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A few different varieties of multifloras.

These are easy to grow outside in pots and glasshouses, these will flower profusely all summer long.

A beautiful sight in any garden.

Cuttings are easy to take and grow on and easy to keep over winter.

Some of these multiflora varieties and Double tuberous varieties tubers, have been donated for the NBS; members'( UK, members’ only ), free raffle to be drawn on 31st, January, 2025.

If you are not already a member, why not join before the raffle date.

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ FREE RAFFLE.

UK; members’ only.

Paid-up members’ who renew by 31st; January, 2025, will be entered into the draw, for a named tuber.

As there is a shortage of tubers this year, with the cost of tubers rising, the value of tuber prizes is substantially higher.

Winner’s names will be listed in the spring bulletin and on our NBS; Facebook page.

Time to renew your membership

Quality foliage Begonias exhibited in 2024 at the NBS shows.

Overwintering Begonias article by Ian Rhys Williams first published 2022

We cater for all and every variety of Begonias

New members always welcome

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IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY A MEMBER, PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING OUR FAMILY OF BEGONIA GROWERS’.

IT ONLY COSTS £20.

A REMINDER.
Membership renewals.
It’s time to renew.
I know many of you have already renewed and I thank you for doing so.
Can I ask please, if you haven’t already renewed your membership, to do so.
This helps compile the 2025 membership list, also, the treasurer, to complete the accounts, for the year ending, 31st; December, 2024.
There’s a membership form in the recent Autumn bulletin, that can be used, to complete and send to Sue Weldon, membership co-ordinator, whose, address and contact details, are also in the Autumn bulletin.
You can also pay, via PayPal via our NBS: Web page. It’s very easy to do.
Can I ask please, if a member of your family does it for you, using their PayPal account, please ask them to use your name not theirs.
Full details, as mentioned, are in the last bulletin and on our NBS; web site.
Many thanks 😊 .

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AGM & Committee Meeting 2025

Dorothy Williams, British Championship winner .Seven pots of Foliage at the National Society, show at Shrewsbury 2024. Also a joint winner of The Best Exhibit in the Show.

Philip Champion joint winner

1st 6 Board Tony Shepherdson.

North East area show Pictures

North West area Show pictures

Pictures from the National at Shrewsbury 2024

Several pictures of blooms at Shrewsbury show 2024

7 Pot National Champion Ian Donaldson

Bulletin number 224 our 75th Anniversary year.

How to increase your Begonia plants by taking cuttings and preparing your hanging baskets

Select your plant

Cuttings removed all ready for potting then to go into heated bed to enable rooting. Full article is available to members of the NBS.

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Handbook

All New members will receive a copy of the National Begonia Society Handbook.

Are you or your partner interested in growing begonias?

Why not treat yourself/ your partner, or a friend, Membership of the National Begonia Society.

Membership includes, a N B S., Handbook (* worth £8:50), plus full access to the N B S., Web and Facebook pages.

Complete The N B S., Membership form on line or print out and post to our Membership Co-ordinator. Details here

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