Gifford Horticultural Society

by John Sheldon and Helen Lee From its foundation in 1848, the Gifford Horticultural Society has been overseen by a committee of enthusiasts. Today the Society still relies on people of a like mind who are passionate about gardens. Joyce McIntosh, who sadly died on the 9th May 2020, was such a person. Although originally a Flower Show volunteer, she was co-opted to the committee in 2011. She also served as a Show steward, assisting in the challenging task of managing the flow

We're hoping to be able to compile a selection of short films of Gifford Gardens to contribute to Scotland's Gardens Scheme's virtual garden tours in July (deadline for contributions mid-June) - if you would be interested in taking part with your garden, please get in touch by emailing giffordhorti@gmail.com to find out more. You don't have to be an expert, you can do it on your phone and there is guidance available. In the meantime, for some inspiration, we're delighted to

It is with deep regret that we have to inform everyone that this year’s show has been cancelled.  As we are sure you will appreciate, this decision was not taken lightly and consideration had to be given to a wide range of factors – not least, the health and safety of the large number of volunteers upon whom the show relies. We hope that it may still be possible to hold a mini children’s show and an outdoor plant sale – and these will be discussed further by your committee ov

It's worth a visit to the North Berwick in Bloom website at any time of year but it's lovely to see that their annual Tulip Festival carries on regardless this year, albeit in a slightly different format. Their 2000+ tulips were planted in November and so well ahead of the current COVID crisis and despite their regular gardening sessions unable to go ahead, the tulip planters are blooming regardless and delighting locals. Have a look at their tulip tour guide here and you ca

While gardens are in lockdown, gardeners are gardening and plants are continuing to grow and we are all very grateful for our gardens, especially at this time. Gifford Horti members have very kindly been sharing their garden images during April and we've now started a gallery for May. Please share images of your growing garden to giffordhort@gmail.com and we'll add them to the gallery. https://www.giffordhorti.org/garden-galleries Picture shows some of Beryl's beautiful Eryt