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FINDING A SOCIETY NEAR YOU
There are about 170 horticultural societies from Hampshire and the surrounding counties in the Hampshire Federation of Horticultural Societies and these are listed in 10 areas around the main towns/cities.
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LISTS OF SOCIETIES IN EACH AREA
- Alton Horticultural Society
- Bentley Gardening Club
- Candover Valley Gardening Club
- Chawton Horticultural Society
- Churt Horticultural & Produce Society
- Empshott & Hawkley Horticultural Society
- Farringdon Horticultural Society
- Four Marks Horticultural Society
- Froyle Gardening Club
- King’s World Gardening and Countryside Club
- Medstead Gardeners’ Club
- North Warnborough & District Garden Club
- Tilford Horticultural Society
Basingstoke Area - 14 Societies
- Basingstoke Allotments & Leisure Gardeners Association
- Basingstoke Horticultural Society
- Bourne Valley Garden Club
- Burghclere & Newtown Horticultural Society
- Cliddesden, Farleigh Wallop & Ellisfield Horticultural Society
- Heath End Gardening Club
- Hermitage Horticultural Society
- Kingsclere Gardening Association
- Monk Sherborne Horticultural Society
- Overton Garden Society
- Pamber Heath Gardening Club
- Sherfield & District Gardening Club
- The Oakley Gardening Club
- Woolton Hill & District Gardeners Club
Chichester Area - 21 Societies
- Angmering Horticultural Club
- Bognor Regis & District Horticultural Society
- Bosham, Chidham & District Horticultural Society
- Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotment Association
- Donnington Horticultural Society
- Felpham Allotments & Gardens Society.
- Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society
- Ferring Horticultural Society
- Lavant Horticultural Society
- Lodsworth & District Garden Club
- Midhurst & District Garden Club
- Rustington Horticultural Association
- Selsey Horticultural Society
- Southwater Horticultural Society
- Stedham with Iping Horticultural Society
- Tangmere Garden Club
- Walberton Horticultural Society
- Westbourne & District Allotment & Gardeners Association Ltd
- West Chiltington Horticultural Society
- West Wittering Horticultural Society
- Yapton and District Cottage Gardener’s Society
- Awbridge Horticultural Society
- Bartley Horticultural Society
- Beaulieu Horticultural Society
- Blackfield Gardening Club
- Bramshaw Horticultural Society
- Brockenhurst Horticultural Society
- Dibden Purlieu Gardening Association
- Hordle Gardening Club
- Lymington Gardeners Club
- Milford Gardeners’ Club
- New Forest & District Dahlia & Chrysanthemum Society
- New Forest & District Sweet Pea Society
- New Forest Fuchsia Society
- New Milton Horticultural Society
- Sway Gardening Club
- Totton Allotments & Garden Association
- Totton & District Gardeners Society
- Woodlands Gardening Club
Petersfield Area - 21 Societies
- Bramshott, Liphook & District Horticultural Society
- Buriton Flower Show
- Clanfield Gardening Club
- East Meon Gardening Club
- Froxfield & Privett Horticultural Society
- Grayshott Gardeners
- Greatham Gardeners Club
- Hambledon Horticultural Society
- Harting Horticultural Society
- Headley Horticultural Society
- Horndean Garden Group
- Liss Horticultural Society
- Meon Valley Gardening Club
- Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society
- Milland Horticultural Society
- Newtown Horticultural Society
- Petersfield Gardeners Club
- Steep Flower Show
- Steep/Stroud Garden Club
- West Meon Gardening Club
- Whitehill & Bordon Gardening Club
Portsmouth Area - 15 Societies
- Catisfield Horticultural Society
- Denmead Horticultural Society
- Emsworth Horticultural Society
- Fareham Horticultural Association
- Farlington & District Gardening Club
- Gosport Allotment Holders & Gardeners’ Association
- Havant & District Horticultural Society
- Hayling Island Horticultural Society
- Lee-on-the-Solent Horticultural Society
- Portsmouth Horticultural Society
- Purbrook Horticultural Society
- Southwick Social and Sports Association
- Waterlooville Allotment & Leisure Gardeners Association
- Waterlooville & Cowplain Allotment & Garden Association
- Waterlooville & District Garden Club
- Bournemouth & District Horticultural Society
- Bransgore Horticultural Society
- Burley Garden Club
- Damerham & District Horticultural Society
- Ferndown & District Horticultural Association
- Fordingbridge & District Horticultural Society
- Hale & Woodgreen Horticultural Society
- Highcliffe & District Horticultural Society
- Ibsley & District Horticultural Society
- Ringwood & District Community Association Garden Club
- Verwood & District Horticultural Society
- Walkford Allotments Association
- West Moors Horticultural Society
- Alderbury & District Gardening Association
- Andover Gardening Club
- Appleshaw Flower Show
- Clatford Valley Gardening Club
- Codford & District Gardening Club
- Coombe Bissett & Homington Gardening Club
- Downton Horticultural Society
- Four Villages Horticultural Society
- Lockerley & District Garden Club
- Longstock Garden Club
- Redlynch Horticultural Society
