Hello and welcome to the Surrey Horticultural Federation Autumn Newsletter!
Please share this newsletter with your members and help them stay up to date with all the events happening in Surrey and the surrounding areas.
The Surrey Horticultural Federation Inter-Club Quiz and AGM
We hope you’ll join us for the SURREY HORTICULTURAL FEDERATION INTER-CLUB QUIZ & A.G.M
on SUNDAY 2nd November 2025 at 2.30pm
at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6QT.
We hope to have a very quick AGM (Agenda follows) and then on with the Quiz. NB: Please recruit up to three club members for a team table.
Our quiz is a fun and relaxed event – no one has to stand up or read out their answers. Three representatives from each club form a team. Teams sit together; each member has their own sheet of paper to record their answers. Teams can confer and all answers are filled in on quiz sheets. Our Quizmaster, John Negus reads out the questions and gives a multiple choice of answers for participants to choose from – it’s rather like ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’. You can guess if you’re not sure of the answer, and teams can confer. If one team member knows the answer you can all choose the same and pick up maximum points, or you can all choose different answers if you wish.
Team supporters and visitors from any club are welcome to attend – there are cash prizes for teams and prizes for the best answers from the audience! The Surrey Horticultural Federation Quiz is a relaxed and fun afternoon – we hope you’ll join us.
SURREY HORTICULTURAL FEDERATION – 49th A.G.M. on Sunday 2nd November 2025 at East Horsley Village Hall at 2.30pm
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES.
4. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT.
6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS and COUNCIL MEMBERS.
7. FUTURE EVENTS.
8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS – Please contact our Membership Secretary and Treasurer, Kathy Deaville (kathy.deaville@gmail.com) if there is anything you would like to raise.
This event will be held at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6QT – Start time is 2.30pm (as before).
Directions: If coming from the roundabout on the A3 south of Wisley Gardens, keep on the road towards West Horsley and when approaching East Horsley look for the railway bridge. Go under it, then first right into Kingston Avenue – the hall will be found at the end of this road. From the Guildford/Dorking A25, keep on through West Horsley until you see the railway bridge, then turn left.
This hall has good, free, level parking and is used by both the NVS and NAFAS for their events.
All the Gardening Clubs and Horticultural Societies that are part of the Surrey Horticultural Federation are invited to the Surrey Horticultural Federation’s friendly quiz.
We do need to know how many clubs can come, so please conscript three members of your club for a team, and confirm your club’s entry to the Surrey Horticultural Federation’s Membership Secretary, Kathy Deaville (kathy.deaville@gmail.com) a.s.a.p. please. Thank you.
National Garden Scheme (NGS) 2026 Community Garden Grants
Applications for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) 2026 Community Garden Grants – generously supported by the Julia Rausing Trust – can be made until Monday 20th October 2025. “We welcome applications for projects that foster diversity and/or support people with physical or mental disabilities,” says NGS Chief Executive, George Plumptre.
“With all applications considered on their individual merits, awards between £1,500 and £5,000 will be granted. Please note that due to the popularity of the programme, the application process has changed this year with only the first 300 applications eligible for consideration.” Successful applicants will be notified of the results in April 2026. For all the information and to see the application forms and apply, please click here.
Nurture Landscape in Windlesham would like to Donate a large number of Unused Seed Pots and Trays to a Local Gardening Club, Charity, or Community Group
Nurture Landscapes in Windlesham would like to donate several thousand pots, plus associated trays. The pots are quite small, each tray holds 8 pots in a 4×2 configuration. These unused seed pots and trays could really help a local Gardening Club, Charity, or Community Group. Phil Davies from Nature Landscapes would be happy to arrange delivery of the pots and trays to a destination or you could arrange a collection from their yard in Windesham. Phil is happy to drop off at a couple of locations (fewer than 5) but naturally he’s unable to be running around Surrey making dozens of drop-offs. Alternatively, pots and trays can be collected from Phil at Windlesham over the next couple of weeks. If you’re interested, please email Phil asap to make arrangements, his email is phil.davies@nurturelandscapes.co.uk.
A Message from Jean Griffin:
Hello to all Societies I had to cancel/postpone over the past and forthcoming weeks, I am so sorry to let you down but it cannot be helped. This was due to an accident on August 24th, when I was knocked over by an out-of-control dog. I suffered multiple muscle tears, twisted knees and a shoulder injury. I am stuck at home, totally frustrated as cannot start putting my garden to bed as I’m unable to stand or walk without a frame! Not looking for sympathy but I am sending a request to all dog owners to teach recall and control to your animal before this happens to someone else! Thank you all for being understanding. I hope to see you all next year! Jean Griffin
Please Consider Opening Your Garden in 2026 for The Children’s Trust
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children living with brain injury. This is one of our local charities – they’re based in Tadworth in Surrey.
