Hello and welcome to the Surrey Horticultural Federation Summer newsletter!
Where is the sunshine? Will summer ever arrive? I’m trying to remain positive as I feel grateful not to have any plants that need watering!
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.
Contact Details for Highly Recommended Speaker, Keith Hine
Expert Speaker, Keith Hine gives talks in our area and has been highly recommended by SHF clubs and societies that have booked him to speak at their meetings. I heard that some Programme Secretaries were struggling to email Keith – I think because they have struggled to type in his email address. To avoid any misunderstandings, Keith Hine‘s email is keith_hine@hotmail.com with an “underscore” and not a “hyphen”. If you’d rather speak to Keith, his mobile number is: 07969 117541. Click here to email Keith: keith_hine@hotmail.com
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.
Visit Stunning Local Gardens & Help Raise Vital Funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
This summer, many local private gardens will be opening their doors to raise funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. There are many inspiring gardens to visit, including new gardens that have never opened before. Attending these lovely garden events gives us a great day out but at the same time supports local hospice care. Visit the Phyllis Tuckwell’s website for all the dates and details.
If you’re interested in opening your garden for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, please contact Jenny Newman, Jenny’s email is Jenny.Newman@pth.org.uk.
On 13th June 2024, Squire’s in Frensham are hosting a talk: Teens in the Garden: how working with nature improves mental wellbeing with speaker Vanessa Lanham-Day, Co-founder: Green Hub Project for Teens
This event takes place on Thursday 13th June 2024 at 3.30pm at Squire’s Garden Centre in Frensham, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BP (in the Café Bar).
Squire’s Garden Centre in Frensham has joined forces with Surrey-based teen wellbeing charity, the Green Hub Project for Teens, to host a wellbeing talk, focusing on how nature and gardening can improve mental wellbeing in young people.
The Green Hub is Squire’s Frensham’s Charity of the Year 2024. The talk is part of Squire’s ‘Plant Happy’ campaign launched earlier this year, which focuses on the valuable and important role plants and gardening play in our wellbeing. The Green Hub’s Co-founder, Vanessa Lanham-Day, will deliver an informative talk explaining how nature can help the wellbeing of young people in today’s society. This is a subject which has been well-documented and is increasingly recognised as having significant benefits on mental health and general wellbeing. Vanessa will focus on the teen mental health crisis, including ‘The five ways to Wellbeing’ – what they are and why they work. She will unpick the evidence to show what is working and use the Green Hub Project as a case study, explaining the impact it has made made so far.
Taking place in Squire’s Café Bar, tickets for the event are £5 and include tea or coffee and a slice of cake – advanced booking is essential (either online or in-store). Profits from the event will be donated to The Green Hub. The talk, to include a Q&A session, will last approximately 60 mins.
Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s Garden Centres, comments: “We know from our own research with our customers how much gardens, plants, the outdoors and being ‘at one’ with nature mean to them. Working with plants can have a tremendously positive impact on our existence, in many cases gardening can be a brilliant antidote to the stresses of our everyday lives.
The Green Hub Project for Teens has done some tremendous work in this arena, specifically with young people. I know Vanessa’s talk will be engaging and enlightening. I encourage people to come along and hear her talk about her first-hand experience as she explains how nature can support wellbeing in teenagers, and more widely, in all of us in different ways.”
Bookham Open Gardens is from 10am until 5pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024
This year’s Bookham Open Gardens event will feature around 13 varied and attractive private gardens (including 3 new gardens) as well as Little Bookham Allotments. The garden owners will give you a warm welcome.
The proceeds from the day go towards the upkeep of the Old Barn Hall. Throughout the day, delicious home baked cakes, filled rolls, and drinks will be served at the Old Barn Hall.