- The Fairground Gardening Club
- Thruxton Garden Club
- Whiteparish Garden Club
- Winterslow & District Horticultural Society
- Woodford Valley Gardening Club
Southampton Area - 16 Societies
- Alpine Garden Society - Hampshire Group
- Botley Gardening Club
- Bursledon & District Gardening Club
- Crofton Gardening Club
- Curdridge & District Gardening Club
- Hedge End Horticultural Society
- Locks Heath Horticultural Society
- Solent Fuchsia Club
- Southampton Allotments & Gardens Association
- Southampton & District Gardeners Society
- Southampton Association For Blind Gardeners
- The Royal Southampton Horticultural Society
- Titchfield Gardener’s Club
- Warsash Horticultural Society
- West End Garden & Allotment Association
- Woolston & District Allotment Association Ltd
Winchester Area - 21 Societies
- Alresford & District Horticultural Society
- Bishops Waltham Gardening Club
- Braishfield Horticultural Society
- Broughton & Bossington Horticultural Society
- Chandlers Ford & District Gardeners Club
- Chilbolton Horticultural Society
- Colden Common Gardening Club
- Itchen Valley Flower Show
- Fair Oak Gardening Club
- Kings Somborne & District Horticultural Society
- Littleton & Harestock Gardening Club
- Littleton & Harestock Show Society
- Michelmersh & Timsbury Horticultural Society
- Ropley Horticultural Society
- Shawford & Compton Horticultural Society
- Shedfield & District Horticultural Society
- Sir Harold Hillier Gardens & Arboretum
- South Wonston Gardening Club
- St Cross Garden Society
- The Valley Gardeners
- Winchester Horticultural Society
DETAILS OF SOCIETY ACTIVITIES
Alderbury & District Gardening Association
- Meets At: Alderbury Bowls Club, Rectory Road, Alderbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3AD
- On: Third Wednesday in month from September to December, and March to May at 7.30.
- Activities: Meetings as above with speakers, plant sale in May/June, outings during summer months, annual show in July, social evening in February
- Contact: Secretary by Email: adga@hotmail.co.uk
Alpine Garden Society - Hampshire Group
- Meets At: Chilworth Hall, Chilworth Rd, Southampton, SO16 7JZ.
- On: Fourth Tuesday in month from September to May (third Tuesday in December) at 7.30.
- Activities: Picture shows, lectures, plant sales, raffles and annual coach trip.
- Contact: Mrs S. Marshall, Tel: 01489 782952 or Email: dragonfire11@talktalk.net
Alresford & District Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Alresford Community Centre, 7 West St, Alresford, SO24 9XX.
- On: Second Wednesday of each month.
- Activities: Talks, visits, annual holiday and annual dinner.
- Contact: Tony Bravery, 43 Nursery Rd, Alresford. Tel: 01962 733676. Email: anntony@bravery.plus.com
- Meets At: St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Normandy St, Alton, GU34 1DN.
- On: Third Thursday of September to May (except December) at 7.30.
- Activities: Members only Spring Show in April, open Summer Show in June (26 June 2010) which coincides with the Alton in Bloom Scarecrow Competition and is held at Alton Assembly Rooms. The Society also organises Alton in Bloom ‘Plant the Pumpkin’. Outings are organised to gardens of interest in Summer. New members and visitors welcome.
- Contact: Tel: 01420 85138.
- Meets At: St Anne’s Hall, Suffolk Rd, Andover, SP10 2JD.
- On: Third Monday of each month at 7.30.
- Activities: Meetings from September to May with speakers on various aspects of horticulture. Annual Summer Show in August open to non-members. Spring Show for members only. Plant Sales and garden visits.
- Contact: Mr & Mrs Long, 21 Batchelors Barn Rd, Andover, SP10 1HR. Email: andovergardeningclub@hotmail.co.uk
- Meets At: Manor Nurseries, High St,, Angmering, BN16 4AW.
- On: First Tuesday each month except January and August.
- Activities: Talks demonstrationws, quizzes, discussions, competitions, etc.
- Contact: John Goulding. Tel: 01903 773422. Email: johnfgoulding@gmail.com
Awbridge Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Awbridge Village Hall, Awbridge, Romsey, SO51 0HG.
- On: Second Wednesday of each month except June and July at 7.30.
- Activities: Talks and slide shows. Garden visits in June and July.
- Meets At: Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Rd, Copythorne, Hants, SO40 2NZ
- On: Third Thursday of every month.
- Activities: Monthly meetings with speaker and an Annual Show on the first Saturday in August.
- Contact: Julie Munden (Secretary) Tel: 02380 812853.
Basingstoke Allotment & Leisure Gardeners Association
- BALGA is a trading organisation providing seeds, seed potatoes and other gardening materials to members. It represents allotment holders in Basingstoke and promotes allotment and leisure gardening within the Basingstoke area. Trading sheds are at the Eastrop and Whiteditch Allotment Sites which are open on Sunday mornings as follows:
February to April - Both sites 9.30 to 11.30.
May to September - Whiteditch first and third Sunday in month 9.30 to 10.30.
Eastrop second, fourth and fifth 9.30 to 10.30.
October - Both sites 9.30 to 11.30.