At the end of an amazing British summer, The Children’s Trust are looking for gardening enthusiasts to get involved in their 2026 Open Gardens fundraising initiative. By opening your garden, you could:
- Share your amazing garden with visitors.
- Help raise vital funds.
- Be a part of The Children’s Trust’s gardening community.
Whether you choose to do a small get together with friends and family or open your garden to the whole community – The Children’s Trust will support you every step of the way with fundraising advice, materials, and tips.
The Children’s Trust’s beautiful 25 acre gardens in Tadworth play a vital role for the children and young people they support through:
- Physical rehabilitation
- Sensory stimulation
- Wellbeing and social interation
Fundraising for The Children’s Trust allows us to give children with brain injury the opportunity to live the best life possible – you could make a real difference. For more information, please visit The Children’s Trust’s website.
EcoLocal Gardening School’s Four Week Flower Arranging Course starts on the 1st October 2025!
Squire’s Garden Centres’ celebrate World Smile Day on the 3rd October 2025!
It’s World Smile Day on Friday 3rd October 2025. To celebrate, the first 100 paying customers visiting each of Squire’s Garden Centres on this day will receive a free cyclamen – a fitting gift for a day dedicated to spreading happiness, with a plant that symbolises love, sincerity and empathy.
Squire’s Garden Centres’ Festival of Cyclamen runs from 1st October 2025 until the 19th October 2025
Squire’s Garden Centres’ inaugural Festival of Cyclamen showcases a dazzling array of outdoor cyclamen – all grown in peat-free growing media at Squire’s own nursery in West Sussex – offering bursts of colour to brighten gardens, patios and containers.
Cyclamen are synonymous for their delicate, heart-shaped leaves and flowers that dance gracefully bringing vibrancy and charm just as many summer plants begin to fade. These plants are usually able to cope with a light frost. Cyclamen thrive in cool conditions and will flower right through autumn and into the winter months.
The festival introduces new varieties, including Cyclamen ‘Petit Moulin’, developed for its fragrance and long-lasting, double blooms and Cyclamen ‘Amaze Me’, a hardy star that can return year after year. In total, Squire’s will showcase 12 varieties, each offering something special – from frilled petals to striking bi-colours and silvery marbled foliage.
Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s Garden Centres, comments: “Cyclamen are such a joyful plant – they arrive in autumn just when we need colour and cheer the most, as the days begin to shorten and gardens can become more muted. It’s wonderful to celebrate their beauty through our Festival of Cyclamen and to share their uplifting qualities with our customers. We are particularly proud that all of the plants in the Festival are grown at our own nursery in West Sussex, continuing our commitment to supporting British horticulture. We hope that whether in gardens, pots or on patios, these charming plants bring a smile to many this season.”
The Festival of Cyclamen runs until 19 October 2025 at all Squire’s Garden Centres. Visit your local centre to discover the collection and find the perfect Cyclamen to brighten autumn.
David Hurrion will be giving a talk entitled ‘How to Create your Best Ever Garden’ to Woodham and New Haw Horticultural Club on Friday 3rd October 2025!
David Hurrion will be giving a talk entitled ‘How to Create your Best Ever Garden‘ to Woodham and New Haw Horticultural Club at 7.45pm (doors open at 7.15pm) on Friday 3rd October 2025 at All Saints Church Hall, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 3DH. Visitors are very welcome – entry is £5, which includes refreshments.
The National Vegetable Society have invited Kayleigh Sinclair to give a talk about ‘Medicinal Herbs: Bridging Past Knowledge with Modern Research’ at 8pm on Wednesday 8th October 2025 in The Bletchingley Room at Redhill Methodist Church, RH1 1BP!
Kayleigh Sinclair (the Historical Herbologist) will give a talk to the National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association about ‘Medicinal Herbs: Bridging Past Knowledge with Modern Research’ at 8pm on Wednesday 8th October 2025 in The Bletchingley Room at Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1BP.
Kayleigh Sinclair holds the position of Horticulture Team Coordinator at RHS Wisley, where she plays a key role in supporting various horticultural projects and initiatives. Beyond her responsibilities at RHS Wisley, Kayleigh has a passion for Herbology and is pursuing an in-depth study of this field at the prestigious Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). In addition to her academic pursuits, Kayleigh proudly serves as an Ambassador for The Herb Society, advocating for the appreciation and understanding of herbs in historical and contemporary contexts.
Known as the Historical Herbologist, Kayleigh Sinclair’s primary interest lies in the evolution of medicinal herbs, exploring how they have been utilised throughout history. Kayleigh delves into the folklore and superstitions surrounding these plants and examines how these cultural narratives have influenced modern-day medicine and how we interact with them.
The National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association welcome non-members to their meetings, everyone is very welcome to attend this event – entry is free for National Vegetable Society members, £1 for members of affiliated societies, £2 for RHS Students, and £3 for visitors.