Tickets go on sale on the 1st of June 2024: tickets are £7 online from www.bookhamopengardens.co.uk, or from the Old Barn Hall, KT23 3PQ (Mon, Weds, Fri 9.30am-12 noon), the Vineries (event sponsors) & other local outlets. All tickets will be priced at £8 on the day. You can also buy your tickets at the first garden you visit. NB: Assistance dogs only. Sorry no minibus service.
For more information visit www.bookhamopengardens.co.uk (where you’ll find a downloadable programme from June 1st). Look for ‘Bookham Open Gardens’ on Facebook, or contact or contact Brenda Kent on 01372 453952 / Email: bnb.selworthy@btinternet.com or Diane Poole on opengardensinfo@gmail.com
NGS Open Day: Visit The Manor House Gardens in Haslemere from 10am until 5pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024
The Manor House, Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2ES is opening from 10am until 5pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024 for the National Garden Scheme.
Visit Shere Open Gardens on Sunday 23rd June 2024
The residents of Shere, near Guildford invite visitors to view over 15 beautiful private gardens in their picturesque village as part of their special event to raise funds for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care and other local village causes. Enjoy garden inspired installations around the village, make a purchase at the plant sale, enjoy a refreshing drink at the Pimms Stall, and delicious homemade tea and cakes in the village hall.
Shere Open Gardens takes place from 2pm until 6pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024 at Shere, off the A25, halfway between Guildford and Dorking (SATNAV GU5 9HE). Tickets: adults £8, over 65’s £7, under 16’s are free. Tickets are available online now, and on the day at the car parks and village hall. There’s free parking, which will be signposted in the village. NB: Dogs are only allowed in one or two gardens.
The Alpine Flower Show is at Wisley on Saturday 29th June 2024
The Alpine Flower Show is on from 10am until 5pm on Saturday 29th June 2024 at the Hillside Events Centre, at RHS Garden Wisley. For more information, please contact ags@alpinegardensociety.net.
29th & 30th June 2024 is Rose Festival Weekend at Squire’s Garden Centre in Shepperton with Adam Frost, the National Rose Society, & Walton & Weybridge Flower Club!
The Rose Festival Weekend at Squire’s Garden Centre in Shepperton is on from 12pm until 5pm on Saturday 29th June 2024 and from 10.30am until 4.30pm on Sunday 30th June 2024 at Squire’s Garden Centre, Halliford Road, Upper Halliford, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8SG.
The Rose Festival weekend, incorporates the National Rose Show held in partnership with The Rose Society UK, plus attendees enjoy food and drink sampling and live music. There will be Floral art displays from Walton & Weybridge Flower Club. Live Music from Saxcelerate from 12-3pm, both days. Attendees enjoy 15% off all roses, during the weekend at Squire’s Shepperton only. Local food and drink sampling. This is a free event.
Returning to Squire’s for the 47th year, the free show is hosted by Squire’s in partnership with The Rose Society UK, of which Colin Squire OBE (our Chairman Emeritus is President. The festival weekend will present an amazing opportunity to enjoy stunning displays of roses by an impressive list of expert growers who will be travelling from across the country to display their roses at the two-day event. The Show will take place in a marquee in the Plant Area at Squire’s Shepperton, where a range of exquisite roses and arrangements can be indulged in, along with the intoxicating smell of the nation’s favourite flower.
The Rose Society’s experts will be on hand on Saturday afternoon, following judging, and all-day Sunday to offer advice and expert tips to visitors. Rose Society Patron, award winning garden designer and horticulturalist, Adam Frost, will be in attendance from 3pm until 4pm on Saturday 29th June 2024, signing books, chatting to visitors and answering questions. In addition, over the weekend a festival atmosphere can be enjoyed, with food and drink tastings, as well as music from saxophone octet, Saxcelerate, playing crowd-pleasing tunes to match the celebratory atmosphere.
Ascot Horticultural Society: The Pastime of Beekeeping And What They Do For Us
Ascot Horticultural Society are meeting at 7.30pm (for 7.45pm start) on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at King Edward’s Hall, King Edwards Road, Ascot, SL5 8PD. Tony Lack will be giving a talk entitled ‘The Pastime of Beekeeping And What They Do For Us’.
