Events

We organise four talks a year on a variety of topics such as garden design, specialist plants, famous gardens, encouraging biodiversity and many others. Members receive a schedule and two newsletters annually with the programme and all the updates and announcements for the year.  

 

We hold two shows a year in the Village Hall, Spring and Autumn, with classes for flowers, flower arranging, fruit and veg, photography, arts and crafts, baking and classes for children.  Shows are open to non-members, it’s not too serious and the Hall opens to the public in the afternoon.  Winning a prize won’t make you rich but it’s fun to take part and a great way to show off your work. 

 

In May, we hold our very popular annual plant sale, with a wide range of annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs and vegetables grown by the students of Great Dixter and the Members. With a large number of plants to choose from, at very reasonable prices, the hall is usually packed with gardeners keen to pick up a bargain.   

 

We have a Summer Social for Members in June which is usually hosted by Great Dixter, with drinks and canapes and the chance to wander around the gardens in the evening light.  Our Christmas Social in December, combined with the AGM, includes drinks and a buffet supper, Members and their Guests are welcome.   

 

We organise a coach trip annually to a garden of interest; recent trips have included RHS Wisley, Beth Chatto Gardens, Loseley Park, Borde Hill and the Sussex Prairie Gardens.

 

Please see below our upcoming events.