Hello and welcome to the Surrey Horticultural Federation Spring 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.
Garden Gathering for World Parkinson’s Day
To celebrate Parkinson’s UK’s partnership with the RHS at the Chelsea Flower Show (19th –23rd May), Parkinson’s UK are introducing a new and exciting fundraising initiative – Garden Gathering!
Whether it’s a relaxed BBQ, a classic tea party, an open garden afternoon or a more glamorous summer soirée, Garden Gathering is all about hosting your way and raising vital funds to help bring forward the day when no one has to fear Parkinson’s.
When you sign up, you’ll receive a free Garden Gathering kit with everything you need to plan your event and boost your fundraising. Sign up today and get your free kit.
New Speaker Suggestion
Speaker: Peter Frost
Tel: 07732769123
Email: petefrost@hotmail.com
Peter doesn’t charge a fee for speaking. Instead, he asks you to spend your typical speaker fee on purchasing some of his three books online from Amazon or Waterstones. Therefore, all the money raised from Peter’s talks goes to the charity, World Vision. You can give the books to people in your club or society as a freebie.
In terms of equipment, Peter can bring a memory chip with PowerPoint slides. He would need to borrow a laptop, projector, screen, mic. If this is difficult, Peter can give a talk from memory or can give a reading from one of his books.
Peter describes himself as a Surrey man, having lived, worked, and played cricket in Egham for many years. He now lives in Ascot. Peter is semi-retired, he works in a laboratory from Monday to Wednesday, and volunteers the rest of the week. He plays the Ukulele for Ascot and Windsor clubs.
Peter’s three books are called “Uncle Chris’s Collection of Crafty Short Stories” volume 1,2,3 (see photo below), which were published over the last 3 years to generate money for the charity World Vision, who give aid to children around the world. Peter has been a World Vision sponsor for 30 years. The trigger for writing his books was the Ukraine war. Peter asks for the money due to him for the books goes to their Ukraine help. £1500 has now been raised and sent to World Vision (see above). Peter aims to raise £5000.
All three books are £10 each and are a collection of 15 cosy mystery short stories, with a twist. The listeners challenge is to “Get the twist before the twist gets you!!” Each story only takes 10 minutes to read.
Peter has been a speaker at Ascot Rotary, Bracknell Rotary, Reading Rotary and Bracknell Women’s Institute AGM. At these events Peter hopes to sell a few more books so that he can get to the next target of £5000 for the charity World Vision in their help with Ukraine children. World Vision have already reached over 1 million Ukraine children, helping with food, blankets, mattresses, generators, and educational help.
In addition, Berkshire Radio and Hampshire’s Fiesta FM have on two separate occasions broadcast Peter reading one of Uncle Chris’s mystery short stories on air.
One of Peter’s stories was long listed recently for the “Mysterious Murder Short Story” competition. The judges said “A good old-fashioned cosy crime story that packs a heist in under 3000 words, and quite twisty. It kept me guessing till the end, and I felt I really knew the characters”.
Books are £10 each online from Amazon and Waterstones. All monies go to the charity.
Beverly Exall BSc, MCIHort, MPGCA will be giving a talk entitled ‘Our Need to Garden – exploring the psychology of why we love to garden’ at the National Vegetable Society’s meeting at St Matthew’s Church in Redhill at 8pm on Wednesday 8th April 2026
Beverly Exall will be the speaker at the National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association‘s meeting at 8pm on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at the Parish Room at St Matthew’s Church, 71 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1DL.
Our Need to Garden – exploring the psychology of why we love to garden. People who love gardening fulfil their needs through gardening, but what are those needs and how are they fulfilled? Gain insight into the beliefs, feelings and behaviours that gardeners revealed when interviewed. Gardening is not just what they do, but who they are. The research for this talk was conducted on gardeners who grew their own food.
The National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association welcome non-members and guests are 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.
British Trust for Ornithology: Birds in Greenspaces – 1st April to 30th June
Birds in Greenspaces is a new, UK-wide citizen science survey of birds that use our public-access greenspaces. These spaces play many important roles for both birds and people, particularly in urban areas. Public access greenspaces include places like parks, cemeteries, and playing fields, to name a few, meaning a wide range of different habitat on offer.
If we can find out the importance of different greenspaces for birds, and people, we can use the findings to inform management guidance, so that decisions are made that benefit both.
Anyone can take part in Birds in Greenspaces! From 1 April to 30 June, we will be asking you to record the birds in your local greenspace(s). By simply recording which greenspace you visited, how long you spent there, which birds you saw and how many, you will be contributing key data. Whatever your experience level, there are a range of resources to help you to take part and build your skills.
https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/greenspaces
Butterfly Conservation – Garden Butterfly Survey
Record the butterflies that visit your garden including allotments, balconies and community gardens!
Butterflies are highly sensitive indicators of the health of the environment and we know many species are declining rapidly.
By counting and identifying the butterflies that visit your survey garden throughout the year, you are sharing essential data that help us understand how they are faring in gardens across the UK.
Importantly, your Garden Butterfly Survey sightings and information about the garden you are surveying will enable us to provide better, evidence-based advice on how to manage gardens to benefit butterflies throughout their life-cycle from egg to adult. Please note this is different to the Big Butterfly Count.
https://gardenbutterflysurvey.org/
UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS)
Flower-Insect Timed Counts
Help identify how and why pollinator populations are changing and gather data on a wide range of flower-visiting insects.
