Events

Talk

'Biodiversity and Sustainability' A Talk by Alistair Griffiths

14 November 2024 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Cobham , Surrey

Postponed from 14th September 2023 and now confirmed for 14th November 2024

A talk by Professor Alistair Griffiths, RHS Director Science and Collections

Unfortunately, due to an accident and illness, I am incapacitated and unable to stream this meeting on ^Zoom.  Many apologies, David

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Habitat Creations for Butterflies, People and other Animals by Clive Farrell

14 November 2024 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Dorchester , Dorset

“Habitat Creations for Butterflies, People and other Animals” (Some insane projects for fun and ecological gardens) by Clive Farrell from The Butterfly Garden near Sherborne. Some of his garden features include, Giant Dragons, Hermits retreats, swimming ponds all of which combine beauty and wildlife habitat.

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Devon & Cornwall Group AGM

16 November 2024 10.00am - 4.00pm

Teign Valley Community Hall, Village Rd, Christow, Exeter , Devon

The Devon & Cornwall Groups AGM and talks.

Main speaker Timothy Walker followed by lunch and Collection holders short talks.

“The University of Oxford Botanic Garden– 400 years of gardening and botany” 

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Asian Woodland Plants, by Helen Chen

23 November 2024 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Nr Elmswell , Suffolk

Plus Suffolk group AGM

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A Rogues Gallery for Gardeners and how to manage them - by Sally Nex

07 December 2024 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Wareham , Dorset

Sally makes a very welcome return - she is a gifted speaker and talented horticultural journalist. Her talk discusses how to cope with nature's predators which are determined to eat our produce and other plants.

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Christmas Tea and Festive Quiz

14 December 2024 1.45pm - 4.30pm

Shurdington, Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

A lighthearted quiz for plant lovers of all abilities 

Talk

Talk by Dot Patterson: "Plants and Gardens in China"

14 December 2024 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Ponteland , Northumberland

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Group AGM and talk on Hellebores

11 January 2025 1.45pm - 5.00pm

Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

The botany of these star performers and how to choose, grow and propagate them.  Also via zoom.

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Plantopia, and how I started. Linda Vaughan

11 January 2025 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Ponteland , Northumberland

Linda's enthusiasm for houseplants, and her desire to get them into as many homes as possible, has resulted in the setting up of her specialist shop, Plantopia.

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Sustainable Plants That are Changing How We Eat - A Zoom Talk by Kevin Hobbs

16 January 2025 6.30pm - 7.45pm

Hampshire

Kevin Hobbs is a plantsman, horticulturalist with over 35 years experience, and co-author of EDIBLE: 70 Sustainable Plants That Are Changing How We Eat.  In his illustrated talk, Kevin will challenge us to consider a greater diversity of plant-based foods.  Over half of the worlds diet is made up of just wheat, maize and rice.  Hear about plants that are both edible and ornamental that can be grown in UK gardens as well as plant-based foods that can be sourced locally to help create a more sustainable food future.

Talk

'Irises and their place in our gardens' by Luci Skinner

25 January 2025 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Wetherden, Nr. Elmswell , Suffolk

Talk

Colour and Scent in the Winter Garden

08 February 2025 1.45pm - 5.00pm

Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

Talk by Barry Clarke, Botanist at the Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum.

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Cacti and their cultivation. Richard Torr

08 February 2025 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Ponteland , Northumberland

Richard is Chairman of the Northumbria branch of the British Cactus & Succulent Society.  His very varied garden includes a greenhouse with over 1000 exceptional plants, some almost as old as he is.

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Surrey Group AGM

13 February 2025 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Cobham , Surrey

Our AGM, presentation of Flower of the Meeting Prize, Raffle, Photographic Competition judging and prize giving.

Zoom invitations will also be sent out to all Surrey Group Members before the event

Open Day

Peperomia cvs.

16 February 2025

High Peak , Derbyshire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Anguloa spp. & hybrids, Masdevallia spp. & hybrids, Oncidium, Pleione, Stanhopea & Acineta spp. & hybrids

22 February 2025 10.30am - 12.30pm

West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Talk

'Trees, a cut above the rest' by Tony Kirkham

22 February 2025 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Wetherden, Nr. Elmswell , Suffolk

Talk

Mystery Talk - by Bob Brown of Cotswold Garden Flowers

08 March 2025 1.45pm - 5.00pm

Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

Joint talk with the Cotswold Cottage Gardening Group

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York Gate Garden through the seasons. Ben Preston

08 March 2025 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Ponteland , Northumberland

Ben, who with his wife runs the independent Cliff Bank Nursery near Harrogate, talks about York Gate Garden, a one-acre gem of a Grade II Listed garden near Leeds. Its structure and planting, influenced by the Arts & Crafts style, ensure it has interest throughout the year.

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Plant Fair: South Molton Pannier Market- March

09 March 2025 10.00am - 2.00pm

South Molton , Devon

Plant fair to open the season

There will be a wide variety of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials from local nurseries for sale, a must for all keen gardeners and plant collectors.

Catering will also be available.

Nurseries to be confirmed!

Talk

The Plant Collector by Philip Oostenbrink - a Zoom talk

20 March 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Online , Hampshire

Talk

'Climate change: the long-range gardener's forecast' by Jim Paine

22 March 2025 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Wetherden, Nr. Elmswell , Suffolk

Open Day

Anguloa spp. & hybrids, Masdevallia spp. & hybrids, Oncidium, Pleione, Stanhopea & Acineta spp. & hybrids

29 March 2025 10.30am - 12.30pm

West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Open Day

Anguloa spp. & hybrids, Masdevallia spp. & hybrids, Oncidium, Pleione, Stanhopea & Acineta spp. & hybrids

05 April 2025 10.30am - 12.30pm

West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Talk

'The Secret World of Moths' with Peter Smith

10 April 2025 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Cobham , Surrey

A talk by Peter Smith

Attend in person in Cobham or via Zoom. 

Please note the deadline for requests for a Zoom invitation for this talk is 11am on the morning of the event.

Open Day

Camellia reticulata cvs. & hybrids

12 April 2025 - 13 April 2025

Truro , Cornwall

Charity weekend to see the National Plant Collection.

Talk

Two short talks (details to be confirmed)

12 April 2025 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Ponteland , Northumberland

Details in progress

Open Day

Anguloa spp. & hybrids, Masdevallia spp. & hybrids, Oncidium, Pleione, Stanhopea & Acineta spp. & hybrids

26 April 2025 10.30am - 12.30pm

West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Talk

'The revival of the medlar' by Jane Steward

26 April 2025 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Wetherden, Nr. Elmswell , Suffolk

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Denbies Plant Fair 4th May 2025

04 May 2025 10.00am - 2.00pm

Dorking , Surrey

A Plant Fair Consisting of Specialist Nurseries and our own Plant Stand

Free to enter and plenty of parking

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Members' Plant Sale

04 May 2025 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Eastcombe , Gloucestershire

Sale of plants donated by Plant Heritage members, alongside NGS Open Gardens Event

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Members' Plant Sale ( Day Two)

05 May 2025 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Eastcombe , Gloucestershire

Sale of plants donated by Plant Heritage members, alongside NGS Open Gardens Event

Open Day

Anguloa spp. & hybrids, Masdevallia spp. & hybrids, Oncidium, Pleione, Stanhopea & Acineta spp. & hybrids

10 May 2025 10.30am - 12.30pm

West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Talk

The who, what, where, when and why of Crosby Holme. Ian Burrow

10 May 2025 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Ponteland , Northumberland

Crosby Holme is an organic nursery, where Ian grows plants which are beneficial to wildlife and the garden ecosystem, and are also suited to Cumbrian conditions. 

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Spring Plant Fair, Athelhampton

11 May 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm

Dorset

20-25 specialist plant stalls selling spring and early summer flowering plants.  Also some interesting craft stalls. Free access to gardens.

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Plant Fair: RHS Garden Rosemoor- May

11 May 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm

Torrington , Devon

There will be a wide variety of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials from local nurseries for sale, a must for all keen gardeners and plant collectors.

Nurseries to be confirmed!

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Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall

25 May 2025 10.00am - 26 May 2025 4.00pm

Stowmarket , Suffolk

Specialist Plant Fair & Artisan Crafts with free entry to Helmingham Hall gardens

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Summer Plant Fair at Abbotsbury

08 June 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm

Dorset

Up to 30 plant and garden craft stalls.  Lots of rare, exotic, interesting and unusual plants.  Entry to fair includes free access to gardens.

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PHNE Plant Fair, Ushaw House & Gardens

14 June 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm

Durham , Co Durham

Large Plant Heritage North East stall with locally grown plants, plus nurseries from elsewhere in the north-east, Borders, Cumbria and Yorkshire.  Garden crafts. Ample parking, restaurant, and superb grounds and historic chapels to explore at this exceptional site.

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Plant Fair : South Molton Pannier Market- July

13 July 2025 10.00am - 2.00pm

South Molton , Devon

There will be a wide variety of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials from local nurseries for sale, a must for all keen gardeners and plant collectors.

Also the Group will have a sales and information stand.

Nurseries to be confirmed!

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Denbies Plant Fair 17th August 2025

17 August 2025 10.00am - 2.00pm

Dorking , Surrey

A Plant Fair Consisting of Specialist Nurseries and our own Plant Stand

Free to enter and plenty of parking

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Early Autumn Plant Fair

31 August 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm

Dorset

Wildlife stalls, late-flowering perennials, grasses, shrubs. Entry to fair includes free access to gardens.

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Plant Fair: RHS Garden Rosemoor- September

07 September 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm

Torrington , Devon

There will be a wide variety of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials from local nurseries for sale, a must for all keen gardeners and plant collectors.

The Group will also have a plant sales and information stand.

Nurseries to be confirmed

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Autumn Plant Fair, Helmingham Hall

14 September 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm

Stowmarket , Suffolk

Specialist Plant Fair & Artisan Crafts with free entry to Helmingham Hall gardens

Talk

'Astrantia & Chrysanthemum' by Andrew Ward

27 September 2025 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Park Road, Nr Elmswell , Suffolk

Talk by Andrew Ward on Astrantia & Chrysanthemum

Talk

'Palace of Palms: Tropical Dreams and the Making of Kew' - Kate Teltcher

09 October 2025 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Cobham , Surrey

A talk by Kate Teltcher

Attend in person in Cobham or via Zoom. 

Please note the deadline for requests for a Zoom invitation for this talk is 11am on the morning of the event.

Talk

Plants for the Autumn Season

11 October 2025 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Shurdington, Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

Talk with plants by Paul Green

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Eryngiums. Brian & Kathy Pike

11 October 2025 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Ponteland , Northumberland

Brian & Kathy are National Collection Holders of this most interesting group of plants, often divided into Old World and New World (the Americas) types.  Developing their collection over the years has given them a thorough understanding of the habitats and needs of the different species.

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'My Plant Collections: Aspidistra, Sichuanensis & Boehmeria' by Philip Oostenbrink

25 October 2025 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Park Road, Wetherden, Nr Elmswell , Suffolk

Philip holds 3 National Plant Collections with a passion for foliage plants