Titchfield Open Gardens and the St Peter’s Church Flower Festival 2022

Adrian Whyntie reports on the Open Gardens day and also the St Peter’s Church Flower Festival

“As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Titchfield, two events took place exploiting the wonderful talents of gardeners and flower arrangers in equal measure.

One of the many gardens that were open in Titchfield

“I was asked by the Friends of St Peter’s Church to photograph all the open gardens. This I did and you can see the results of the all the hard work each owner put in. It was a real privilege to be allowed to take these photographs. It was also nice to meet people who were visiting each garden.

“Secondly, I took photographs of all the wonderful flower arrangements displayed in the church. Examining each arrangement in detail, made me marvel at the exquisite work that went into each piece. So much thought and preparation by the arrangers created wonderful art in my humble opinion.

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival

“My late father was a clergyman and organised many flower festivals over the years. I know, from being involved just how much work is needed and how long it takes. I am reminded of a sermon he gave after a particular festival when all the arrangements had gone. He started the sermon with a recording of the song ‘Where have all the flowers gone?’ So, I hope these few photograph will be a fitting memory of a wonderful 3 days in the life of the church here in Titchfield.”