Page 74 • The HERALD • 3rd August 2023 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v Holbury Service Station MOT’S & SERVICING and Repairs to Cars and Vans TYRES FITTED WHILE YOU WAIT Budget and Branded Tyres held in stock Member of Good Garage Scheme Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8089 3727 Web: www.holburyservicestation.com Email: holburyservicestation@hotmail.co.uk All Major Cards Accepted 023 8084 9370 Prospect Place, Hythe SO45 6AU • MOT’s • MOT Repairs • Air Con • Auto Electrics • Servicing •Welding • Diagnostics • Suspension • Tyres • Clutches • Cam Belts • Brakes ursday 6th July was yet another perfect sunny day on the golf course as 42 New Forest Golf Club Seniors sallied forth on this medal competition o the white tees. Chris Hughes built on his success at last month’s medal, this time scoring 66 nett to win in Division 1. Mike Wharton scored a magni cent 63 nett to take the Division 2 medal. e prize for nearest the pin on the 11th was won by Steve Duckett. Division 1: 1st Chris Hughes 66 nett, 2nd Phil Walker 67 nett (back 9=31), 3rd Laurie Burn 67 nett (back 9=32). July Monthly Medal Medal winners (left to right) Chris Hughes and Mike Wharton Division 2: 1st Mike Wharton 63 nett, 2nd John Cockshott 64 nett, 3rd John Ireland 65 nett. BEAULIEU HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY For the May meeting , Beaulieu Horticultural Society members welcomed Janette Merilion who gave a most instructive, illustrative talk entitled ‘Drought Resistant Gardens’. In view of the dry weather this part of England experienced in Summer 2022 and again so far this summer, it proved to be a very appropriate and useful talk. Janette is a talented and innovative garden designer, providing inspiration and advice. She helpfully provided the audience with an extensive plant list, including trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, which could withstand drought conditions. As gardens become hotter and drier, it would be better to use plants which have adapted to cope with such conditions and she pointed out some of the methods whereby they can do it. Silver foliage or shiny leaves de ect sunshine and narrow foliage, as opposed to large leaves, cope better with water shortages. A long tap root digs deep to nd moisture. Succulent foliage is able to store moisture. Aromatic plants, many of which are native to a Mediterranean climate zone, ourish in hot, dry situations. In fact, it is helpful to note that plants originating in the Mediterranean climate zone which can range from parts of California, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand as well as around the Mediterranean Basin have all adapted to cope with summer drought. It might still be a question of which plants can best withstand an English winter before we all embrace Mediterranean style planting. With the use of excellent photography of plants and gardens, which included views of the iconic dry, gravel garden created by Beth Chatto in Essex, Janette gave a most inspiring and helpful talk. In late May, members enjoyed a sunny, summer a ernoon visit to Ferns Lodge, Hordle, a National Gardens Scheme garden of 4 acres of wildlife garden. It includes 3 ½ acres of woodland garden in restoration, lled with rhododendrons, tree ferns and diverse mature trees as well as new plantings and a ½ acre colourful and richly scented cottage garden surrounding a Victorian Lodge. e delightful visit concluded with delicious cakes and tea. In June members, visited the Pig Hotel in Brockenhurst. ey were welcomed by the Head Gardener of the Hotel group and the Head Gardener of the Pig, Brockenhurst, who took them of a tour of the beautiful leisure gardens as well as the wonderful and productive vegetable garden and greenhouses. is was following by scrumptious cakes and tea. e members’ Summer visit and wine and cheese party was held in a member’s lovely garden in Beaulieu. It was a perfect summer evening for a very enjoyable sociable event. Membership is £10 per annum. Visitors welcome to talks £2. Membership details from Lynne Hubbard 01590 612408.
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