Ray Broughton will be giving a talk about ‘New Developments in Horticulture’ to Thursley Horticultural Society at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th October 2025 in Thursley Village Hall
Senior Horticultural lecturer, Ray Broughton will give a talk about ‘New Developments in Horticulture‘ to Thursley Horticultural Society at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th October 2025 in Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Lane, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6QD. New members and visitors are always very welcome. There will be refreshments and a raffle. Admission is free!
Ascot Horticultural Society have invited Dr Pat Morris to give a talk about Hedgehogs on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at King Edward’s Hall in Ascot
Ascot Horticultural Society have invited Dr Pat Morris to give a talk about Hedgehogs on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at King Edward’s Hall, King Edward’s Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8PD. Doors open at 7.45pm. Non-members are very welcome indeed to attend, entry is £3 for non-members and £1 for Ascot Horticultural Society members.
National Collection Holder and Garden Designer, Jackie Currie will be talking about ‘Ornamental Alliums’ to Witley Gardening Association on Wednesday 8th October 2025, at the Chichester Hall in Witley!
On Wednesday 8th October 2025, Witley Gardening Association are meeting at the Chichester Hall, Petworth Road, Witley, Surrey, GU8 5PL. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start; National Collection Holder and Garden Designer, Jackie Currie will be giving a talk about Ornamental Alliums. Entry is free to Witley Gardening Association members and £5 for non-members.
Elspeth Fimple will be giving Pirbright Horticultural Society a talk ‘All About Foraging’ on Tuesday 14th October 2025!
Pirbright Horticultural Society are looking forward to welcoming Elspeth Fimpel, who will be giving them a talk All About Foraging on Tuesday 14th October 2025. This event starts at 7.30pm at Lord Pirbright’s Hall, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JE.
Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society are holding a Friendly Open Evening with Free Entry on Wednesday 15th October 2025!
Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society are holding a Friendly Open Evening with Free Entry from 7pm until 9pm on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at The Trinity Centre, Holy Trinity Church, Maldon Road, Wallington, SM6 8BL.
Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society are a lovely, friendly group, they would welcome anyone who would like to come to their informal evening to see who they are and what they do. This group have Evening Shows at all their meetings. Anyone who is interested in gardening will be welcome to come along – you don’t have to be an expert! As well as hearing talks from interesting speakers, Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society also learn from each other. There will be free admission on this evening – visitors just pay for refreshments and a raffle.
CHAPS & Headley Horticultural Society Event: No Work Gardening: a talk by Bob Flowerdew on Thursday 16th October 2025
Churt Horticultural and Produce Society (CHAPS) and Headley Horticultural Society have combined forces to host Bob Flowerdew for a special talk entitled ‘No Work Gardening‘ on Thursday 16th October 2025. This event starts at 8pm. Tickets are £10 for members and £20 for non-members. Email chaps.secretary@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Julie Verity will be giving a talk about Beth Chatto, Derek Jarman, and dry gardening at the Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group meeting on Saturday 18th October 2025!
The Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group invite you to join them on Saturday 18th October 2025 when they’ll be meeting at The Old Barn Hall, 55 Church Road, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PQ. Doors open at 10am, the talk will begin at 10.45am. Visitors are welcome at all Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group meetings and pay £5 to attend. This charge also applies to national HPS members, who are not members of the group, and friends of members.
Speaker, Julie Verity studied Horticulture and Plant Physiology at University, gaining two degrees and doing post-doctoral work in New Zealand. After a successful career in business and education, she has returned to her love of plants through painting and giving talks about gardens and gardening heroes.
Garden Designer, Mark Gregory will be giving Pirbright Horticultural Society a talk about ‘A Life’s Work at Chelsea Flower Show’ on Tuesday 11th November 2025
Pirbright Horticultural Society are looking forward to welcoming Garden Designer, Mark Gregory, who will be giving them a talk about A Life’s work at Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday 11th November 2025. This event starts at 7.30pm at Lord Pirbright’s Hall, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JE. Entry is free for Pirbright Horticultural Society members, non-members are very welcome, entry is £5 per person.
EcoLocal’s One Day Workshop – Design Your New Kitchen Garden – is on Saturday 22nd November 2025!
Please pre-book your place for the Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group meeting on Saturday 29th November 2025: Tom Coward will be giving a talk about William Robinson and Gravetye Manor!
The Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group request you book your place in advance ready for their meeting on Saturday 29th November 2025 when Tom Coward will be giving a talk about William Robinson and Gravetye Manor. NB: This is a Christmas Party Meeting, so places need to be pre-booked, as numbers are limited.
The Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group are holding this meeting at The Old Barn Hall, 55 Church Road, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PQ. Doors open at 10am, the talk will begin at 10.45am. Visitors are welcome at all Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group meetings and pay £5 to attend. This charge also applies to national HPS members, who are not members of the group, and friends of members.
