News

April in the Allotment 2024

It must have been a mild winter as the broad beans sown directly into the ground last November are flowering well.

AGM March 2024

This year’s AGM was held in the communal area under an angry sky on a cold Saturday morning. On the plus side, it meant that business was brisk, and left just enough time to fix the leak in the toilet and mend the lawnmower before the heavens opened.

Bees in the Allotment

Swarms of bees are not uncommon in the allotment but this one is in a rather unusual place!

Early summer in the Allotment

Early summer in the allotment. This is the time when we start to harvest: broad beans, cherries and first early potatoes. And we have the first dahlia as a foretaste of what is to come.
Autumn Fair 2022

Autumn Fair 2022

Congratulations to Ann Shore and Ramon Farooki for their entries in yesterday's autumn fair.There were only two blue...

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Banstead Summer Show

Banstead Summer Show

The Banstead Horticultural Society’s Summer Show was held on Saturday 24th July and was a huge success, bringing out a...

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BHS 2020 Autumn Show

BHS 2020 Autumn Show

Defying coronavirus – Smitham Allotments exhibit at a successful flower and vegetable show in Banstead

Against all the odds the Banstead Horticultural Society 2020 Autumn Show was held on the 12th September at the Community Hall.

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