Chrysanths and roses were the stars of the Leigh Horticultural Society Winter Show this week. Show organisers needed to find extra space...

The group visited Arundel Castle and grounds in April 2023, in time to enjoy carpets of vibrant tulips. A good time was had by all.

Tom Hart-Dyke visited the society to recount tales of how his expedition to the Amazon in search of orchids was the inspiration for his...

The Society welcomed Judith Williams on 4th February 2023. She gave an interesting illustrated presentation on our local waterway: the...

The Leigh-on-Sea Horticultural Winter Flower Show went with a bang on 5th November. Cacti formed one of the most diverse classes with...

Leigh Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show Sunday, 22 September 2019 – Leigh Times LEIGH Baptist Church was packed with attendees to the...

The letter below appeared in the Chelmsford Chronicle in 1877. Mr F.W. Burt had to wait a few more years before his wish came true, but...

2022 has been the first full gardening year since the country emerged from the Covid-19 lockdown. Our members have been enthusiastic...

The joy of entering one of our horticultural shows comes from the fun of friendly competition - whose marrow is longest? whose jam is...

Garden show blooming marvellous Evening Echo, 11th September 2006 Garden enthusiasts flocked to Leigh-on-Sea Horticultural Society's...

On Tuesday, 10th July 1906, Southend's first flower show attracted 400 entries. As you can see from the Chelmsford Chronicle's news...