This talk is about William Robinson, a gardener who was renowned for his wild and natural gardening methods, and his garden at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex. After studying at Pershore College and Kew Gardens, Tom Coward’s first job was as assistant head gardener at a private garden in Sussex, followed by a job as Fergus Garrett’s deputy at Great Dixter. For the past eleven years he has headed the garden team at Gravetye Manor. Once the home of Victorian William Robinson, it is now a hotel and the garden is open only to paying guests.
Free Training Courses for Community Groups
Oct-Nov 25
We are very pleased to confirm that Surrey Wildlife Trust is offering a limited number of FREE places to Surrey based community groups on each of the courses listed below.
Please note that spaces will be allocated on a first come-first served basis with one space available per community group.
How to book
To book your space free of charge, please contact Sue O’Regan with your name, email address, phone number, and community group name at adult.learning@surreywt.org.uk
Small Woodland Management
Friday 24th October, Nower Wood – 10am-3pm
If you are thinking about buying a small woodland or have just invested in one, this course is for you.
Join experienced tutor, Ross Packman who has gained practical woodland management experience with the National Trust, and the Wildlife Trusts in both Surrey and the Isles of Scilly. He is keen to help guide you on your exciting journey.
On this one-day introductory course, you will:
- Spend the morning learning about everything from basic woodland ecology to applying for management grants.
- After an early lunch, head out into the ancient woodland of Nower Wood where you will observe habitat management in action.
We realise that each parcel of land is unique, therefore we encourage attendees, prior to the course, to pass on any specific questions they may have, which we can then cover in a Q&A on the day.
Mobility
There will be a gentle walk around the woods mainly on marked paths.
What to bring
While there will be hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day you will need to bring your own packed lunch.
Parking information
There is plenty of free parking available.
Bicycle parking
There is a place to safely lock your bike.
Facilities
Toilets are available
Practical Skills for Managing a Small Woodland
Friday 7th November, Nower Wood – 10am-3pm
Owning a small woodland can be a magical experience, but these vital habitats require active management to remain biodiverse and healthy. On this course, attendees will develop the practical skills and techniques required to become proficient custodians of their own small woodland.
Join experienced tutor, Ross Packman who has gained practical woodland management experience with the National Trust, and the Wildlife Trusts in both Surrey and the Isles of Scilly. He is keen to help guide you on your exciting journey.
On this one-day course you will:
- Briefly discuss basic woodland ecology, seasonal limitations, personal protective equipment, useful power tools and their appropriate use.
- Venture into the woods to learn how to use hand tools to “coppice” appropriate species and deliver beneficial “thinning” through the felling of small trees.
- Gain experience in building deer “exclosures”, dead hedges and wind rows.
Mobility
You will be actively taking part in woodland management activities so some mobility and minimal strength will be necessary.
What to bring
While there will be hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day you will need to bring your own packed lunch.
Parking information
There is plenty of free parking available.
Bicycle parking
There is a place to safely lock your bike.
Facilities
Toilets are available
Do you need certificates for your Flower Show?
The Surrey Horticultural Federation Certificates of Merit are available from our Chairman, Janet Arm. If you would like to receive Certificates of Merit, please post an A4 or Foolscap sized, stamped addressed envelope with a large second class stamp (£1.55) to Janet Arm at Redleaf Nursery, Green Lane, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2AP.
Spreadsheets for Show Cards
John Manches has devised a special computer spreadsheet to cope with printing show entry cards and adding up the points won for cup presentations. If any Surrey Horticultural Federation Clubs and Societies are interested in receiving John’s template, please contact John by email at: johnmanches74@gmail.com or phone 01252-702752.
Sunday Gardening Programme on BBC Radio Surrey
Don’t miss the Sunday Gardening programme on BBC Radio Surrey from 10:30am until 12 noon. Each week, the show have a segment where they promote gardening events in the local community; from talks to workshops, from fairs to meet-ups. No matter if it’s big or small, ticketed or free, the team want to hear from you and your society about what events you’ve got planned.
If you have any events to promote, then get in touch via email: Sunday.gardening@bbc.co.uk. It’s possible you could also have the opportunity to come on the programme and tell the listeners about your group and what it is you do.
Additionally, please do let your members know that if they ever have any gardening questions, they can reach out to the Sunday Gardening programme via email Sunday.gardening@bbc.co.uk or call the team from 10am on Sundays on 0800 587 1046. The Sunday Gardening programme are joined every week by a gardening expert who is ready to answer any question you may have.
Report Asian Hornet Sightings
I am sharing this early, to allow you to have time to share this information with your members, so they’re informed and prepared, ready for summer. Asian Hornets have been sighted in the UK in recent years. Why does this matter? The Asian Hornet is highly aggressive predator of our native insects; entomologists feel that the Asian Hornet poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators.
