The Association’s second Autumn Harvest lunch will be held on Sunday, 15th October at Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive on October 15 between 1- 4pm. So do come along and enjoy a range of homemade soups and cakes made from seasonal fruit and vegetables.

There will be mulled cider for the adults to drink while the children are happily occupied with autumn themed activities. And don’t forget to bring any apples or pears that you have grown and use the fruit presses to make your own delicious juice!

The weather was good for the annual summer Picnic in the Triangle. It was an ideal opportunity for members to meet up with friends and neighbours, and get to know new residents over a leisurely lunch, choosing from the mouth-watering array of savoury and sweet dishes members had brought along to share. And, of course, enjoying a glass or two of Pimms! Thanks to all who attended and contributed.

Once again everything came together for our 2017 National Garden Scheme (NGS) garden opening! The sun shone, and over 500 visitors came to see the six very different gardens, and enjoy delicious homemade cakes while listening to Open Road, our talented musicians who once again gave their services for free.

We are delighted to say that we raised £5360 for cancer and caring charities, slightly more than last year’s record takings. It would not have been possible without all the help from residents and friends who donated plants, loaned equipment, baked cakes, and helped on the day – even driving the less able-bodied visits between the gardens. Our thanks to you all.

The Forest Hill Garden Group invite you to come and visit 6 breathtaking private gardens located on the TLERA estate as part of the National Garden Scheme.

Featuring six very different gardens on the highest hill in SE London with spectacular views over London and the Downs. The gardens are within a short walk of each other, but a yellow ballooned ‘taxi’ service is on hand (donations) for those with mobility problems. Wander in a bee friendly organic flower and fruit haven with vintage summerhouse, gravelled terraces and billowing grasses. See an evolving plants-woman’s garden, now with prairie planting in the sunny dry garden contrasting with a new watery fern garden. Also new for 2017: a small meadow, an ever changing story trail for children, and new chicken breeds in an eclectic country style garden. Delight in an artist’s studio in an c18th courtyard filled with sculptures and plants and feed the resident robins!

Enjoy an embroidery of a garden with vibrant colours and breathtaking views. Unwind with delicious cakes and listen to music from a talented duo amidst the drifting pastel hues of the tea lady’s garden inspired by Beth Chatto – and Mary Berry!
Great views everywhere. Plants for sale at 25 Westwood Park, 27 Horniman Drive and 7 Canonbie Rd.

Sunday 21 May (1 – 6pm). Combined admission £7.00, children free. Home-made teas available at 53 Ringmore Rise plus plants, garden ceramics and sculptures for sale.

Admission tickets are only available at Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive.

The gardens in this group are:
7 Canonbie Road
The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
27 Horniman Drive
53 Ringmore Rise
25 Westwood Park

This group also makes a donation to St Christopher’s Hospice and Marsha Phoenix Trust.

More details can be found here www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/30170/