Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society

We were delighted to be able to donate a tonne of top soil to Jean's Bothy to help them with their garden this summer, and even more...

As the days are at their longest and the growing season is in full swing, it is that time of year where our attention turns to the annual...

Gardening enthusiasts braved the bitter cold weather and turned out in style for our final event of the year - the Christmas social....

We're excited to announce that the 170th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show is returning this year to the Victoria Halls, Helensburgh,...

If you have travelled by train this week, you might have noticed that the flower tubs at Helensburgh Station have had a refresh ready for...

Here are a couple of ideas to use houseplants and foliage from your garden to decorate your house for December. The simplest and easiest...

Following the success of last year's virtual show, and the ongoing situation with the pandemic, we are excited to be able to run the...

I’ll start with a few lines on how to start off your gardening experience for those new to the pastime. I am by no stretch of the...

We apologise for reduced communication over the last few weeks on our web site and Facebook page, and hope that everyone is staying safe...

BBC Scotland has announced today that Beechgrove is being restored to 26 episodes next year to cover spring, summer and autumn without a...

We have had a lot of weather this year: drought in May, Deluge in July and August, unseasonal cold, unseasonal heat…you remember, I’m...

Every year, pupils in the local schools (13 local schools and just under 600 pupils) are given a bulb growing kit. The kit consists of a...

Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society held its 168th Annual Flower & Vegetable Show recently, when the Victoria Halls was packed...

It seems a long time ago, when we packed over 1,000 bulbs (hyacinths and Tête à Tête narcissi) into individual packs for local primary...

After the last Horti meeting on composting I was asked to write a note on what we do at Glenarn. Around the garden are a number of...

Every year the Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society organises and sponsors a local schools' bulb competition, as part of one of...

The 166th Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 26th April. After giving a comprehensive report of the work and activities of the...

Local gardener, owner of Kilarden and HGHS member Carol Rowe was recently awarded the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Certificate...

The schools' bulb competition starts in the Autumn with volunteers packing over 1,000 bulbs ((hyacinths and Tête à Tête narcissi) into...