Two Asian hornet nests were found in Surrey in September 2023. The nests were subsequently destroyed by experts from DEFRA. Keep up to date with Asian hornet sightings by clicking here.
If you think you’ve seen an Asian Hornet, take a photo if you can. Please take care and do not disturb an active nest. Members of the public who suspect they have found an Asian Hornet should report it to the NNSS through their online form or by emailing alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk.
A free ID sheet is available from the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat (NNSS). Click here to view detailed pictures to help you correctly identify an Asian Hornet.
Speaker Feedback
Has a speaker given a talk to your society over the past few months? Please share your confidential feedback by emailing me your thoughts, both positive and negative on the speakers you booked last year, and I will share your feedback privately (via email) with the other clubs that are members of the SHF – thank you. My email is beth@pumpkinbeth.com.
NB: Speaker feedback is private and confidential and is not to be shared with anyone other than your group’s programme secretary.
Publicising Your Club or Society’s Events
If your club or society is a fully paid up member of the Surrey Horticultural Federation, I will be delighted to add your society or club’s events to our website. Please email me, beth@pumpkinbeth.com. To successfully publicise your event, I need to know:
- What date your event takes place.
- What time your event starts.
- Where your event is held.
- What type of event you’re holding? If it’s a talk, please let me know the name of the speaker and their talk title.
- Finally, I need to know the entrance fee for non-members and visitors.
- Email me a photo or poster I’ll highlight your event in the newsletter
Do You Have Anything You Would Like Me to Add to the Next Surrey Horticultural Federation Newsletter?
If you are a member of the Surrey Horticultural Federation and you have something you would like me to add to the next newsletter or an event you would like me to add to the website, please contact me, Beth Otway, the Surrey Horticultural Federation’s Website & Events Secretary – my email is beth@pumpkinbeth.com.
On behalf of our Chairperson Janet Arm, Our Membership Secretary and Treasurer, Katharine Deaville, and all the Surrey Horticultural Federation Council, I’d like to send you our very best wishes.
Kind regards
Beth
Beth Otway
Website & Events Secretary
Surrey Horticultural Federation
Upcoming Events:
| October 2025 | ||||
| Wed 1-Oct-2025 | 20th Century Women Gardeners: a talk by Cherrill Sands | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 1-Oct-2025 | Fungi, Fauna, and Flora: a talk by Nigel Choat | Send Gardening Society | Fiona Collett | 01483 765730 |
| Wed 1-Oct-2025 | Behind the scenes at Savill Gardens: a talk by John Anderson | Brooklands Horticultural Society | Barbara Royston | |
| Thu 2-Oct-2025 | Swan Lifeline | Fernhurst Horticultural Society | Theresa Kennedy | 01428 656524 |
| Thu 2-Oct-2025 | A Taste of France: a talk by Martyn Denney | The Alpine Garden Society Woking – West Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Fri 3-Oct-2025 | Ottershaw Cacti: a talk by Jo and Daniel | Lightwater Gardening Club | Shirley Marrison | 01276 502025 |
| Fri 3-Oct-2025 | How to Create Your Best Ever Garden: a talk by David Hurrion | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 4-Oct-2025 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 4-Oct-2025 | Banstead Charities’ Christmas Event | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Sat 4-Oct-2025 | Garden Design Techniques: the Use of Plants in Design: a talk by Caroline Halfpenny | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | David Dunning | 0208 660 9242 |
| Mon 6-Oct-2025 | A local Wildlife Safari: a talk by photographer Deb Heath | Oakley Gardening Club | Ms. Maureen Dallaway | 01256-780788 |
| Tue 7-Oct-2025 | Companion Planting the Organic Way: a talk by Belinda Allen | Shamley Green Gardening Club | Paulina Bayliss | |
| Tue 7-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Planting up the areas and Looking after the Planters by Merstham Hub for Raven Housing | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 7-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Wed 8-Oct-2025 | A talk by the Surrey Gardens Trust | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Wed 8-Oct-2025 | Dynamic Planting: combining plants, materials and places: a talk by Matthew Wilson | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 8-Oct-2025 | Hedgehogs: a talk by Dr Pat Morris | Ascot Horticultural Society | Mrs Lindsey Payne | 07847511361 |
| Wed 8-Oct-2025 | New Developments in Horticulture: a talk by Ray Broughton | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Wed 8-Oct-2025 | Ornamental Alliums: a talk by Jackie Currie | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Wed 8-Oct-2025 | Medicinal Herbs: Bridging Past Knowledge with Modern Research: a talk by Kayleigh Sinclair (the Historical Herbologist) *held at Redhill* | National Vegetable Society (NVS) Surrey District Association | Beth Otway | |
