Hyde Hall Visit 24th July

The Association organised a visit to Hyde Hall this year, free entry courtesy of the Allotment Association's annual affiliation to the RHS. A group of 20 must have had second thoughts on the morning as the heaven's opened and the forecast was grim, however, on arrival at Hyde, the weather cleared and miraculously held off for the day.



Quite a number had never visited previously and commented they would be returning, and these RHS gardens which are so close to us provide inspiration whether you are a flower, vegetable or general grower.

Considerable improvements have been made at Hyde Hall recently, and the world vegetable gardens represent just one of these and has some rather unusual fruit and vegetables being cultivated, some of which have appeared on our plots!!!



Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable day, and we are considering the organisation of a visit next year, hopefully to coincide with a special event the RHS may be holding on site (if possible).

A huge thank you to Karen Lawrence for organising.