Spend ten minutes counting pollinators and contribute to a Flower-Insect Timed Count (FIT Count). This simple survey collects data on the total number of insects that visit a particular flower, ideally chosen from our list of 14 target flowers. FIT Counts can be done anywhere, including gardens and parks, in warm, dry weather during daylight hours from 1 April to 30 September.
https://ukpoms.org.uk/fit-counts
Surrey Wildlife Trust Courses for Community Groups – April/May 26
How to book: To book your space free of charge, please contact Christa Emmett with your name, individual email address, phone number, and community group name at communities@surreywt.org.uk
Ancient Woodland Indicators
Friday 10th April, Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, 10am-3pm
This one-day introductory course will focus on the identification of the woodland indicators, plant species and variety of other features that are all found in ancient woodland. Whilst some classroom learning will take place, the majority of the day will be spent outside in the beautiful ancient woodland of Nower Wood.
The course will cover an introduction to ancient woodland, a practical workshop on ancient woodland indicators, outside learning, and using identification keys. By the end of the course, delegates will have gained knowledge of at least 15 ancient woodland indicators, including herbs, grasses, sedges and trees, improving their identification skills for woodland surveys.
Participants should have a basic knowledge of plants and common plant families.
- Mobility – Some mobility is required as we will be walking on uneven ground through the woods.
- What to bring – While there will be hot drinks and snacks available upon arrival, please ensure you bring a packed lunch.
- Parking information – There is plenty of free parking available.
- Bicycle parking – There is a place to safely lock your bike.
- Facilities – Toilets, including an accessible toilet are available
Bats for Beginners
Friday 17th April, Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, 7pm-10pm
Join us for a fascinating evening learning all about bats, their ecology and behaviours. Experienced tutor, Emma Rothwell, will begin the session in the classroom introducing our 18 native British bat species, their lifecycles, habitats and feeding patterns. You will then be shown how to use a bat detector before heading out on a dusk walk through the woods at Nower Wood.
Afterwards we will reconvene in the classroom to discuss your findings over a well-deserved cuppa and hear about how you can help bats to thrive.Please note that while we endeavour to maximise the chances of seeing and hearing bats on the night, it is important to be aware that as with all wildlife-based courses, we cannot guarantee it.
- Mobility – We will be walking on uneven ground in the dark, so some stable mobility is required.
- What to bring – Please bring a folding chair blanket, torch and a flask.
- Parking information – There is plenty of free parking available.
- Bicycle parking – There is a place to safely lock your bike.
- Facilities – Toilets, including an accessible toilet are available
Reptiles of Surrey
Friday 8th May, Witley Common, 10am-3pm
Join us for a one-day introductory course discovering the unique world of Surrey’s reptile community.
Jamel Guenioui, Senior Ecologist, will spend the morning sharing his knowledge of each reptile species. In the afternoon, you will be guided through the local heathland of Witley Common, discovering reptiles in their own environment whilst learning how to use wildlife keys to accurately identify them.
- Mobility – Because we will be walking on uneven ground through thick grassland, this is not suitable to those with mobility issues.
- What to bring – Please bring a packed lunch.
- Parking information – Where possible, National Trust has offered us free parking on site.
- Bicycle parking – There is a place to safely lock your bike.
- Facilities – Toilets are available
All about Bees
Friday 15th May, Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, 10am-4pm
This course will explore the importance of both managed and wild bees in Surrey and how these fascinating pollinators live, reproduce and interact with each other.
Erica Evans, eco-aware beekeeper and founder of Hive Helpers, will explain the pollen, nectar needs and uses of different bee species. You will also look at honey production from flower to jar, followed by a honey tasting and learn about the extraordinary “waggle dance”.
You will also learn the characteristics of different bee species, along with top tips for identifying them in the field, before heading out to look for them at Nower Wood. We will also learn how we can collectively make a difference to look after these declining but essential insects.
- Mobility – Gentle walk in the woods on uneven ground
- What to bring – Please bring a packed lunch
- Parking information – There is plenty of free parking available.
- Bicycle parking – There is a place to safely lock your bike.
- Facilities – Toilets, including an accessible toilet are available
Easter Egg Hunt at the Therapy Garden – Thursday 2nd April, 10am to 1pm
Fun Family Activities at The Therapy Garden – Thursday 2nd April from 10am to 1pm
Visit with friends and family and enjoy tea and cake in our beautiful, tranquil gardens. Lots of fun activities for your children to enjoy: –
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Pebble Painting
- Easter Colouring
- Paint and Grow your own
- Garden Games
Buy an Easter gift in our shop – pots of Spring bulbs, crafts made by our clients and seedlings for planting our when the weather is right!
Come and enjoy refreshments and relaxation in the sunshine!
Entrance by donation with a small fee for the various activities.
Manor Fruit Farm, Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2DT
Grayshott Gardeners have invited Rosy Hardy from Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants to deliver their Keynote lecture on ‘Plants for Shade’ on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 8pm at Grayshott Village Hall
Grayshott Gardeners have invited Rosy Hardy (from Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants) to deliver their Keynote lecture on ‘Plants for Shade’ on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 8pm (doors open at 7.15pm) at Grayshott Village Hall, 35 Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6TZ. Tickets are £8 for visitors and £5 for members of inter-village clubs.