Holmwood Village Produce Society’s Summer Produce Show
Holmwood Village Produce Society‘s Summer Produce Show is on Saturday 13th July 2024 from 1pm until 4.30pm at The Old School Field, South Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4LY.
Supported by their local community in Holmwood and local villages, Holmwood Village Produce Society are about to host their 78th Annual Village Produce Show! This society host a traditional summer show with horticultural produce exhibits, home produce, photography, handicrafts, & children’s exhibits. There will be plants and homemade jams and cakes for sale.
Entertainment for the afternoon includes: Punch & Judy shows, football shy, Reigate Bee keepers, & various local craft makers selling their products. Refreshments include: Beer & Pimms Tent, BBQ, ice creams, tea & cakes.
On Sunday 14th July 2024, Holmwood Village’s Dog Show is from 1.30pm until 4.30pm at The Old School Field, South Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4LY.
Aldershot Floral Design Club are celebrating their Platinum (70th) year with an Open Demonstration and Cream Tea and Everyone’s Invited!
Aldershot Floral Design Club are celebrating their Platinum (70th) year in 2024 and to mark the occasion they’re hosting an Open Demonstration and a cream tea to celebrate. This special event takes place on Sunday 4th August 2024 at Normandy Village Hall, Manor Fruit Farm, Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2DD.
There will be special Floral demonstration created by National Demonstrator, Sandy Bailey entitled, “Let’s Celebrate” and a delicious cream tea. Ticket Price: £25.00. Doors open at 2pm. This is an event not to be missed. The stage will be filled with wonderful flowers arranged in superb designs, and there will also be a raffle to win one of these beautiful flower arrangements. For more information, please contact Dee Kelly (Chairman) Dee47nafas@gmail.com.
Walton and District Allotment & Garden Society’s Late Summer Show is on Saturday 17th August 2024
Walton and District Allotment & Garden Society are holding their Late Summer Show on Saturday 17 August 2024 at at St. Andrews United Reform Church Hall on Hersham Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1LG. This show is open to the public from 2pm. Do come along, there’s free entry and everyone is welcome. Any queries, please email secretary.wadags@gmail.com.
Surrey Gardens Trust Summer Party is at West Horsley Place on Thursday 29th August 2024
The Surrey Gardens Trust Summer Party is at West Horsley Place on Thursday 29th August 2024, when the Surrey Gardens Trust host the PlayGC Theatre Company who will perform their Glory of the Garden anthology of poetry, prose and songs on the theme of gardens and the gardeners who tend them. Gates open from 1pm and the show starts at 2.30pm. Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of picnicking and entertainment in the garden at West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6AN. Bring your own picnic and refreshments, a rug and chairs. NB: Please bring umbrellas, as the event will be held whatever the weather. Tickets are £20 per person – to book your tickets, please click here.
Sarah Dickinson, Chair of the Surrey Gardens Trust hopes that you will all be able to attend the Surrey Gardens Trust Summer Party. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together in the beautiful setting of the Serpentine Garden at West Horsley Place. PlayGC are a highly professional theatre group who have written a wonderful piece, perfect for a barmy sunny afternoon’s entertainment (but equally up to the task of raising the spirits on an inclement day!). Bring your friends and family, young and old for a picnic. The ticket fee will cover the garden hire and a modest PlayGC fee. All additional proceeds will be donated to the garden team at West Horsley Place to help them maintain this important historic garden.
