THE COMMITTEE
Committed to the Development of Local Horticulture
Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our committee is the backbone of Bovingdon Gardeners Their ideas and commitment help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team.
Chair of Bovingdon Gardeners and Spring Show Secretary
Info to follow Garden type:
Gillian Johansson
Ron Smith
Ron was previously Chairman of the Society for some years. He continues his roles of editor for the Year Book and provides e-mail services. He has taken of the task of webmaster. His stated mission is that 'The society strive to make an active contribution to our community'.
'In my garden I make room for some fruit and vegetables and with the help of others the grapes are turned into wine. The rest of the time the garden is for sitting in and relaxing'.
Garden type: Informal English
John Hislam
Committee Member
John was previously treasurer. Following his move from Berkhamsted to Bovingdon he began helping his wife, Philomena, to re-model their garden and they are both hoping that their hard work will soon start to show rewards.
Garden Type: English
Favourite Plant: Alstroemeria
Favourite Veg: Asparagus
Interest: Trying to grow good vegetables
Mike Leon
Membership Secretary
Mike was instrumental in reviving the society in the mid 70's after it had been closed down for a number of years and has been a loyal member ever since
Garden type: Cottage and English Country
John Walker
John is an enthusiastic amateur gardener and exhibiter at the BDHS shows, He has been one of the three show secretaries for a number of years now.
Garden type - English country
Favourite plant – Daffodil
Favourite veg – Leek
Interest – Carrying out the orders of the Head Gardener !
Treasurer and Autumn Show Secretary
treasurer@bovingdonhortsoc.org.uk
autumn@bovingdonhortsoc.org.uk
Glynis Tustin
Summer Show Secretary and Committee Member
TBC
Garden type:
Doreen Woods
Social Events & Newsletter Editor
Doreen Woods writes our quarterly newsletters as well as articles for the Bovingdon News, the village magazine. She also organises a society seed order to Thompson and Morgan each November which usually has a 50% discount for members.
This year Doreen has the added role of organising our winter/spring talks.
Doreen is a keen gardener and" plantaholic" who is interested in the history and design of gardens.
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Garden type: Small Cottage Garden
Favourite plant: Anything with a scent
Favourite Veg: French Beans
Interest: Garden history & design