Banstead Horticultural Society have invited Barry Newman to give a talk on ‘Growing and Showing Vegetables’ at 7pm on Friday 10th April 2026 at Banstead Community Hall
Banstead Horticultural Society have invited Barry Newman to give a talk on ‘Growing and Showing Vegetables’ at 7pm on Friday 10th April 2026 at Banstead Community Hall. On Friday 10th April 2026, Banstead Horticultural Society will be meeting at 7pm at Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3AJ. Entry is £3 for members and £5 for non-members, which includes light refreshments.
Thursley Horticultural Society’s Spring Show is from 2.30pm until 4.30pm, on Saturday 11th April 2026, at Thursley Village Hall
Thursley Horticultural Society are holding their Spring Show from 2.30pm until 4.30pm, on Saturday 11th April 2026, at Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Lane, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6QD. New members and visitors are always very welcome. The raffle will be drawn at 4pm and the Prize Giving is at 4.15pm.
Witley Gardening Association’s Spring Show is on Saturday 11th April 2026 – Doors open at 2.30pm at Chichester Hall in Witley
Witley Gardening Association‘s Spring Show is on Saturday 11th April 2026 at Chichester Hall in Witley. Doors open at 2.30pm and presentations will be made at 4pm.
Grayshott Gardeners’ Spring Show is on from 2pm until 4pm on Saturday 11th April 2026 at Grayshott Village Hall
Grayshott Gardeners’ Spring Show with Floral Art Inter-Village Cup is on from 2pm until 4pm on Saturday 11th April 2026 at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hampshire, GU26 6TZ.
Squire’s Garden Centre in Shepperton are hosting the Orchid Society of Great Britain’s Spring Orchid Show from 9.30am until 5pm in the Orangery on Saturday 11th April 2026
On Saturday 11th April 2026, the Orchid Society of Great Britain are holding their Spring Orchid Show in the Orangery at Squire’s Garden Centre in Shepperton – Squire’s Garden Centre, Halliford Road, Upper Halliford, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8SG.
This fantastic event will be a dream come true for orchid lovers! The OSGB Spring Show is an open flower show that anyone can enter – you don’t need to be a member of the Orchid Society of Great Britain – just bring along your orchid in the morning. Orchid entries can be received from 9.30am. Judging takes place at 11am and plants can be collected at 4.30pm.
Visitors will be able to admire a wide range of interesting and unusual orchids at this special show. Visitors can purchase orchids from Squire’s Garden Centre, Spicesotic Plants, Orchid Alchemy, the Mathers Foundation, and OSGB members at this very special event. Squire’s also sell houseplants, garden plants, pots, tools, gifts, etc..
Squire’s at Shepperton have a newly refurbished Café Bar that offers breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. The Café Bar has distinct seating areas to choose from including the main Café Bar, a sophisticated afternoon tea area with piano, a coffee lounge, and a special family-friendly area, as well as outdoor seating. There’s free parking. Squire’s in Shepperton is a 20 minute walk from the train station or a short taxi ride from the station. This Garden Centre will be open from 9am until 6pm.
Capel Horticultural Society Spring Show is on Sunday 12th April 2026 at Capel Memorial Hall
Capel Horticultural Society Spring Show is on Sunday 12th April 2026 at Capel Village Memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LD. Enter exhibits on the day between 8.45am and 10.15am. The show opens to visitors at 2pm. Show entry is £1, members enjoy free entry.
Barry Newman is giving a talk about ‘Vegetable Growing’ to Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society on Thursday 16th April 2026 at The Winn Hall
Barry Newman is giving a talk about ‘Vegetable Growing‘ to Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society at 7pm on Thursday 16th April 2026 at The Winn Hall, Dunsfold, Surrey, GU8 4LA. DHHS members receive free entry, while guests and visitors pay £5 at the door. Tea, coffee and cake will be served. Please RSVP to bookingsdhhs@gmail.com for catering purposes.
The Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group have invited Neil Miller to give a talk about Roses and Hever Castle at their HPS meeting on Saturday 18th April 2026
The Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group invite you to join them on Saturday 18th April 2026 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 begins at 10.45am. Visitors are welcome at all Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group meetings and pay £7 to attend. This charge also applies to national HPS members, who are not members of the group, and friends of members.
A talk about the gardens at Hever Castle, with a particular emphasis on the Rose Garden. Neil started working at Hever in 2002 and became Head Gardener four years later. A rose specialist, Neil’s quest to introduce scented blooms to the Rose Garden at Hever Castle is one of his many legacies that visitors enjoy in the summer.
In 2021 Neil led his team to seven gold medal wins in a row at the South & South East in Bloom Awards, as well as being personally awarded the prestigious South & South East in Bloom ‘Horticulture Achievement Award’ in 2017 and Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021. Neil has raised a lot of money for charity over the years, and is kindly donating his fee from the talk he is giving us to The Caron Keating Foundation. There will be a plant and seedling sale at this meeting.
On Saturday 18th April 2026, join Godalming Community Plant Swap at Godalming Library from 9.30am until 4pm
On Saturday 18th April 2026, there will be a Plant & Seedling Swap from 9.30am until 4pm at Godalming Library, Bridge Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HT. Godalming library is located in Bridge Street opposite the Borough Offices.