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, 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:
| June 2024 | ||||
| Mon 3-Jun-2024 | Talk by a Local Gardener | Merstham Horticultural Society | ||
| Tue 4-Jun-2024 | Merrow Horticultural Society Evening Show | Merrow Horticultural Society | Ms. Veronica Plested | 01483-569498 |
| Tue 4-Jun-2024 | Grayshott Gardeners’ Visit to Chinthurst Lodge | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 5-Jun-2024 | Wonersh & District Garden Club Members’ Only Visit to a Private Garden in Chiddingfold | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 5-Jun-2024 | The Scilly Isles: a talk by Graham Harding | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Thu 6-Jun-2024 | Aldershot Floral Design Club Workshop | Aldershot Floral Design Club | Dee Kelly | 01252-350944 |
| Thu 6-Jun-2024 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society Garden Visit to Spurfold | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Fri 7-Jun-2024 | Fuchsias: a talk by Carol Gubler | Lightwater Gardening Club | Ms. Lynn Bull | 01276-502497 |
| Fri 7-Jun-2024 | Baked Alaska or Mexican Chilly? a talk by Nick Cook | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 8-Jun-2024 | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society’s Stall at the Village Fete (TBC) | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Tue 11-Jun-2024 | The Soil Food Web – Nature’s original gardeners!: a talk by Eddie Bailey | Worplesdon Garden Club | Tim Bonnert | 07708 455096 |
| Wed 12-Jun-2024 | Super Seasonal Displays: a talk by Mark Saunders | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 12-Jun-2024 | Growing & Showing Dahlias: a talk by Darren Everest | East Grinstead Horticultural Society | Helen Gabrielides | |
| Thu 13-Jun-2024 | Butterflies in Oaken Woods: a talk by Phil Darley | Egham Gardens and Allotment Association | Mrs. Wendy Flight | 01932-455910 |
| Sat 15-Jun-2024 | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society Plant Sale & Rose Competition at Frensham Fayre | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07766 573856 |
| Sat 15-Jun-2024 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society Early Summer Show | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Sat 15-Jun-2024 | Banstead Horticultural Society Early Summer Flower Show | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Sun 16-Jun-2024 | Growing Redhill Working Party in Reigate | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 17-Jun-2024 | Basingstoke Horticultural Society Garden Visit | Basingstoke Horticultural Society | Mr. Philip Wraight | 01256-324185 |
| Wed 19-Jun-2024 | Ornamental Grasses and Trees for Small Gardens: a talk by George Lockwood Plus Summer Show | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 19-Jun-2024 | Ashtead Horticultural Society Coach Outing to Hever Castle | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Wed 19-Jun-2024 | Garden Visit to Chinthurst Lodge | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Wed 19-Jun-2024 | Flower arranging workshop with Margaret Trepant | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| Thu 20-Jun-2024 | New Society Gardening Club’s Summer Outing | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Thu 20-Jun-2024 | Merrow Horticultural Society Garden Visit to Shamley Wood Estate | Merstham Horticultural Society | ||
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Summer Show | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club’s Summer Flower Show | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club | Julie Sheppard | 07711 056 815 |
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Wokingham Horticultural Association’s Summer Show | Wokingham Horticultural Association | Pauline MacBrayne | 07941 352411 |
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Growing Redhill AGM with Refreshments (NB: TBC) | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society Summer Show | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Milford Horticultural Society Summer Show | Milford Horticultural Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Sanderstead Horticultural Society Summer Show | Sanderstead Horticultural Society | Julie Caplin (Chair) | 07816 374 636 |