| Thu 9-Oct-2025 | Sweet Peas: a talk by Gemma Burr | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association | Cynthia Reilly | 07790 273225 |
| Thu 9-Oct-2025 | Plant Heritage in-person & Zoom talk: Place of Palms – Tropical Dreams of Making Kew by Kate Teacher | Plant Heritage, Surrey Group (NCCPG) | Wendy Bentall | 01276-858256 |
| Thu 9-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill will be holding a stall celebrating Mental Health Day at Merstham Hub | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Thu 9-Oct-2025 | Bulbs throughout the year (focusing on January to May): a talk by George Lockwood | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Fri 10-Oct-2025 | My Wildflower Hot Spots of the World: a talk by Carol Watson | Froyle Gardening Club | Madeleine Dowding | 01420-85530 |
| Fri 10-Oct-2025 | Flowers for Urban Wildlife: a talk by Sarah Foss | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Sat 11-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill: Bulb Planting in Redhill Memorial Park. | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Sun 12-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill Planters Working Party at Reigate Station | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 13-Oct-2025 | Growing Vegetables: a talk by Mark Saunders | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Tue 14-Oct-2025 | Companion Planting: a talk by Belinda Allen | Ewhurst Horticultural Society | Mrs. Anne Dyball | 07980 122530 |
| Tue 14-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 14-Oct-2025 | Plants for Winter/Early Spring: Flowers in Pots and the Garden: a talk by Alan Goold from Henry Street Garden Centre | Yateley and District Gardening Society | Mrs. Julia Dobbin | 01252-870533 |
| Tue 14-Oct-2025 | All about Foraging: a presentation by Elspeth Fimpel of Joyful Outdoors | Pirbright Horticultural Society | Lucy Baker | 07815847941 |
| Tue 14-Oct-2025 | Clematis Growing: a talk by Everett Leeds | Newdigate Horticultural Society | Jen Warans | |
| Wed 15-Oct-2025 | River Hill Gardens: a talk by Misako Kasahara | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Wed 15-Oct-2025 | Growing Forage for Bees: a talk by Margaret Lennard | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 15-Oct-2025 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society Friendly Open Evening | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Wed 15-Oct-2025 | Seasonal Flower Arranging demonstration with Lynn Sleet | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| Wed 15-Oct-2025 | Cheam and Cuddington Horticultural Society Fun Quiz Night | Cheam and Cuddington Horticultural Society | Mr. N. Clarke | 0208-644-9291 |
| Thu 16-Oct-2025 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society AGM & Evening Lecture: Container Planting for a Year of Flowers by Tim Woodland | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Thu 16-Oct-2025 | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) AGM and Raffle | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Thu 16-Oct-2025 | CHAPS & Headley Horticultural Society Event: No Work Gardening: a talk by Bob Flowerdew | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Fri 17-Oct-2025 | Spooky Sussex: a talk by Kevin Newman | Storrington Horticultural Society | Janet Webber | |
| Sat 18-Oct-2025 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society: Cuppa at the Community Garden | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 18-Oct-2025 | Beth Chatto, Derek Jarman and dry gardening: a talk by Julie Verity | Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group | Anne Grabaskey | |
| Mon 20-Oct-2025 | More Tales from the Potting Shed: a talk by Jean Griffin | Ripley and District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Sue Stranger | |
| Mon 20-Oct-2025 | Gardening for Birds: a talk by John Lawrence | Leigh and District Cottage Garden Society | Penny Taneborne | 01306 611515 |
| Mon 20-Oct-2025 | The Benefits of Nature in a Learning Environment: a talk by Clare Bowman | Basingstoke Horticultural Society | Mr. Philip Wraight | 01256-324185 |
| Tue 21-Oct-2025 | William Robinson: the Wild Gardener: a talk by Julie Verity | Esher and Molesey Garden Society | Ann Beauchamp | 02089791415 |
| Tue 21-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Planting up the areas and Looking after the Planters by Merstham Hub for Raven Housing | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 21-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Wed 22-Oct-2025 | Gertrude Jekyll, Artist, Gardener, & Craftswoman: a talk by Dr Judy Hill | Horsley Garden Society | Terry Lazenby | |
| Sat 25-Oct-2025 | Wokingham Horticultural Association Pumpkin Festival | Wokingham Horticultural Association | Pauline MacBrayne | 07941 352411 |
| Tue 28-Oct-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 28-Oct-2025 | How to Grow Alliums a talk by Jackie Currie | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Fri 31-Oct-2025 | Capel Horticultural Society Pumpkin Pageant | Capel Horticultural Society | David Silliman | |
| November 2025 | ||||