Organic Lawn Care One Day Workshop is from 10.30am until 3pm on Saturday 18th April 2026 at The Victorian Walled Garden, Carshalton
Graham Dillamore will be giving a talk about the gardens of Hampton Court Palace to Witley Gardening Association on Tuesday 21st April 2026 – Doors open at 7pm at Chichester Hall in Witley
Graham Dillamore will be giving a talk about the gardens of Hampton Court Palace to Witley Gardening Association on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at Chichester Hall in Witley. Doors open at 7pm, ready for a 7.30pm start. Entry is free to members, £5 for non-members. Welcome drinks available.
Surrey Organic Gardening Talks: Shakespeare and England’s Trees is from 7.30pm until 9pm on Friday 24th April 2026 at The Garden Hall, Carshalton
Organic Food Growing 6 Week Course starts at 10.30am on Saturday 25th April 2026 at Carshalton Community Allotment
Ripley and District Horticultural Society have arranged a Coach Trip to the Savill Garden in Great Windsor Park on Wednesday 29th April 2026
Ripley and District Horticultural Society have arranged a Coach Trip to the Savill Garden in Great Windsor Park on Wednesday 29th April 2026. Tickets are £25 for Ripley and District Horticultural Society members and £35 for guests and non-members. Please email janjewers@gmail.com to book your place.
Witley Gardening Association have invited Carol Gubler to give a talk entitled Aspects of Fuchsias on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at Grayswood Village Hall
Witley Gardening Association have invited Carol Gubler to give a talk entitled Aspects of Fuchsias on Wednesday 6th May 2026. Doors open at 7pm (for a 7.30pm start) at Grayswood Village Hall. Entry is free to members and £5 to non-members. Welcome Drinks will be available.
Grayshott Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale is from 10am until 11.30am on Saturday 9th May 2026 at Grayshott Village Hall
Grayshott Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale is from 10am until 11.30am on Saturday 9th May 2026 at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hampshire, GU26 6TZ.
Louise Jones, a Plant Pathologist at RHS Garden Wisley, will be giving a talk about Diseases of Fruit Trees to the National Vegetable Society on Wednesday 13th May 2026 in at The Leatherhead Institute
The National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association are looking forward to welcoming Louise Jones, a Plant Pathologist at RHS Garden Wisley to their meeting at 8pm on Wednesday 13th May 2026 in the Larkin Room, at The Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AH.
The National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association welcome non-members and guests are 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.
Stephen Anderton will be giving a talk about Christopher Lloyd and his Life at Great Dixter to Grayshott Gardeners on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at Grayshott Village Hall
Stephen Anderton will be giving a talk about Christopher Lloyd and his Life at Great Dixter to Grayshott Gardeners on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hampshire, GU26 6TZ. Doors open at 7.15pm. The lecture starts at 8pm. Visitors are always welcome, entry is £5. Free light refreshments.
Banstead Horticultural Society’s Late Spring Show & Open Day is from 2.30pm until 5pm on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at Banstead Community Hall
Banstead Horticultural Society‘s Late Spring Show & Open Day is on from 2.30pm until 5pm on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3AJ. There’s free entry to this event and free parking, too! Banstead Horticultural Society will be joined by other interesting local groups. There will be refreshments, a raffle, and plant sales.
Witley Gardening Association’s Plant Sale is on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at The Chichester Hall, Petworth Road, Witley, GU8 5PL
Witley Gardening Association’s Plant Sale is from 10am until 12.30pm on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at The Chichester Hall, Petworth Road, Witley, GU8 5PL.
Hale Garden Club have organised a Coach Trip to Mottisfont (National Trust) on Friday 29th May 2026
Hale Garden Club have organised a Coach Trip to Mottisfont (National Trust) on Friday 29th May 2026. The coach leaves Hale War Memorial (parking available) at 11am arriving at Mottisfont approx 12.15pm. They will also call in to a local nursery, where you can buy roses, if you wish. The cost is £25, plus entry to Mottisfont (free for National Trust members). To book, please contact Geoff Wallis on 07960637370.
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.
Thank you to Entomologist, Andrew Halstead for updating us on the Asian Hornet. Andrew says, “Last year there was a record 162 nests found in England, mainly in the south East around the Channel ports; Ireland and the Scilly Isles also had their first nests. Some of the English nests were not found before they had time to produce and release next years queens. Together with queens hitching a ride on cross-Channel transport, 2026 is likely to be another busy year for the Defra staff that currently deal with reported sightings. Sooner or later it is likely that Defra will decide that Asian hornet is now here to stay and they will withdraw support from the eradication programme. We will then be in the same situation as France and other European countries where AH is well established. An Asian hornet nest is estimated to consume about 11.5kg of insects during the summer-autumn, so the impact on bees and other insects will be considerable. Many beekeepers in France have abandoned beekeeping because of much reduced honey crops and the difficulty of protecting hives. The same will happen here.”
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 contact@shf.email.
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, contact@shf.email. 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 contact@shf.email.
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 for springtime.
Kind regards
Beth
Beth Otway
Website & Events Secretary
Surrey Horticultural Federation
Upcoming Events:
| March 2026 | ||||
| Mon 30-Mar-2026 | SPECIAL SPRING TALK Ben Pope: Cutting Out the Middleman – A Guide to Growing Your Own Cut Flowers (Evening) | Ewhurst Horticultural Society | Mrs. Anne Dyball | 07980 122530 |
| Mon 30-Mar-2026 | The Earthworm: everything you wanted to know but didn’t dare ask: a talk by Chris Stewart (Evening) | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| April 2026 | ||||
| Wed 1-Apr-2026 | Cottage Garden Plants: a talk by Rosy Hardy (Evening) | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 1-Apr-2026 | Fruit for a Small Garden: a talk by Jim Arbury (Evening) | Send Gardening Society | Fiona Collett | 01483 765730 |
| Wed 1-Apr-2026 | Brooklands Horticultural Society AGM & Spring Show (PM) | Brooklands Horticultural Society | Barbara Royston | 01932 569441 |
| Wed 1-Apr-2026 | Flower Arranging Workshop led by Jane Rickard (Evening) | Guildford Flower Club | Cynthia Bromwich | 01483 772019 |
| Wed 1-Apr-2026 | The Chartwell Team ” Chartwell & the Influence of Churchill” (Evening) | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Thu 2-Apr-2026 | The Alpine Garden Society Woking – West Surrey Group AGM and Plant Show (Evening) | The Alpine Garden Society Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Sat 4-Apr-2026 | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Spring Show (AM & PM) | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Tue 7-Apr-2026 | Shamley Green Gardening Club’s AGM & Cheese & Wine Party (Evening) | Shamley Green Gardening Club | Paulina Bayliss | |
| Wed 8-Apr-2026 | Plant Diseases: a talk by Louise Jones (Evening) | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Wed 8-Apr-2026 | Keynote Speaker: Plants for Shade: a talk by Rosy Hardy (Evening) | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 8-Apr-2026 | National Vegetable Society Meeting: Our Need to Garden – exploring the psychology of why we love to garden: a talk by Beverly Exall BSc, MCIHort, MPGCA (held at Redhill) (Evening) | National Vegetable Society (NVS) Surrey District Association | Beth Otway | |
| Thu 9-Apr-2026 | Plant Heritage Zoom Talk: ‘Hand Pollination by Chinese Farmers’ by Mariann Fercsik (Evening) | Plant Heritage, Surrey Group (NCCPG) | Wendy Bentall | 01276-858256 |
| Thu 9-Apr-2026 | More garden impact for less effort: a talk by Alison Marsden (Evening) | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Fri 10-Apr-2026 | Growing & Showing Vegetables: a talk by Barry Newman (Evening) | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Fri 10-Apr-2026 | Lightwater Gardening Club Daffodil Show (Evening) | Lightwater Gardening Club | Shirley Marrison | 01276 502025 |
| Fri 10-Apr-2026 | Growing Redhill: Session with our partners F of MPG | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Fri 10-Apr-2026 | Why Does my Front Garden Look Boring? A talk by Nick Turrell (Evening) | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 11-Apr-2026 | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society Spring Show (PM) | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Sat 11-Apr-2026 | Thursley Horticultural Society Spring Show (PM) | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Sat 11-Apr-2026 | Grayshott Gardeners’ Spring Show (with Floral Art Inter Village Cup) (PM) | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Sat 11-Apr-2026 | Witley Gardening Association Spring Show (PM) | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Sat 11-Apr-2026 | Kingswood, Walton & Tadworth Horticultural Society Spring Show (PM) | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | David Dunning | 0208 660 9242 |
| Sat 11-Apr-2026 | Headley Horticultural Society Spring Show (PM) | Headley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jill Howard-Duff | 01428-714073 |
| Sun 12-Apr-2026 | Growing Redhill: Planters Working Party at Reigate Station | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Sun 12-Apr-2026 | Capel Horticultural Society Spring Show (PM) | Capel Horticultural Society | David Silliman | |
| Mon 13-Apr-2026 | Speaker: A Rose Garden Paradise by Michael Harvey (Head Gardener of Mottisfont) Please Bring: Arrangement of 3 miniature daffodils with 2 spring flowers from your garden in a Jam Jar (Evening) | Oakley Gardening Club | Ms. Maureen Dallaway | 01256-780788 |
| Wed 15-Apr-2026 | The History of Allotments: a talk by Judy Hill (Evening) | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club | Julie Sheppard | 07711 056 815 |
| Wed 15-Apr-2026 | The Modern Kitchen Garden: a talk by Mark Dobell (Evening) | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Wed 15-Apr-2026 | Growing Vegetables in Small Gardens: a talk by Geoff Hawkins (Evening) | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 15-Apr-2026 | Savill Garden Talk & Guided Tour | Surrey Gardens Trust | Sheri Sticpewich | |
| Thu 16-Apr-2026 | Vegetable Growing with Barry Newman (Evening) | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Thu 16-Apr-2026 | Spring into Action, Talk 2: The history of the allotment movement in England: a talk by Judy Hill (Evening) | Dorking Allotment Holders’ Association | Andy Whitehouse | |
| Thu 16-Apr-2026 | 2025 Top Ten RHS Plant Diseases: a talk by Louise Jones, RHS Plant Pathologist (Evening) | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Fri 17-Apr-2026 | Grayshott Gardeners visit to Vann Garden, Hambledon | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Sat 18-Apr-2026 | Hever Castle and its Roses: a talk by Neil Miller (AM) | Hardy Plant Society Southern Counties Group | Anne Grabaskey | |
