Hello and welcome to the Surrey Horticultural Federation Early 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.
Woodham and New Haw Horticultural Club are kindly giving away their Photographic Display Stand to any Surrey Horticultural Federation club that would like it.
Woodham and New Haw Horticultural Club are kindly offering their photographic display stand to any Surrey Horticultural Federation society organisation that would like it.
The photographic stand consists of 3 Custom made (by someone in NVS Southern Branch – it is on the box!) boxes.
Two measuring 100 x 70 x 15cm, with a weight of 12kg.
One measuring 82 x 50 x 15cm, with a weight 12kg.
There are eight display boards measuring 94 x 60cm.
Plus, six Individual Base Legs that are 64cm high and twelve Verticals 67cm, 6 caps 20cm.
If you are interested in receiving this display stand, please email Louise Clubley at louise_clubley@hotmail.com. Thank you.
Complete the Royal Horticultural Society’s Survey for the chance to win a £250 RHS voucher!
The RHS are conducting research with plant experts and enthusiasts and would love to hear from you. Click here to take the RHS survey – it will only take 15-20 minutes and will help the RHS understand your needs and how they might meet them better. As a thank you for participating, you will be entered into our prize draw for a chance to win a £250 RHS voucher. NB: The closing date for responses is 22nd September 2025.
Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show is on Saturday 6th September 2025 at the Marindin Hall in Frensham
Autumn Flower Shows can be such special celebratory events, as we marvel at what our friends and neighbours have managed to grow this season. Frensham and Dockenfield Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show opens to the public at 2.30pm in the Marindin Hall, Frensham Road, Frensham, GU10 3DG.
At Frensham and Dockenfield Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show there are a small number of open classes, where non-members can enter their exhibits – please see Frensham and Dockenfield Horticultural Society’s schedule for more details. This society hold photographic, home industry, and junior classes, which are open to both members and non-members.
Please email the show organiser (show_organiser@fdhs.org.uk) the classes you are entering, or alternatively, pick up an entry form from Frensham Village Shop and return your completed form to Frensham Village Shop by the deadline. Deadline for submission of entries is 12 noon on Thursday 4th September 2025.
Jack’s Jungle Garden in Chiddingfold is opening from 1pm until 4pm for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice on Sunday 7th September 2025!
Jack’s Jungle Garden is a truly unique space set in a sheltered combe, creating the perfect humid microclimate for exotic plants. Wander among bananas, ensetes, gingers and tetrapanax – all flourishing in Chiddingfold! Jack’s extraordinary garden has been featured twice on BBC Gardeners’ World, and now you have the chance to explore it yourself. Find out more and purchase tickets on Phyllis Tuckwell’s website.
Michelle Howes will be giving Pirbright Horticultural Society a Virtual Tour of Painshill Park on Tuesday 9th September 2025
Pirbright Horticultural Society are looking forward to welcoming Michelle Howes, who will be giving them a virtual tour of Painshill Park on Tuesday 9th September 2025. This event starts at 7.30pm at Lord Pirbright’s Hall, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JE.
Belinda Allen will be giving the National Vegetable Society a talk on Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden at 8pm on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at East Horsley Village Hall
Belinda Allen will be giving the National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association a talk entitled, Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden at 8pm on Wednesday 10th September 2025 in the Millennium Room at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6QT.
The National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association welcome non-members, 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. NB: Belinda will be bringing plants to sell at this meeting – please bring cash if you wish to purchase plants – thank you.
Richard Ramsay will be telling Ascot Horticultural Society how to Grow Dahlias the Withypitts Way on Wednesday 10th September 2025
Ascot Horticultural Society have invited Richard Ramsay to give a talk about Growing Dahlias. Doors open at 7.45pm on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at King Edward’s Hall, King Edwards Road, Ascot, SL5 8PD. Entrance is £1 for members and £3 for visitors, which includes refreshments.
Chiddingfold Open Gardens is from 12 noon until 5pm on Sunday 14th September 2025!
Chiddingfold Open Gardens is a super special afternoon, a chance to visit eight private gardens that are opening to the public to raise much needed funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. The historic village of Chiddingfold features some beautiful gardens with woodland walks and herbaceous borders to vegetable plots, ponds, and pollinator-friendly planting – there’s something to inspire everyone!
Most gardens are centred around the village green, with a walking route linking them all together – the perfect way to spend a Sunday! All eight gardens can be explored with just one ticket at £7. Book your tickets to Chiddingfold Open Gardens and find out more information by clicking here.
Ben Pope will be talking to Witley Gardening Association on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at the Chichester Hall in Witley!
On Tuesday 16th September 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; Ben Pope will be giving a talk about Making the Most of What you Have. Entry is free to Witley Gardening Association members and £5 for non-members.
Join Ripley and District Horticultural Society on their Coach Trip to RHS Hyde Hall
Ripley and District Horticultural Society invite our readers to join them on their Coach Trip to RHS Hyde Hall on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Please email ripleydhssecretary@gmail.com to book your place. Tickets are £10 for Ripley and District Horticultural Society members and £25 for non-members.
Ecolocal are running a one day workshop on Climate Resilient Borders on Saturday 27th September 2025
Ecolocal are offering a workshop on the management and design of borders in this time of climate change. Design your climate resistant border, this classroom-based workshop promises to help participants to design their gardens to be resistant to whatever 2026 throws at them!
David Hurrion will be giving a talk ‘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.
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.
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 indeed to attend – entry is £5 per person.
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.
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:
| September 2025 | ||||
| Mon 1-Sep-2025 | Autumn Perennials: a talk by Marina Christopher (from Phoenix Plants) | Oakley Gardening Club | Ms. Maureen Dallaway | 01256-780788 |
| Tue 2-Sep-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Wed 3-Sep-2025 | Wonersh & District Garden Club Members’ Coach trip to Great Dixter and hopefully Smallhythe | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Thu 4-Sep-2025 | Growing Green: gardening sustainably, whilst growing produce for the home: a talk by Ben Pope | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Thu 4-Sep-2025 | Exploring Galanthus varieties and the Wisley collection: a talk by Jess Jansdotter | The Alpine Garden Society Woking – West Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Fri 5-Sep-2025 | Birds of Surrey: a talk by Alan Sharps | Lightwater Gardening Club | Shirley Marrison | 01276 502025 |
| Fri 5-Sep-2025 | Munstead Wood: a talk by Katherine Mills | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Thursley Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Ewhurst Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Ewhurst Horticultural Society | Mrs. Anne Dyball | 07980 122530 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Witley Gardening Association Autumn Show | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Onslow Village Garden Club’s 79th Annual Show | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Newdigate Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Newdigate Horticultural Society | Jen Warans | |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Woldingham and District Horticultural Society Autumn Flower and Produce Show | Woldingham and District Horticultural Society | Heather Stark | 0790 1944 381 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Milford Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Fernhurst Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Fernhurst Horticultural Society | Theresa Kennedy | 01428 656524 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Frensham and Dockenfield Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07766 573856 |
| Sat 6-Sep-2025 | Leigh & District Cottage Garden Society Autumn Show | Leigh and District Cottage Garden Society | Penny Taneborne | 01306 611515 |
| Sun 7-Sep-2025 | Growing Redhill Plant Stall and Mini Show at the Quality Street Fair | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 8-Sep-2025 | Elstead Garden Club visit to Leonardslee Gardens(car share) | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Tue 9-Sep-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 9-Sep-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 9-Sep-2025 | National Trust Gardens: a talk by David Hunt | Yateley and District Gardening Society | Mrs. Julia Dobbin | 01252-870533 |
| Tue 9-Sep-2025 | A virtual tour of Painshill Park by Michelle Howes | Pirbright Horticultural Society | Lucy Baker | 07815847941 |
| Wed 10-Sep-2025 | Roses: a talk by Elizabeth Sawday | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 10-Sep-2025 | Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden: a talk by Belinda Allen | National Vegetable Society (NVS) Surrey District Association | Beth Otway | |
| Wed 10-Sep-2025 | Growing Dahlias the Withypitts Way: a talk by Richard Ramsay | Ascot Horticultural Society | Mrs Lindsey Payne | 07847511361 |
| Wed 10-Sep-2025 | Storrington Horticultural Society: Outing to Wisley | Storrington Horticultural Society | Janet Webber | |
| Thu 11-Sep-2025 | Egham Gardens & Allotment Association Late Summer Show & Quiz | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association | Cynthia Reilly | 07790 273225 |
| Thu 11-Sep-2025 | Plant Heritage in-person & Zoom talk: Keith (and Christine) Haywood from Hart Canna talking about Canna cultivation and their National Collection | Plant Heritage, Surrey Group (NCCPG) | Wendy Bentall | 01276-858256 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society Autumn Show | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Leatherhead Horticultural Society Annual Show | Leatherhead Horticultural Society | Mr. Euan Niven | 01372-279079 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Banstead Horticultural Society Autumn Flower Show | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Wokingham Horticultural Association’s Autumn Show | Wokingham Horticultural Association | Pauline MacBrayne | 07941 352411 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society Main Horticultural Show | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Froyle Autumn Show | Froyle Gardening Club | Madeleine Dowding | 01420-85530 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Ashford Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Ashford Horticultural Society | Mr. B. Muggeridge | 01784-254986 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Elstead Garden Club Autumn Show | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Cheam & Cuddington Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show | Cheam and Cuddington Horticultural Society | Mr. N. Clarke | 0208-644-9291 |
| Sat 13-Sep-2025 | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association at St John’s Eco Fair at St John’s Church (TBC) | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association | Cynthia Reilly | 07790 273225 |
| Sun 14-Sep-2025 | Growing Redhill Working Party for a General Tidy Up at Reigate Station | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 15-Sep-2025 | The Birds of Costa Rica: a talk by Steve Oakes | Basingstoke Horticultural Society | Mr. Philip Wraight | 01256-324185 |
| Mon 15-Sep-2025 | Yateley and District Gardening Society: Annual Inter Society Quiz Evening at Henry Street Garden Centre (TBC) | Yateley and District Gardening Society | Mrs. Julia Dobbin | 01252-870533 |
| Tue 16-Sep-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 16-Sep-2025 | Making the Most of What You’ve Got: a talk by Ben Pope | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Wed 17-Sep-2025 | Deceivers, Deathcaps and Fairy Rings: an introduction to the fungus world: a talk by Steve Webster | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Wed 17-Sep-2025 | Flowers for all Occasions: a talk by Elizabeth Barralet | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 17-Sep-2025 | Epsom Garden Society Autumn Display & Plant Sale | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| Wed 17-Sep-2025 | Thursley Horticultural Society’s Visit to Wisley, including a Talk at the Hilltop Learning Centre | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Wed 17-Sep-2025 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society’s Outing to Titsey Place | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Wed 17-Sep-2025 | Let’s Talk Gardening: a talk by Jean Griffin | Cheam and Cuddington Horticultural Society | Mr. N. Clarke | 0208-644-9291 |
| Wed 17-Sep-2025 | Ripley and District Horticultural Society Coach Trip to RHS Hyde Hall | Ripley and District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Sue Stranger | |
| Thu 18-Sep-2025 | Future Developments in Horticulture – to Cope with Changes in Climate: a talk by Ray Broughton | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Thu 18-Sep-2025 | My Garden from Scratch: a talk by Lizzie Gibbison | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Fri 19-Sep-2025 | Plant Hunting in India: a talk by Tony Booker | Storrington Horticultural Society | Janet Webber | |
| Sat 20-Sep-2025 | Ewell Horticultural Association Autumn Show | Ewell Horticultural Association | Ms. Lynne Mason | 0208-393-9257 |
| Sat 20-Sep-2025 | The Chobham Agricultural & Horticultural Society Show | Chobham Agricultural and Horticultural Society | Mrs. Susan Hallam | 01276-858653 |
| Sat 20-Sep-2025 | Brockham Green Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show | Brockham Green Horticultural Society | Ruth Johnson | 01737 842691 |
| Sat 20-Sep-2025 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society: Cuppa at the Community Garden | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 20-Sep-2025 | Sanderstead Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Tue 23-Sep-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 23-Sep-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 23-Sep-2025 | Perennials and Grasses a talk by Marina Christopher | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Wed 24-Sep-2025 | Wildflowers: a talk by Janet John | Horsley Garden Society | Terry Lazenby | |
| Sat 27-Sep-2025 | Capel Horticultural Society Autumn Litter Pick TBC | Capel Horticultural Society | David Silliman | |
| Sun 28-Sep-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 30-Sep-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 30-Sep-2025 | Growing Redhill and Surrey Choices: Creating a Bee Friendly Garden for LB’s Bee Keeping Project | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| 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 | Mr. K.G.Lewis | 01737-210707 |
| 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 | Dynamic Planting: combining plants, materials and places: a talk by Matthew Wilson | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| 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 Meeting | 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 | Mr. K.G.Lewis | 01737-210707 |
| 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 | 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 | |