November to January - Both sites closed. - Contact: Iain Crawford, 24 Sheraton Ave, Basingstoke, RG22 4TS. Tel: 01256 364378. Email: iaincrawford1@aol.com
Basingstoke Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Kempshott Village Hall in Stratton Park, Pack Lane, Basingstoke,
- RG22 5HN.
- On: Third Monday of month except July (outing) and December when it is second Monday, 7.30pm .
- Activities: Visiting speakers, competitions, visits to local gardens.
- Contact: Philip Wraight. Tel 01256 324185. Email: philip.wraight@btinternet.com
Beaulieu Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Beaulieu Village Hall, Beaulieu.
- On: One Thursday in month from February to May and November at 2.30 in February and November otherwise 7.30.
- Activities: Meetings with guest speakers in above months, visits to gardens from June to September, shows in March, July and September and Summer Party.
- Contact: Dr Nualla Sterling, Email: nualasterling@btinternet.com
- Meets At: Bentley Memorial Hall, Bentley, Farnham, GU10 5NN.
- On: First Tuesday of February to May and September to December.
- Activities: Meetings with lectures, local outings, coach outing to large garden, plant sale Saturday 8th May 10.30 to 12.00, plant and seed exchange at October meeting.
- Contact: Patricia Cardy, Lalilil, Binsted Rd, Blacknest, Alton, GU34 4QD. Tel: 01420 22325.
Bishops Waltham Gardening Club
- Meets At: Church Hall, Roman Catholic Church, Martin St, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1DN
- On: Fourth Wednesday of January to June, September and November, 7.30.
- Activities: Meetings with speaker, trips to gardens of interest, management of Parish Council allotments, involvement in community activities.
- Contact: Mr Tim Gover, Tel: 01489 895218
- Meets At: St Francis Church, West Common, Blackfield, Southampton, SO45 1XJ.
- On: Second Tuesday of every month except August.
- Activities: Talks on gardening related topics. Usually 2 coach trips to gardens per year. Annual Lunch or Dinner. AGM in September.
Bognor Regis & District Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane, North Bersted, Bognor Regis, PO21 5TU.
- On: Fourth Thursday every month except December at 7.30.
- Activities: Speakers, outings, plant sales, members evening show.
- Contact: Miss Pat Alderton, 5 St Mary’s Close, South Bersted, Bognor Regis, PO22 9QD. Tel: 01243 822615. Email: info@brhortsoc.co.uk
- Meets At: Market Hall, Botley, SO30 2EA.
- On: Third Wednesday of each month except August and December .
- Activities: Talks, shows and outings.
- Contact: Dennis Stokes. Tel: 01489 782513. Email: dhstokes@btinternet.com
Braishfield Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Braishfield Village Hall, Braishfield Rd, Romsey, SO51 0PQ.
- On: Second Tuesday of months January to May and September to October.
- Activities: Monthly meetings with speakers, visits to NGS Gardens during June, Flower Show second or third Saturday in July, socialising with tea/coffee and biscuits after each meeting
- Contact: The Secretary, Tel: 01794 368553 or Email: bob.thom2@tiscali.co.uk
Bramshaw Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Bramshaw Village Hall, Row Hill, Bramshaw, SO43 7JC.
- On: Second Tuesday of each month.
- Activities: Talks, shows, visits, plant sales, social events.
- Contact: Tel: 023 8081 3512
Bramshott, Liphook & District Horticultural Society
- Meets At: The Church Centre, Portsmouth Rd, Liphook, GU30 7DJ
- On: Various dates as published in the programme.
- Activities: Four speakers in November, January, February and March usually 7.45, three shows in April, July and September open 2.00 to 4.00, various outings and plant sales.
- Contact: Ian Haussauer (Hon Sec) Email: ian.p.haussauer@btinternet.com
Bransgore Horticultural Society
- Meets At: The Resource Centre, Ringwood Rd, Bransgore, BH23 8JH for lectures and Bransgore Village Hall for shows and plant sale.
- On: First Thursday in February, March, April, June, September, October and December for lectures. AGM in November variable date.
- Activities: Lectures, shows in March and July, plant sale in March, outings, weekend away - biannual, gardens open - occasional.
- Contact: John Snelling, Holfleet Cottage, 2 Bockhampton Rd, Winkton, Christchurch, BH23 7AE. Tel: 01425 672560.
Brockenhurst Horticultural Association
- Meets At: The Village Hall, Highwood Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY.
- For an event most months - please see out website.
- Activities: Spring and Summer Shows, at least one outing a year and illustrated talks most other months.
- Contact: Website: www.brockhort.co.uk
Broughton & Bossington Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Broughton Village Hall, High St, Broughton, Stockbridge, SO20 8AW.
- On: Second Wednesday of each month from October to March.
- Activities: Evening speakers in Winter months, plant stall in May, BBQ in June, garden visit in July and Annual Show in August.
- Contact: Ann Heather, Kings, Salisbury Rd, Broughton, Stockbridge, SO20 8BY. Tel: 01794 301458. Email: ann.heather@tiscali.co.uk
- Meets At: Village Hall, Buriton, GU31 5RY
- On: Third Saturday in August.
- Activities: Annual Flower and Produce Show.