| Sat 1-Nov-2025 | The Modern Kitchen Garden: a talk by Barry Newman | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | David Dunning | 0208 660 9242 |
| Sun 2-Nov-2025 | Surrey Horticultural Federation 2025 Quiz & AGM at East Horsley Village Hall | Surrey Horticultural Federation | Ms. Beth Otway | |
| Sun 2-Nov-2025 | Growing Redhill Planters Working Party at Reigate Station | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 3-Nov-2025 | Exbury Gardens: a talk by Head Gardener, Tom Clarke | Oakley Gardening Club | Ms. Maureen Dallaway | 01256-780788 |
| Tue 4-Nov-2025 | Creating Movement whilst Frozen Still: a talk by Ben Pope | Shamley Green Gardening Club | Paulina Bayliss | |
| Tue 4-Nov-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Planting up the areas and Looking after the Planters by Merstham Hub for Raven Housing | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Wed 5-Nov-2025 | Ben Cross from Crosslands Flower Nursery will be talking about Alstroemeria | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 5-Nov-2025 | An Evening with BBC Gardeners’ World Presenter, Adam Frost | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Wed 5-Nov-2025 | The Creation and Restoration of Painshill: a talk by Cherril Sands | Brooklands Horticultural Society | Barbara Royston | |
| Thu 6-Nov-2025 | The Long Walk Home: a talk by Michael Blencoe | Fernhurst Horticultural Society | Theresa Kennedy | 01428 656524 |
| Thu 6-Nov-2025 | Greek Serendipity: a talk by Melvyn Jope | The Alpine Garden Society Woking – West Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Fri 7-Nov-2025 | Gertrude Jekyll and Munstead Wood: a talk by Julie Verity | Lightwater Gardening Club | Shirley Marrison | 01276 502025 |
| Sat 8-Nov-2025 | Banstead Horticultural Society Late Autumn Show | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Mon 10-Nov-2025 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society’s Annual General Meeting followed by a Talk or Demonstration | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Mon 10-Nov-2025 | The Earthworm All you wanted to know but did not dare ask! A talk by Chris Stewart | Brockham Green Horticultural Society | Ruth Johnson | 01737 842691 |
| Mon 10-Nov-2025 | Elstead Garden Club AGM & Quiz | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Tue 11-Nov-2025 | AGM & Talk: Garden ponds and why we should have one: a talk by Michael Joseph | Ewhurst Horticultural Society | Mrs. Anne Dyball | 07980 122530 |
| Tue 11-Nov-2025 | No Dig Gardening: a talk by Bryan Davis | Newdigate Horticultural Society | Jen Warans | |
| Tue 11-Nov-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 11-Nov-2025 | Spring into the New Year: a talk by Simon Horrill | Yateley and District Gardening Society | Mrs. Julia Dobbin | 01252-870533 |
| Tue 11-Nov-2025 | A Life’s work at Chelsea Flower Show by Mark Gregory | Pirbright Horticultural Society | Lucy Baker | 07815847941 |
| Wed 12-Nov-2025 | Grayshott Gardeners’ AGM | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 12-Nov-2025 | Thursley Horticultural Society AGM & Social Evening with Wine & Refreshments | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Wed 12-Nov-2025 | Witley Gardening Association AGM | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Wed 12-Nov-2025 | The Remarkable Miss Jekyll: a talk by Cherrill Sands | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Wed 12-Nov-2025 | Growing Redhill: Bulb Planting in a pot with the Brownies at Canada Hall | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Wed 12-Nov-2025 | A New Fruit Area, Garden Improvements & Renovations: a talk by Mark Saunders, Head Gardener at Fittleworth House | National Vegetable Society (NVS) Surrey District Association | Beth Otway | |
| Thu 13-Nov-2025 | Plant Heritage in-person & Zoom talk: ‘Barking up the Right Tree’ by Jonathan Newell | Plant Heritage, Surrey Group (NCCPG) | Wendy Bentall | 01276-858256 |
| Thu 13-Nov-2025 | Fruit Growing for a Small Garden: a talk by Jim Arbury | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association | Cynthia Reilly | 07790 273225 |
| Thu 13-Nov-2025 | Capel Horticultural Society AGM and Speaker | Capel Horticultural Society | David Silliman | |
| Thu 13-Nov-2025 | Knepp Wilding: rewilding a lowland farm 20 years on: a talk by Tom Forward, Ecologist | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Fri 14-Nov-2025 | The Wild Gardener: a talk by Julie Verity | Froyle Gardening Club | Madeleine Dowding | 01420-85530 |
| Fri 14-Nov-2025 | My Greenhouse Year: a talk by Gillian Taylor | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 15-Nov-2025 | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society AGM | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Mon 17-Nov-2025 | Basingstoke Horticultural Society AGM & Cheese and Wine Evening | Basingstoke Horticultural Society | Mr. Philip Wraight | 01256-324185 |
| Mon 17-Nov-2025 | Tropical Delights: a talk by Graham Pattison | Ripley and District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Sue Stranger | |
| Tue 18-Nov-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Planting up the areas and Looking after the Planters by Merstham Hub for Raven Housing | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 18-Nov-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Wed 19-Nov-2025 | Onslow Garden Club’s AGM & Social Evening | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 19-Nov-2025 | Climbers: a talk by Ian Hudson | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Wed 19-Nov-2025 | Epsom Garden Society AGM | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| Wed 19-Nov-2025 | Cheam & Cuddington Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting | Cheam and Cuddington Horticultural Society | Mr. N. Clarke | 0208-644-9291 |
| Thu 20-Nov-2025 | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) AGM followed by Bees in the Garden: a talk by Tony Lack | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Thu 20-Nov-2025 | Snowdrops at Westcroft: a talk by Lyn Miles | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Fri 21-Nov-2025 | Storrington Horticultural Society AGM followed by People Places and Plants: a talk by Jim Gardiner | Storrington Horticultural Society | Janet Webber | |
| Sat 22-Nov-2025 | Wokingham Horticultural Association’s Winter Show | Wokingham Horticultural Association | Pauline MacBrayne | 07941 352411 |
| Wed 26-Nov-2025 | Horsley Garden Society AGM & Quiz | Horsley Garden Society | Terry Lazenby | |
| Sat 29-Nov-2025 | William Robinson and Gravetye Manor: a talk by Tom Coward (Please pre-book your place) | Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group | Anne Grabaskey | |
| December 2025 | ||||
| Mon 1-Dec-2025 | Oakley Gardening Club’s Christmas Festivities | Oakley Gardening Club | Ms. Maureen Dallaway | 01256-780788 |
| Tue 2-Dec-2025 | Shamley Green Gardening Club Christmas Party and Quiz | Shamley Green Gardening Club | Paulina Bayliss | |
| Wed 3-Dec-2025 | Wonersh Garden Club Members Only Christmas Social | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 3-Dec-2025 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society Members Only AGM & Social Evening | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Wed 3-Dec-2025 | Banstead Horticultural Society AGM & Social Afternoon | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Wed 3-Dec-2025 | The Best of British: a talk by Paul Whittle | Brooklands Horticultural Society | Barbara Royston | |
| Thu 4-Dec-2025 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society Christmas Party & talk ‘RHS Wisley Hilltop’ by Sheila Das | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Thu 4-Dec-2025 | Fernhurst Horticultural Society AGM & Talk: Deceivers, Death Caps & Fairy Rings by Steve Webster | Fernhurst Horticultural Society | Theresa Kennedy | 01428 656524 |
| Thu 4-Dec-2025 | The Alpine Garden Society Woking – West Surrey Group Christmas Members’ Evening | The Alpine Garden Society Woking – West Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Fri 5-Dec-2025 | Lightwater Gardening Club Members’ Christmas Evening | Lightwater Gardening Club | Shirley Marrison | 01276 502025 |
| Fri 5-Dec-2025 | Baubles, Berries, and Mulled Wine: a talk by John Anderson | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 6-Dec-2025 | Brockham Green Horticultural Society’s Christmas Wreath Workshop | Brockham Green Horticultural Society | Ruth Johnson | 01737 842691 |
| Mon 8-Dec-2025 | Basingstoke Horticultural Society Members-Only Christmas Party | Basingstoke Horticultural Society | Mr. Philip Wraight | 01256-324185 |
| Mon 8-Dec-2025 | Treading Gently Through the Borders: a talk by Benjamin Pope | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Tue 9-Dec-2025 | Yateley and District Gardening Society Members Only Christmas Get Together – NOTE: 7.30pm start | Yateley and District Gardening Society | Mrs. Julia Dobbin | 01252-870533 |
| Wed 10-Dec-2025 | Christmas Flower Arranging Workshop: a demonstration by Elizabeth Barralet | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| Wed 10-Dec-2025 | The Secrets of Garden Design: a talk by Nick Turrell | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Thu 11-Dec-2025 | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association AGM, Social Evening, Photographic Competition, & Quiz | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association | Cynthia Reilly | 07790 273225 |
| Sat 13-Dec-2025 | Send Gardening Society AGM & Christmas Party | Send Gardening Society | Fiona Collett | 01483 765730 |
| Sat 13-Dec-2025 | Woldingham and District Horticultural Society: Christmas Wreath Making | Woldingham and District Horticultural Society | Heather Stark | 0790 1944 381 |
| Sat 13-Dec-2025 | Storrington Horticultural Society: Christmas Afternoon Tea: Admission By Ticket Only | Storrington Horticultural Society | Janet Webber | |
| Wed 17-Dec-2025 | Froyle Gardening Club AGM: Annual subscriptions are due | Froyle Gardening Club | Madeleine Dowding | 01420-85530 |
| Wed 17-Dec-2025 | Ashtead Horticultural Society AGM followed by wine, mince pies, and a garden quiz in the Ralli Room | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Thu 18-Dec-2025 | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) Christmas Lunch | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |