9 October. He was one of our founder members and . . .
HPS Kent Top 30 Gallery
Here is a gallery of all the plants in the Top 30 in one place.
A tiny treasure
And so we come to Number 1. The plant that has been chosen by more members than any other to be in their Top 5 ‘Couldn’t-Do-Without Plants’ is . . .
Sweet daphne
As I walk towards the Winter Garden I detect a slight scent on the air, which makes me catch my breath.