| Sat 22-Jun-2024 | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society Gardener’s Delight – Open Gardens | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | Mr. K.G.Lewis | 01737-210707 |
| Sun 23-Jun-2024 | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society Gardener’s Delight – Open Gardens | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | Mr. K.G.Lewis | 01737-210707 |
| Tue 25-Jun-2024 | RHS Wisley Drought Tolerant Plants: a talk by Michaela Freed | West End Village Gardening Club | Mrs. Judy Douch | 01483-475133 |
| Tue 25-Jun-2024 | Seale Roses: a talk by David May | Milford Horticultural Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Wed 26-Jun-2024 | Wonersh & District Garden Club Members’ Only Visit to Manor House (Hanging gardens of Haslemere) | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Sat 29-Jun-2024 | Kingswood, Walton & Tadworth Horticultural Society Early Summer Show | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | Mr. K.G.Lewis | 01737-210707 |
| Sun 30-Jun-2024 | Tilford Gardening Club‘s Summer Show | Tilford Gardening Club | Mrs. Janet Arm | 01252-783133 |
| Sun 30-Jun-2024 | Growing Redhill Merstham Planters Working Party at Merstham Train Station | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| July 2024 | ||||
| Mon 1-Jul-2024 | Merstham Horticultural Society Plant Swap and Social Evening | Merstham Horticultural Society | ||
| Wed 3-Jul-2024 | Godstone Gardeners’ Club 50th Anniversary Social Evening | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Thu 4-Jul-2024 | Aldershot Floral Design Club Demonstration: Demonstration: Pam Lewis “Summer’s Bounty” | Aldershot Floral Design Club | Dee Kelly | 01252-350944 |
| Fri 5-Jul-2024 | Growing for the Kitchen: a talk by Paul Patton | Lightwater Gardening Club | Ms. Lynn Bull | 01276-502497 |
| Sat 6-Jul-2024 | Elstead Garden Club Summer Show | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Sun 7-Jul-2024 | Wonersh & District Gardening Club’s Plant Sale at Wonersh Fete | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Tue 9-Jul-2024 | Swan Lifeline: a talk by Cindy Smulders | Worplesdon Garden Club | Tim Bonnert | 07708 455096 |
| Tue 9-Jul-2024 | Milford Horticultural Society Visit to High Clandon Estate Vineyard with Witley Gardening Association | Milford Horticultural Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Wed 10-Jul-2024 | Viticulture in the South of England: a talk by Alex Valsecchi | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 10-Jul-2024 | The Pastime of Beekeeping and what they do for us: a talk by Tony Lack | Ascot Horticultural Society | Mrs Lindsey Payne | 07847511361 |
| Wed 10-Jul-2024 | Violas and Volcanos: a talk by Bob Charman | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Wed 10-Jul-2024 | East Grinstead Horticultural Society Garden Visit | East Grinstead Horticultural Society | Helen Gabrielides | |
| Wed 10-Jul-2024 | Late Summer Perennials & Grasses: a talk by Marina Christopher from Phoenix Perennial Plants | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Sat 13-Jul-2024 | Ewhurst Horticultural Society Summer Show | Ewhurst Horticultural Society | Mrs. Anne Dyball | 07980 122530 |
| Sat 13-Jul-2024 | Grayshott Gardeners’ Summer Show | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Sat 13-Jul-2024 | Holmwood Village Produce Society’s Summer Produce Show | Holmwood Village Produce Society | Sarah Jackson | 07867 631865 |
| Sat 13-Jul-2024 | Ellens Green & Rudgwick Gardening Association Summer Show | Ellens Green and Rudgwick Gardening Association | Richard Haigh | |
| Sat 13-Jul-2024 | Ashford Horticultural Society Summer Show | Ashford Horticultural Society | Mr. B. Muggeridge | 01784-254986 |
| Sun 14-Jul-2024 | Growing Redhill Planters Working Party Reigate | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 15-Jul-2024 | Butterflies & Moths: a talk by Steve Oaks | Basingstoke Horticultural Society | Mr. Philip Wraight | 01256-324185 |
| Wed 17-Jul-2024 | Ponds & Water Plants: a talk by Ray Broughton | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club | Julie Sheppard | 07711 056 815 |
| Wed 17-Jul-2024 | Survival of Our Planet through Plant Conservation: a talk by Paul Pattison | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Wed 17-Jul-2024 | Roses: a talk by Elizabeth Sawday from Apuldram Nursery | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Wed 17-Jul-2024 | Thursley Horticultural Society’s Tour of West Dean Gardeners with Head Gardener, Tom Brown | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Thu 18-Jul-2024 | Treading Gently Through the Borders: a talk by Ben Pope | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Sat 20-Jul-2024 | Ashtead Horticultural Society’s 139th Summer Show | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Sat 20-Jul-2024 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society Social Evening | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Sat 20-Jul-2024 | Wood Street Village Horticultural Society Annual Horticultural & Village Show | Wood Street Village Horticultural Society | Mr. Derrick Hoath | 07930-317048 |
| Sat 20-Jul-2024 | Albury Produce Association’s Annual Produce Show and Fair | Albury Produce Association | Mrs. S. M. Cook | O1483 202106 |
| Tue 23-Jul-2024 | Perennials: More Colour, Less Work – Fact or Fiction? A talk by Gillian Taylor | West End Village Gardening Club | Mrs. Judy Douch | 01483-475133 |
| Tue 23-Jul-2024 | Companion Planting – Growing the Organic Way: a talk by Belinda Allen | Milford Horticultural Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Wed 24-Jul-2024 | Ashtead Horticultural Society’s Garden Walk | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Wed 24-Jul-2024 | Epsom Garden Society Summer Display & Plant Sale | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| Thu 25-Jul-2024 | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society Meeting: Jon Evans from West Surrey Alpine Garden Society | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Sharon Miller | 07766 573856 |
| Sat 27-Jul-2024 | Banstead Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show | Banstead Horticultural Society | Gail Fraser | 01737-356576 |
| Sat 27-Jul-2024 | Pirbright Horticultural Society Annual Show | Pirbright Horticultural Society | Lucy Baker | |
| Sun 28-Jul-2024 | Growing Redhill Working Party at Merstham Train Station: Tidying Up & Weeding | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| August 2024 | ||||
| Thu 1-Aug-2024 | Aldershot Floral Design Club Workshop | Aldershot Floral Design Club | Dee Kelly | 01252-350944 |
| Fri 2-Aug-2024 | Churt Horticultural and Produce Society Members’ Garden Party | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Sun 4-Aug-2024 | Aldershot Floral Design Club’s Platinum (70th) Year Celebrations: Open Demonstration and Cream Tea | Aldershot Floral Design Club | Dee Kelly | 01252-350944 |
| Wed 7-Aug-2024 | Wonersh & District Garden Club Members’ Only Visit to a Private Garden TBC | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Wed 7-Aug-2024 | Drought Tolerant Plants: a talk by Steve Edney from No Name Nursery | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Sun 11-Aug-2024 | Growing Redhill Working Party at Reigate Station | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Mon 12-Aug-2024 | Dahlias: a talk by Mark Saunders | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Tue 13-Aug-2024 | Worplesdon Garden Club Summer Show & Social Evening | Worplesdon Garden Club | Tim Bonnert | 07708 455096 |
| Wed 14-Aug-2024 | Shrubs: the Backbone of your Garden: a talk by Geoff Hawkins | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |
| Wed 14-Aug-2024 | A Love Affair with Iris: a talk by Sue Marshall | East Grinstead Horticultural Society | Helen Gabrielides | |
| Wed 14-Aug-2024 | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society Garden Visit to Beckhams | Dunsfold & Hascombe Horticultural Society | Paul Goudie | |
| Thu 15-Aug-2024 | New Society Gardening Club’s Outing | New Society Gardening Club (Camberley) | Sarah Wesley | 07400 850876 |
| Sat 17-Aug-2024 | Walton & District Allotment & Garden Society Late Summer Show | Walton & District Allotment & Garden Society | Ann Cowap | |
| Sun 18-Aug-2024 | Plant Heritage Plant Fair at Denbies Wine Estate | Plant Heritage, Surrey Group (NCCPG) | Wendy Bentall | 01276-858256 |
| Mon 19-Aug-2024 | Grasses & Ferns: a talk by Chris Bird | Basingstoke Horticultural Society | Mr. Philip Wraight | 01256-324185 |
| Wed 21-Aug-2024 | Autumn Aspirations – planning for the Autumn garden: a talk by Paul Patton | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| Wed 21-Aug-2024 | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society’s Outing to Freda’s Award Winning Garden | Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington Horticultural Society | Christine Hockham | 01243 824726 |
| Sat 24-Aug-2024 | Ripley & District Horticultural Society Annual Show | Ripley and District Horticultural Society | Mrs. Sue Stranger | |
| Sat 24-Aug-2024 | Kingswood, Walton & Tadworth Horticultural Society Late Summer Show | Kingswood, Walton, & Tadworth Horticultural Society | Mr. K.G.Lewis | 01737-210707 |
| Sun 25-Aug-2024 | Growing Redhill Working Party at Merstham Train Station: Tidying Up & Weeding | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Thu 29-Aug-2024 | The Surrey Gardens Trust Summer Party & Theatre Show at West Horsley Place | Surrey Gardens Trust | Sheri Sticpewich | |
| Sat 31-Aug-2024 | Merrow Horticultural Society Annual Show and Bring and Buy Sale | Merrow Horticultural Society | Ms. Veronica Plested | 01483-569498 |
| Sat 31-Aug-2024 | Epsom Garden Society Annual Show | Epsom Garden Society | Catherine Flitter | 07821-277708 |
| September 2024 | ||||
| Sun 1-Sep-2024 | Growing Redhill Plant Stall at the Quality Street Fair | Growing Redhill | Karen Murray | 01737 903086 |
| Wed 4-Sep-2024 | Asian Hornets: a talk by Vanessa Jones | Godstone Gardeners Club | Silvia Pocock | 01883-712627 |
| Thu 5-Sep-2024 | Aldershot Floral Design Club Demonstration: Annette Urquhart “Dabbling in Day Dreams” | Aldershot Floral Design Club | Dee Kelly | 01252-350944 |
| Fri 6-Sep-2024 | Herbs: a talk by Jacqueline Aviolet | Lightwater Gardening Club | Ms. Lynn Bull | 01276-502497 |
| Fri 6-Sep-2024 | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club Meeting | Woodham & New Haw Horticultural Club | Louise Clubley | 07843 962421 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society Autumn Show | Churt Horticultural & Produce Society (CHAPS) | Mandy Martin | |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Ewhurst Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Ewhurst Horticultural Society | Mrs. Anne Dyball | 07980 122530 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Thursley Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Thursley Horticultural Society | Mrs. Pat Clake | 01252-706869 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club’s Autumn Flower Show | Sandhurst & District Gardening Club | Julie Sheppard | 07711 056 815 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Wonersh & District Garden Club’s Autumn Show | Wonersh and District Garden Club | Mrs. H. Goodridge | 01483-535108 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Frensham & Dockenfield Horticultural Society | Ruth Murphy | 01252 793267 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Ashtead Horticultural Society’s 71st Autumn Show | Ashtead Horticultural Society | Mrs. Jennie Pilfold | 01372-373348 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Witley Gardening Association Autumn Show | Witley Gardening Association | Christine Cox | |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Onslow Village Garden Club’s 78th Annual Show | Onslow Village Garden Club | Mrs Anne Bradbeer | 01483 563421 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Chiddingfold Horticultural Society | Georgia Lacey | 01428 683120 |
| Sat 7-Sep-2024 | Milford Horticultural Society Autumn Show | Milford Horticultural Society | Mr Stewart Miskimmin | 01483-421509 |
| Mon 9-Sep-2024 | Gardening for Colour: a talk by Vincent Gladwell | Elstead Garden Club | Mrs. Alison Gravett | 01252-703318 |
| Tue 10-Sep-2024 | Salvias: a talk by Steve Edney | Worplesdon Garden Club | Tim Bonnert | 07708 455096 |
| Wed 11-Sep-2024 | Lessons from Great Gardeners: a talk by Matthew Biggs | Grayshott Gardeners | Sue Wheeler | 07719 457821 |