- Contact: Iain Johnston. Tel: 01730 262293. Email: iain.johnston@dsl.pipex.com
- Meets At: Myrtle Hall, Copse Rd, Burley, BH24 4EG.
- On: Second Thursday of the month except February and August.
- Activities: Speakers at monthly meetings and large plant sale at the Village Show on first Saturday in August.
- Contact: Miss A.M. Weir. Tel: 01425 403319. Email: a.m.weir@btinternet.com
Bursledon & District Gardening Club
- Meets At: The Community Centre, Portsmouth Rd, Lowford, Bursledon, SO31 8ES.
- On: First Tuesday of the month.
- Activities: Talks, competitions, outings, social activities and plant sales.
- Contact: Mrs M.E. Lord. Tel: 02380 405 996.
Catisfield Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Catisfield Memorial Hall, Catisfield Lane, Catisfield, Fareham, PO15 5NN.
- On: Second Thursday in each month at 7.30.
- Activities: Speakers, shows in March, June and September, visits to places of horticultural interest etc, social evening in December. Meeting in June is plant swap evening and Pelargonium mini-show.
- Contact: Mr A. Martin (Chairman), 9 Harvester Drive, Fareham, Hants, PO15 5NR. Tel: 01329 312269. Email: alanjmartin@ukgateway.net Website: www.catisfield.com/CHS
Candover Valley Gardening Club
- Meets At: Preston Candover Village Hall.
- On: Third Thursday of the month.
- Activities: Talks, garden visits, Summer Show, quiz, social gatherings. See website at www.cvgc.hampshire.our.uk
- Contact: Sheila Harden, Cranford Cottage, Tower Hill, Dummer, RG25 2AL. Tel: 01256 397677. Email: cvgc@hantsweb.org.uk
Chilbolton Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Chilbolton Village Hall, Eastmansfield, Chilbolton, Stockbridge.
- On: Last Tuesday of every month.
- Activities: Talks, outings, garden clear-up, mini-show and flower show.
- Contact: Mrs P. Munns, Brinks Cottage, Newton Stacey, Stockbridge. Tel: 01264 860625.
Clatford Valley Gardening Club
- Meets At: Upper Clatford Village Hall.
- On: Fourth Wednesday of each month.
- See Website: www.clatfordvalleygardeningclub.co.uk
Cliddesden, Farleigh Wallop & Ellisfield Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Cliddesden Village Hall and Ellisfield Memorial Hall.
- Activities: Evening meetings on alternate months, Spring Show in April, Summer Show at Cliddesden in August, plant sale at Cliddesden in May.
- Contact: Marilyn Smith - Secretary. Email: mswillow@btopenworld.com
Codford & District Gardening Club
- Meets At: Codford Village Hall, Broadleaze, High St Codford, Wilts, BA12
- On: Third Wednesday of each month at 7.15 for 7.30.
- Activities: Talks, lectures, trips to see gardens, social get-together, Potato Day in February, Gardeners Question Time in October, plant sale in May.
- Contact: Tel: 01985 850258.
- Meets At: Colden Common Community Centre, St Vigor Way, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21
- On: Last Wednesday in months September to April at 7.30.
- Activities: Speakers, illustrated talks, garden visits in May to August starting at 6.30 and day trips.
- Contact: Henry Jane, 2 Aston Villas, 56 Main Rd, Colden Common, Winchester. Tel: 01962 712991
- Meets At: R.C. Church Hall, Bells Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, PO14
- On: Third Monday evening from September to May, 7.30 till approx 9.00.
- Activities: Speakers for each meeting except November AGM and Christmas when there is a party. Two outing each year in May and September. Strawberry Tea in June. Stall on August Bank Holiday. Spring Flower Show first weekend in April.
- Contact: J.A. van de Nadort, Tel: 01329 661874, Email: nadortja@urconline.co.uk
Curdridge & District Gardening Club
- Meets At: the Reading Rooms, Reading Rooms Lane, Curdridge, Southampton.
- On: first Wednesday of every month at 7.30.
- Activities: Talks, outings, quizzes.
- Contact: Judith Cook, Friars Orchard, Curdridge Lane, Curdridge, SO32 2BJ. Tel: 01489 783364.
- Meets At: Denmead Church Hall, Hambledon Rd, Denmead, PO7 6NN.
- On: First Tuesday of each month except January, August and December.
- Activities: Monthly speakers talkin on horticultural related subject, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Pumpkin Shows, plant and craft fairs, one or two garden outings per year, garden party, bonfire and barbeque and Christmas social.
- Contact: Mrs L. Glenister. Email: b.l.glenister@ntlworld.com
Didben Purlieu Gardening Association
- Meets At: St Andrew''s Centre, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PT.
- On: First Thursday of month at 7.30. (Check before arriving.)
- Activities: Talks and visits.
- Contact: Peter York (Secretary). Tel: 023 8084 89349.
Email: athelingvillas@tiscali.co.uk
Donnington Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Gardens, Donnington, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8QT.
- On: First Friday of each month (except January and August) at 7.30.
- Activities: General interest in gardening of all types, two main shows, coach outings to gardens, monthly talks.
- Contact: Brian Turbefield, 14 Selsey Rd, Donnington, Chichester, PO19 8SN. Tel: 01243 782729. Email: brian@turbefield.co.uk
- Meets At: The Village Hall, Workhouse Lane, East Meon, Petersfield, GU32.
- On: One Monday evening, seven times a year.
- Activities: Outings, plant sales, annual show. 7 evening garden talks. 2 open garden events.
- Contact: Helen Green (Secretary), 1 The Old Stables, Coombe Rd, East Meon, GU32 1PB. Tel: 01730 823912. Email: helen.green@approved-accounting.co.uk
Empshott & Hawkley Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Hawkley Village, Hawkley, GU33 6NE.
- On: Usually last Tuesday from February to November.
- Activities: Spring and Summer Shows, talks and one outing per year.
- Contact: Mr M.G. Lanning, Field House, Selborne, Alton, GU34 3SF. Tel: 01730 827146. Email: mlanning@hotmail.co.uk
Emsworth Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Emsworth Community Centre, Church Path, Emsworth, PO10 7DP.
- On: Third Thursday of month from September to May at 7.30
- Activities: Talks, trading hut, coach outings, Annual Summer Show and garden coffee mornings.
- Website: www.emsworthhorticulturalsociety.org.uk
- Meets At: Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Rd, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7EJ.
- On: Second Monday in month - 7.30 start.
- Activities: Speaker each month for gardening activities which covers a wide range of topics. Approximately one hour.
- Contact: Mrs Marilyn Andrews, Tel: 023 8069 4142.
Farlington & District Garden Club
- Meets At: St Andrew’s Church Hall, Havant Rd, Farlington.
- On: First Thursday monthly except January.
- Activities: Trips, talks, shows.
Felpham & Middleton Horticultural Society
- Meets At: St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 7NU.
- On: Fourth Tuesday of each month from February to November (except June in members open garden evening year and August every year) at 7.30.
- Activities: Monthly meeting with talks and demonstrations, outings, annual holiday, 3 annual shows and members garden open every other year.
- Contact: Tel: 01243 585001. Email: Christine.m.dunham@btinternet.com
Ferndown & District Horticultural Association
- Meets At: Ferndown Village Hall, Church Rd, Ferndown, BH22 9ET.
- On: Second Friday of each month at 7.30.
- Activities: Meetings with appropriate talks, outings, socials, plant sales and shows.
- Contact: Tel: 01425 475700, Email: r.davies6695@talktalk.net.
- Meets At: Ferring Village Hall, Ferring St, Ferring, BN12 5JP.
- On: First Thursday of each month except April and August.
- Activities: Monthly speakers on various horticultural subjects, Spring, Summer and Autumn Shows, two outing a year to gardens, plant sale, coffee mornings, annual lunch and Christmas social.
- Contact: Brian Rolfe, 221 Goring Way, Goring-by-Sea, BN12 5BU. Tel: 01903 243513. Email: pamelabrian@uwclub.net
Fordingbridge & District Horticultural Society
- Meets At: St Mary’s Hall, Church St, Fordingbridge, SP6 1BE
- On: Last Monday of each month (except July, August and December) at 7.30.
- Activities: Meetings with a speaker each month including a Table Show, an Annual Show in July and one or two outings each year to gardens of interest.
- Contact: David Melbourne (Secretary). Tel: 01425 655235, Email: david.awdford@btopenworld.com
Four Marks Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Four Marks Village Hall, Lymington Bottom, GU34 5AA.
- On: Second Monday of most months at 7.30.
- Activities: Guest speakers, society business, questions/answers on plants, bugs, diseases, etc, raffle, refreshments, Spring Show in April, Summer Show in August, soft fruit show, plant sales and much more.
- Contact: Mr M.J. Scruse, Tel: 01420 561668, Email: lynmikescruse@btinternet.com
Froxfield & Privett Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Privett Village Hall on first Tuesday in October, December and February and Froxfield Village Hall on first Wednesday in November, January and March at 8.00.
- Activities: Six evening lectures, Spring and Autumn Shows, two plant sales, open garden event.
- Contact: Secretary - M J Rothery, Quinhay Farmhouse, Alton Rd, Froxfield, GU32 1BZ. Tel: 01730 827183. Email: janerothery@hotmail.com
- Meets At: Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Rd, Grayshott, GU26
- On: Wednesday evenings.
- Activities: Garden visits, speakers, workshops, plant sale, Spring and Summer Shows.
- Contact: Mrs Karen Flood, Tel: 01428 605032 or Email: karen_flood@msn.com
- Meets At: Greatham Village Hall, Greatham, Liss.
- On: First Thursday of October, November, February, March, April and July.
- Activities: Flower and Produce Show, Spring Flower Show, plant sale, Christmas Dinner, organised trips.
- Contact: Tel: 01420 538702.
Havant & District Horticultural Society
- Meets At: United Reformed Church Hall, Elm Lane, Havant, PO9 2UQ.
- On: Last Wednesday of months September to May (except December) at 7.30.
- Activities: Six talks per annum, AGM in November, May Supper, Newsletters, Summer Show, Distribution Hut open from 2.00 to 4.00 on Saturdays from end of February to end of October.
- Contacts: Biddy Wylie (Membership Secretary) Tel: 023 9247 5226 or
- Liam Hutchings (Chairman) Email: liam.hutchings@hotmail.co.uk
- Website: www.havanthorticulturalsociety.hampshire.org.uk
Hayling Island Horticultural Society
- Meets At: The URC Hall, Hollow Lane, Hayling Island, PO11
- On: Fourth Wednesday of September to April (except December) at 2.30. AGM fourth Wednesday of November at 7.30.
- Activities: Talks at above meetings, trading centre, early and main Summer shows, day trips/outings, holiday, social events, 100+ club.
- Contact: Jan Mitchell (Publicity Officer) Tel: 023 9246 5147
- Meets At: Heath End Village Hall, Baughurst, Tadley.
- On: First Tuesday of every month.
- Activities: Speakers every month, three coach trips to gardens a year, show at AGM in June, Christmas party.
- Contact: Mrs P.E. Lewis. Tel: 01189 814759.
Highcliffe Horticultural Society
- Meets At: St Mark''s Church Hall, Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23.
- On: First Monday of each month at 7.30.
- Activities: Horticultural lectures and various other topics.
- Contact: Mr Peter Smith, Tel: 01425 272962.
- Meets At: W.I. Hall, Hordle.
- On: Fourth Friday of each month.
- Activities: Speakers (7 per year), visits to gardens or places of interest (3 per year), plant sales and closed show, country walks (3 per year).
- Contact: Mr K.J. Aitken, The Anchorage, Kings Farm Lane, Hordle, Hants. Tel: 01425 622375, Email: kenhordle@livemail.co.uk
- Meets At: Lovedean Village Hall, 160 Lovedean Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 9SF.
- On: Second Tuesday of every month except January, starting at 7.30.
- Activities: Speakers, slide shows, practical evenings, social evenings, outings to gardens, Spring and Late Summer show.
- Contact: Mrs Joan Munns Tel: 023 9264 8671.
Ibsley & District Hortultural Society
- Meets At: Ibsley Village Hall, Ibsley, Hants.
- On: Last Thursday of each month except August at 7.30.
- Activities: Monthly meetings as above, plant sale in May, annual show in September.
- Contact: Forest House, Ringwood Rd, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AG. Tel: 01202 826080.
Kingsclere Gardening Association
- Meets At: The Village Club, George St, Kingsclere, RG20 5NH
- On: Second Thursday of October, November, December, February and March. AGM first Thursday in January.
- Activities: Three Shows -Spring second Sunday in April at Village Club; Summer first Saturday in July and Annual in late August at Fieldgate Centre. Plant sale in May. Evening outing in June. Coach outing in September. Social evening in January.
- Contact: Secretary - John Eckton, 12 Pitthall Farm, Ramsdell, Tadley, Hants, RG26 5RJ. Tel: 01256 850017, Email: ecktonjb@tiscali.co.uk
Kings Somborne & District Horticultural Society
- Meets At: King’s Somborne Village Hall, Romsey Rd, King’s Somborne, SO20 6PR.
- On: Thursday in Spring - AGM, Thursday in Autumn.
- Activities: Spring lecture/AGM, Autumn speaker, Summer evening garden visit and barbeque, Annual Flower Show
- Contact: Mrs Pollyann Monk Tel: 01794 388482.
- Meets At: Lavant Memorial, Pook Lane, Lavant, PO18 0AD
- On: Second Wednesday each month at 7.30
- Activities: Varied speakers at monthly meetings, Spring Supper in February, social after AGM in November, garden visit in Summer, Annual Show on first Saturday in August.
- Contact: Membership Secretary. Tel: 01243 783551, Email: peter.doust@rya-online.net
- Meets At: The Triangle Community Centre, Mill Rd, Liss, GU33 7DX.
- On: First Tuesday of October, November, December, February, and March.
- Activities: Speakers in above months, Spring Show first Tuesday of April (evening), Summer Show second Saturday of August, Autumn Show second Tuesday of September (evening), Cheese and Wine Evening second Tuesday in January, two garden outings a year.
- Contact: Mrs Sue Jordan, 9 Middle Meadow, Liss, GU33 7EP. Tel: 01730 893454. Email: sueandmikejordan@tiscali.co.uk
Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club
- Meets At: Little Millenium Memorial Hall, The Hallway, Littleton, S022 6QL.
- On: Third Wednesday in each month at 7.30.
- Activities: Monthly meetings mostly with guest speaker, late Spring and Autumn coach outings to gardens or other places of common interest, visits to members'' gardens, participation in Littleton Show on third Saturday in September.
- Contact: Barbara Elsmore, 7A Bercote Close, Littleton, SO22 6PX. Tel: 01962 883660, Email: d.elsmore@virgin.net
Locks Heath Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Locks Heath Memorial Hall, 122 Locks Heath Park Rd, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6LZ.
- On: Second Wednesday of month (except August and December at 7.30 for 7.45.
- Activities: Each month we are informed and entertained by a speaker, usually with slides. Visitors are welcome. A Spring Show is held in April and a Summer Show in August. Occasional coach trips are organised to interesting gardens.
- Contact: Dr John Burwell, Heathlands, 47 Locks Rd, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6NS. Tel: 01489 573598. Email: johnburwell@dsl.pipex.com
- Meets At: Longstock Village Hall, Nr Stockbridge, SO20.
- On: Second Tuesday of each month from October to March.
- Activities: Meetings as above, garden visits on same days in May, June and July.
- Contact: A. Rogers, 2 Garage Cottages, Longstock Park. Tel: 01264 810794.
- Meets At: Lymington Community Centre, New St, Lymington, SO41 9BQ.
- On: First Thursday of January to May and September to December.
- Activities: Audio/visual talks, plant sale, two day outings and one holiday per year.
- Contact: Val Woolcott, Buckland Stead, Sway Rd, Lymington. Tel: 01590 673465.
- Meets At: Droxford Village Hall or Meonstoke Village Hall.
- On: Approximately once a month.
- Activities: Talks, coach outings/garden visits, bi-annual garden tour holiday (UK), Annual Spring and Summer Shows, plant sales and BBQ.
- Website:www.meon-valley-garden-club.co.uk
Midhurst & District Garden Club
- Meets At: The Grange Centre, Midhurst, GU29 9HD.
- On: Mondays and/or Fridays from September to May.
- Activities: Speakers and outings. ‘Open Gardens’ in June.
- Contact: Mrs Denise Skinner Tel: 01730 814194. Email: askinner3@sky.com
- Meets At: Milford Primary School Hall, Lymington Rd, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF.
- On: Third Wednesday of each month (except August) at 7.00.
- Activities: Talks, outings, holidays, gardening opening, plant fair.
- Contact: Jenny Spenser, Tel: 01590 644489. Email: jspenser@talktalk.net
Milland Valley Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Milland Memorial Hall, Iping Rd, Milland, Liphook.
- On: Third Saturday in March, May, October and November.
- Activities: Annual Flower Show second Saturday in August.
Michelmersh & Timsbury Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Timsbury Jubilee Hall, New Rd, Timsbury, SO51 ONJ.
- On: Usually the second Monday of each month (except August).
- Activities: Speakers, visits and show.
- Contact: Email: kd@michelmershandtimsbury.org
Monk Sherborne & District Horticultural Society
- Activities: Monk Sherborne Show at Queen''s House, Monk Sherborne on 7 August 2010; schedules from the Chairman below. AGM at Monk Sherborne Village Hall in January.
- Contact: Mrs Vivian Roberts (Chairman) Tel: 01256 850118.
- Meets At: Lyndhurst Community Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY.
- On: Last Wednesday of the month (excluding December) at 7.30pm.
- Activities: A varied programme of talks, demonstrations, events, etc. on Fuchsias and all aspects of gardening, with time being set aside each month for discussion of fuchsia topics. Social Events are also an important part of the Society, but the Annual Show is considered to be the ''shop window'' of the Society''s calendar.
- Contact: Email: newforestfuchsias@googlemail.com
- Website: http://www.newforestfuchsiasociety.org.uk
New Milton Horticultural Society
- Meets At: New Milton Community Centre, Osborne Rd, New Milton, BH25 6.
- On: Third Wednesday of each month except August.
- Activities: Meetings as above, Members Spring Show in March and Members Autumn Show in September.
- Meets At: Pamber Heath Memorial Hall, Pamber Heath Rd, Pamber Heath, RG26 3.
- On: Third Tuesday of month except December, June, July and August.
- Activities: Talks and demonstrations by visiting speakers, visits to gardens of interest, Spring and Summer Shows, usually one coach outing per year to a major garden or garden show.
- Contact: Richard Brown, 5 Ilex Close, Pamber Heath, Tadley, RG26 3DW.
Tel: 01189 700100. Email: brown@ilexind.plus.com
- Meets At: Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Petersfield, GU31 4PJ.
- On: Second Thursday of each months at 7.30.
- Activities: Monthly meetings with speaker, annual 3-4 day holiday visiting interesting gardens and properties, 3 day trips each year to gardens further afield, Summer and Christmas parties.
- Contact: Mrs P.A. Ilbert, 2 Summersfield Terrace, Liss, GU33 7LF,
Tel: 01730 895218, Email: ilbert@btinternet.com
Portsmouth Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Scout HQ Hall, The Ridings, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3
- On: Second Wednesday of the month except July and August. 7.00 for 7.30.
- Activities: Talks, demonstrations, slide/digital shows and garden visits.
- Contact: Wendy Favell Tel: 023 9238 5165. Email: wendyfavell@ntlworld.com
Purbrook Horticultural Society
- Meets At: The Deverell Hall, Purbrook, PO7 5JU.
- On: First Thursday each month except January and June.
- Activities: Trading store, monthly meetings, Spring and Summer Shows, quarterly Gazette, floral art (second Thursday in month at Deverell Hall), coach trips in Summer.
- Website: www.purbrookhorticulturalsociety.org.uk
Redlynch Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Redlynch Village Hall, Vicarage Rd, Redlynch, Salisbury, SP5 2PG.
- On: Third Tuesday in months September to April (except December) at 7.30.
- Activities: Talks at the above meetings, a 4.day holiday in June visiting various gardens, a day visit to a garden in July and Annual Show on August Bank Holiday Monday.
