29th October 2026 • The HERALD • Page 57 v SEND ALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS TO THE HERALD v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH not need to feed through the coldest months but start with a light topdress of fresh compost and slowrelease feed in early spring as growth restarts. It is also a good thing to keep on top of removing spent owers and any rotting leaves regularly to keep displays tidy and reduce disease risk, so your plants stay in tip-top shape into winter and beyond. Julian Palphramand, Head of Plants at British Garden Centres, said: “Autumn and winter containers are the best way to stop your garden from looking a bit sad when the weather turns. If you mix up some tough Expert Guide To Autumn Containers And Hanging Baskets Continued from page 56 bedding plants with structural evergreens and tuck some spring bulbs underneath, you get a rolling display that actually handles the British weather and keeps your doorstep looking brilliant all the way through.” Autumn and winter planters Hythe Flower Club On ursday 8th October Hythe Flower Club had a visit from Jennifer ompson with her demonstration entitled “Let there be Music and Flowers”. Each design depicted a genre of music. Using a variety of owers including roses, germini, orchids and canna lillies. An entertaining and relaxing evening with lovely arrangements which were won by members in the ra e. Always a pleasure to welcome Jennifer. On 12th November they will welcome Jo Richardson with “Tis the Season”. On 28th November they will again have their Wreath making workshop. Bookings are being taken for this event. eir monthly meetings are on the second Thursday of the month at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall 7pm for 7.30pm. Except January. Email: hythe owerclub@outlook.com and follow them on Facebook. Beaulieu and District Gardening Club On Thursday 12th November Beaulieu and District Gardening Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at East Boldre Village Hall, 2.30pm followed by refreshments. Followed on Thursday 26th November, 2.30pm, at East Boldre Village Hall for a demonstration of Christmas wreath making by Fin of Belle and Blossom. Visitors to talks always welcome £4. Club membership is £12 per annum, for details contact Lynne Hubbard: 01590 612408.
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