| Sat 18-Apr-2026 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society: Cuppa at the Community Garden (AM) | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 18-Apr-2026 | Nutfield Gardening Society Spring Show (PM) | Nutfield Gardening Society | Mrs. Liz Dale (Hon Secretary) | 07710 218000 |
| Tue 21-Apr-2026 | The Gardens of Hampton Court Palace: a talk by Graham Dillamore (Evening) | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Tue 21-Apr-2026 | Dahlias: growing and showing: a talk by Dave Kent (Evening) | Tilford Gardening Club | Mrs. Janet Arm | 01252-783133 |
| Tue 21-Apr-2026 | The Alpine Garden Society East Surrey Group Meeting (Evening) | The Alpine Garden Society Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Wed 22-Apr-2026 | Sanderstead Horticultural Society Outing to Pashley Manor Gardens | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Thu 23-Apr-2026 | The Therapy Garden Charity: a talk by Stella Diamond (Evening) | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07710507920 |
| Fri 24-Apr-2026 | Growing Redhill: Session with our partners F of MPG | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Sat 25-Apr-2026 | Nutfield Gardening Society AGM | Nutfield Gardening Society | Mrs. Liz Dale (Hon Secretary) | 07710 218000 |
| Sun 26-Apr-2026 | Growing Redhill: Merstham Planters Working Party at Merstham Train Station (AM) | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 27-Apr-2026 | Herbs – History, Growing, & Care: a talk by Belinda Allen (Evening) | Leigh and District Cottage Garden Society | Penny Taneborne | 01306 611515 |
| Tue 28-Apr-2026 | Beneficial Insect Pollinators: a talk by Andrew Halstead (Evening) | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Wed 29-Apr-2026 | A talk from ‘Cate’ of Field Flowers (an organic Flower Farm in Haslemere) (Evening) | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Wed 29-Apr-2026 | Ripley and District Horticultural Society Coach trip to Savill Garden, Windsor | Ripley and District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Sue Stranger | |
| Wed 29-Apr-2026 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society Outing to the Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| May 2026 | ||||
| Fri 1-May-2026 | Baskets and Tubs: a talk by Mark Dobell (Evening) | Lightwater Gardening Club | Shirley Marrison | 01276 502025 |
| Sat 2-May-2026 | Ewhurst Horticultural Society Plant Sale (AM) | Ewhurst Horticultural Society | Mrs. Anne Dyball | 07980 122530 |
| Sat 2-May-2026 | Thursley Horticultural Society Plant Sale (AM) | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Sat 2-May-2026 | Ashford Horticultural Society Plant Fair (AM) | Ashford Horticultural Society | Mr. B. Muggeridge | 01784-254986 |
| Sun 3-May-2026 | Plant Heritage Plant Fair at Denbies Wine Estate (AM & PM) | Plant Heritage, Surrey Group (NCCPG) | Wendy Bentall | 01276-858256 |
| Sun 3-May-2026 | Growing Redhill Working Party at Reigate Station (AM) | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 4-May-2026 | Send Gardening Society Plant Sale at The May Fair (PM) | Send Gardening Society | Fiona Collett | 01483 765730 |
| Wed 6-May-2026 | Drought & Dry Gardening: a talk by Hannah Neale (Evening) | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 6-May-2026 | Aspects of Fuchsias: a talk by Carol Gubler at Grayswood (Evening) | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Wed 6-May-2026 | Flower Arranging Demonstration by Melanie Smith: ‘Pretty as a Picture’ (Evening) | Guildford Flower Club | Cynthia Bromwich | 01483 772019 |
| Wed 6-May-2026 | History of the Arts & Crafts Garden: a talk by Stephen Harmer (Evening) | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Thu 7-May-2026 | The Alpine Garden Society West Surrey Group Meeting: Greek Weeds (part 2): a talk by Paul Whitlock (Evening) | The Alpine Garden Society Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Fri 8-May-2026 | Growing Redhill: Session with our partners F of MPG | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Fri 8-May-2026 | Trees: a cut above the rest: a talk by Tony Kirkham (Evening) | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 9-May-2026 | Grayshott Gardeners’ Plant Sale (AM) | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Sat 9-May-2026 | Onslow Village Garden Club Plant Sale (AM) | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Sat 9-May-2026 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Plant Sale at Dunsfold Village Fete (PM) | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Sat 9-May-2026 | Jean Griffin: Let’s Talk Gardening (AM) | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | David Dunning | 0208 660 9242 |
| Sat 9-May-2026 | Capel Horticultural Society Plant Sale (AM) | Capel Horticultural Society | David Silliman | |
| Sat 9-May-2026 | Ashtead Horticultural Society Bring & Buy Cakes & Plant Sale (AM) | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Sat 9-May-2026 | Ripley and District Horticultural Society Members Only Plant Sale (PM) | Ripley and District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Sue Stranger | |
| Mon 11-May-2026 | Speaker: French Landscape Garden by Pamela Holt, Please Bring: A Spring arrangement in a novelty container from your garden (Evening) | Oakley Gardening Club | Ms. Maureen Dallaway | 01256-780788 |
| Wed 13-May-2026 | Gardeners’ Question Time (Evening) | Froyle Gardening Club | Brenda Milam | 01420 22216 |
| Wed 13-May-2026 | Christopher Lloyd – his life at Great Dixter: a talk by Stephen Anderton (Evening) | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 13-May-2026 | Diseases of Fruit Trees: a talk by Louise Jones, a Plant Pathologist at RHS Garden Wisley (held at The Leatherhead Institute) (Evening) | National Vegetable Society (NVS) Surrey District Association | Beth Otway | |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Workshop in Floral Art by Jane Allen (PM) | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Godstone Gardeners’ Club Plant, Coffee, & Cake Sale (AM) | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society: Cuppa at the Community Garden (AM) | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Capel Horticultural Society Spring Litter Pick (AM) | Capel Horticultural Society | David Silliman | |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club Plant Sale (AM) | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Gardeners, Cooks, Flower Arrangers and Crafters Questions at Library in Valley (PM) | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Nutfield Gardening Society Plant Sale (AM) | Nutfield Gardening Society | Mrs. Liz Dale (Hon Secretary) | 07710 218000 |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Quiz at “The Plough” in Leigh, Reigate, RH2 8NJ (Evening) | Leigh and District Cottage Garden Society | Penny Taneborne | 01306 611515 |
| Sat 16-May-2026 | Pirbright Horticultural Society Plant Sale (AM & PM) | Pirbright Horticultural Society | Lucy Baker | 07815847941 |
| Sun 17-May-2026 | Fernhurst Horticultural Society Plant Stall at Fernhurst Revels (PM) | Fernhurst Horticultural Society | Theresa Kennedy | 01428 656524 |
| Sun 17-May-2026 | Pirbright Horticultural Society Plant Sale (AM) | Pirbright Horticultural Society | Lucy Baker | 07815847941 |
| Mon 18-May-2026 | The Danger of the Asian Hornet: a talk by Kevin Selfe (Evening) | Leigh and District Cottage Garden Society | Penny Taneborne | 01306 611515 |
| Tue 19-May-2026 | Grayshott Gardeners visit to Little Brook Fuchsias, Ash Green | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Tue 19-May-2026 | The Alpine Garden Society East Surrey Group Meeting with speaker Diane Clement (Evening) | The Alpine Garden Society Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Wed 20-May-2026 | Drought Tolerant Plants: a talk by Hannah Neale (Evening) | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Wed 20-May-2026 | Pruning: a talk by Ray Broughton (Evening) | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Wed 20-May-2026 | A Lifetime with Roses: a talk by Catherine and David May (Evening) | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club | Julie Sheppard | 07711 056 815 |
| Wed 20-May-2026 | Beneficial Insects in the Garden: a talk by Andrew Halstead (Evening) | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 20-May-2026 | Behind the Scenes of The Chelsea Flower Show: a talk by Colin Jones (Evening) | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Thu 21-May-2026 | Herbs – culinary, cultivation & folklore: a talk by Jacqueline Avoilet (Evening) | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Fri 22-May-2026 | Growing Redhill: Session with our partners F of MPG | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Sat 23-May-2026 | Witley Gardening Association’s Plant Sale at the Chichester Hall (AM) | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Sat 23-May-2026 | Banstead Horticultural Society Late Spring Show and Open Day with Community Friends (PM) | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Sat 23-May-2026 | Headley Horticultural Society’s Plant Sale (AM) | Headley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jill Howard-Duff | 01428-714073 |
| Sat 23-May-2026 | Merstham Horticultural Society Plant Sale | Merstham Horticultural Society | ||
| Tue 26-May-2026 | Milford Horticultural Society Social Evening | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Wed 27-May-2026 | 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 |
| Thu 28-May-2026 | Companion Planting: a talk by Belinda Allen (Evening) | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07710507920 |
| Sat 30-May-2026 | Plant Heritage Surrey Group: Open Day to see the National Plant Collection of Ajuga spp. & cvs. | Plant Heritage, Surrey Group (NCCPG) | Wendy Bentall | 01276-858256 |
| Sat 30-May-2026 | Chris Reynolds – Walk & talk at Forest Research Arboretum, Alice Holt (AM) | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07710507920 |
| Sun 31-May-2026 | Growing Redhill: Merstham Planters Working Party at Merstham Train Station (AM) | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| June 2026 | ||||
| Mon 1-Jun-2026 | Godstone Gardeners’ Club Social Evening | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Mon 1-Jun-2026 | Speaker: Introduction to Garden Design by Katherine Lee, Please Bring:A small posy fit for Bridesmaid (must include roses) (Evening) | Oakley Gardening Club | Ms. Maureen Dallaway | 01256-780788 |
| Wed 3-Jun-2026 | Wonersh & District Garden Club Members Visit to Sleepy Hollow, Chiddingfold | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 3-Jun-2026 | Medicinal Plants & Herbal Tea Tasting: a talk by Kayleigh Sinclair (Evening) | Send Gardening Society | Fiona Collett | 01483 765730 |
| Wed 3-Jun-2026 | Thursley Horticultural Society Members’ Rose and Rosé Wine Evening | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Wed 3-Jun-2026 | Sanderstead Horticultural Society Outing to Arundel Castle Gardens | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Wed 3-Jun-2026 | In-house Flower Arranging Workshop (Evening) | Guildford Flower Club | Cynthia Bromwich | 01483 772019 |
| Wed 3-Jun-2026 | Talk & Demo: Hamsey Greens: “Microgreens & Urban Micro Farm” (Evening) | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Thu 4-Jun-2026 | Teas in FDHS Members’ Gardens | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07710507920 |
| Fri 5-Jun-2026 | Churt Horticultural and Produce Society: Roses and Rosé Evening | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Fri 5-Jun-2026 | The World of Alpines: a talk by Jon Evans (Evening) | Lightwater Gardening Club | Shirley Marrison | 01276 502025 |
| Fri 5-Jun-2026 | Growing Redhill: Session with our partners F of MPG | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Fri 5-Jun-2026 | The History of Squire’s Garden Centres: a talk by Sarah Squire (Evening) | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 6-Jun-2026 | Rose & Rosé Evening | Headley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jill Howard-Duff | 01428-714073 |
| Sun 7-Jun-2026 | Growing Redhill: Planters Working Party Reigate Station (AM) | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Tue 9-Jun-2026 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society Visit: The Manor House, Haslemere (PM) | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Wed 10-Jun-2026 | How to commit the perfect murder (and how to put the body to use in the garden afterwards): a talk by Guy Deakins (Evening) | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Thu 11-Jun-2026 | Banstead Horticultural Society Members’ Full Day Coach Trip to Denmans and Parham Gardens | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Thu 11-Jun-2026 | Thursley Horticultural Society’s Visit to The Manor (an NGS Garden in Haslemere) (PM) | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Sat 13-Jun-2026 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society Early Summer Show (PM) | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Sat 13-Jun-2026 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society Plant Sale at Caterham Carnival (AM & PM) | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 13-Jun-2026 | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society Gardener’s Delight – Open Gardens | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | David Dunning | 0208 660 9242 |
| Sat 13-Jun-2026 | Grayshott Gardeners visit to Apuldram Roses, Chichester | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Sat 13-Jun-2026 | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society Plant Sale at Milford Fete (PM) | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Sun 14-Jun-2026 | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society Gardener’s Delight – Open Gardens | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | David Dunning | 0208 660 9242 |
| Tue 16-Jun-2026 | Flowers for Fun: looking forward to the Summer Show (Evening) | Tilford Gardening Club | Mrs. Janet Arm | 01252-783133 |
| Tue 16-Jun-2026 | The Alpine Garden Society East Surrey Group Meeting (Evening) | The Alpine Garden Society Surrey Group | Hamish Sinclair | 01483 487463 |
| Wed 17-Jun-2026 | Onslow Village Garden Club’s Summer Show (Evening) | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 17-Jun-2026 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society Plant & Seed Swap Evening: Sharing Ideas (Evening) | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Thu 18-Jun-2026 | New Society Gardening Club’s Summer Garden Visit | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Fri 19-Jun-2026 | Growing Redhill: Session with our partners F of MPG | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Summer Show (AM & PM) | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Warlingham & District Horticultural Society stand at Warlingham Fair (AM & PM) | Warlingham & District Horticultural Society | Mr. Richard Bransby | 07981 135585 |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club’s Summer Flower Show (PM) | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club | Julie Sheppard | 07711 056 815 |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society Plant Sale & Rose Competition at Frensham Fayre (PM) | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07710507920 |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Banstead Horticultural Society Early Summer Flower Show (PM) | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | How Merstham Horticultural Society Cream Tea | Merstham Horticultural Society | ||
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Caterham & District Horticultural Society: Cuppa at the Community Garden (AM) | Caterham & District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Karen Murray | |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Sanderstead Horticultural Society Summer Show (PM) | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Sat 20-Jun-2026 | Fernhurst Horticultural Society Floral Coffee Morning (AM) | Fernhurst Horticultural Society | Theresa Kennedy | 01428 656524 |
| Tue 23-Jun-2026 | 40 Years of Speaking to Horticultural Societies: The Ups and Downs of Public Speaking: a talk by Ray Broughton (Evening) | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Wed 24-Jun-2026 | Ashtead Horticultural Society Coach Outing to Standen House and Garden. | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Thu 25-Jun-2026 | Visit to Pepperpot Herbs in Alton with herb talk and plant buying opportunity (PM) | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07710507920 |
| Fri 26-Jun-2026 | Grayshott Gardeners visit to Pepperpot Nursery, Alton | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Sat 27-Jun-2026 | Growing Redhill AGM with Refreshments | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Sat 27-Jun-2026 | Kingswood, Walton & Tadworth Horticultural Society Early Summer Show (PM) | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | David Dunning | 0208 660 9242 |
| Sat 27-Jun-2026 | Milford Horticultural Society Summer Show (PM) | Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Sun 28-Jun-2026 | Tilford Gardening Club‘s Summer Show (PM) | Tilford Gardening Club | Mrs. Janet Arm | 01252-783133 |
| Sun 28-Jun-2026 | Onslow Village Garden Club’s Open Gardens | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Sun 28-Jun-2026 | Growing Redhill: Merstham Planters Working Party at Merstham Train Station (AM) | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |