FOR our July meeting we visited the Offenham garden of Adrian and Sheila James. After an initial threat of rain we enjoyed a lovely summer’s evening to appreciate the garden that they had created from scratch in an empty meadow. There was innovative hard landscaping now clothed in maturing planting schemes.

Members enjoyed the garden and the hospitality of our hosts who also provided knowledgeable answers to all our questions.

Our next meeting takes the form of the Summer Flower Show on Saturday August 27 opening at 2.30pm in St George’s Hall, Blockley. Apart from flowers and vegetables, there will be classes for floral arrangement, cookery, photography and craftwork. Blockley Brass Band will be there and you can buy plants and teas. The prizes and cups will be presented by Viola Stubbs.

CHRIS SUTTON