- Contact: David Shergold, Newland, Lodge Drove, Woodfalls, Salisbury, SP5 2NH. Tel: 01725 511404.
Ringwood & District Community Association Garden Club
- Meets At: Greyfriars Community Centre, Christchurch Rd, Ringwood, BH24 1DW.
- On: First and third Thursday of month from September to April.
- Activities: A wide range of talks from guest speakers which include: creating gardens, specialist plant persons, travellers visiting gardens around the world; spring and autumn plant auctions and two Summer coach outing to gardens of interest.
- Contact: Email: ringwoodgc@talktalk.net
- Meets At: The Coffee Rooms, Church St, Ropley SO24 0DS.
- On: Last Monday of the month.
- Activities: Meetings with guest speakers, Spring and Summer Shows, garden visits, annual plant sale, social events to raise funds faor chosen charities.
- Contact: Jenny Taylor, Brambles, Swelling Hill, Ropley SO24 0DA. Tel: 01962 773215. Email: jennifer174taylor@btinternet.com
Rustington Horticultural Association
- Meets At: Coffee Lounge, Methodist Church, Claigmar Rd, Rustington, BN16 2NL.
- On: Second Thursday of months February to April and September to November at 7.30.
- Activities: Six meetings with visiting speakers, shows in March, June and August and visits to places of interest during the Summer months.
- Contact: Mrs B.E. Stubbings Tel: 01903 771996. Email: bestubbings@googlemail.com
- Meets At: St Peter’s Hall, Selsey.
- On: Second Friday of month except January, August and December.
- Activities: Talks, social and two shows a year.
- Contact: Tel: 01243 604634. Email: sealpoint@talktalk.net
Sherfield & District Gardening Club
- Meets At: Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall.
- On: Third Monday of the month throughout the year.
- Activities: Gardening related talks and slide shows and garden visits in the Summer.
- Contact: Mrs Linda Syckelmoore. Tel: 01256 882341
- Meets At: United Reformed Church Hall, Lower Osborne Rd, Fareham, PO16.
- On: First Tuesday in month (except August), 7pm for 7.30 start.
- Activities: Talks on fuchsia growing and other gardening topics, annual show, coach trips.
- Contact: Mrs M Knight, Chaquita, Biddenfield Lane, Wickham. Tel: 01329 832323.
Southampton Allotments & Gardens Association
- Meets At: No regular meetings.
- Activities: Annual Show in August, plant sale in May, pumpkin competition in October, occasional talks and coach trips.
- Contact: Sonia Blandford. Tel: 023 8032 8751. Email: sagasoton@yahoo.co.uk
Southwater Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9BT.
- On: Third Wednesday in month (except August, November and December) at 7.30.
- Activities: Spring Show (Easter), Rose & Sweet Pea Show (July), Late Summer Show (September), talks at monthly meetings, Inter-Society quizzes.
- Contact: Ms Nancy Brock. Tel: 01403 730449. Email: Nancy.brock@macdream.net
- Meets At: South Wonston Village Hall, Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, SO21 3EW
- On: Last Thursday of month at 7.45 (not December, July or August).
- Activities: Illustrated talks, outings, plant sale, annual dinner.
- Contact: Mrs Hazel Wright, 26 Goldfinch Way, South Wonston, Winchester, SO21 3SH. Tel: 01962 882031, Email: hazelwright@btinternet.com
- Meets At: St Faith’s Parish Hall, Back St, St Cross, SO23 9XB
- On: Irregular.
- Contact: John Pringle. Email: pramjungle@hotmail.com
- Is held at: Bedales, Steep, GU32 2DG.
- On: The Saturday of August Bank Holiday weekend.
- Activities: Traditional village flower show held in a marquee in beautiful surroundings. Over 100 classes including classes for children. Teas, games and other activities.
- Contact: Kate Ford, Tel: 01730 262890, Email: beechfold@hotmail.com
- Meets At: Sway Village Hall, Middle Rd, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6DQ.
- On: Third Thursday of each month except March, August and December, starting at 7.30.
- Activities: A programme of talks, demonstrations and special events, minibus outing, flower shows held in March and August and every biennial we hold Sway Open Gardens in June.
- Contact: Colin Denman Tel: 01590 681440. Email: jandcdenman@aol.com
- Meets At: Tangmere Village Centre, Malcolm Rd, Tangmere, Chichester, PO20 2HS.
- On: Fourth Tuesday of each month.
- Activities: Garden-related talks and demonstrations, outings, Summer Show.
- Meets At: The Fairground Hall, Weyhill, Andover, SP11 0QN
- On: Second Monday of each month from September to May at 7.30.
- Activities: Monthly meetings with speakers from September to May, Christmas party December, AGM September, monthly competitions, coach trips and garden visits from June to August.
- Contact: Cliffor Appleby, Pyle Cottage, Weyhill, Andover. Tel: 01264 772933.
The Royal Southampton Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Wesley Centre, Whites Rd, Bitterne, Southampton.
- On: Last Friday of each month except December when it is the Second Friday.
- Activities: Lectures, slide shows, raffles, plant sales.
- Contact: Sylvia Marshall. Tel: 01489 782952. Email: dragonfire11@talktalk.net
- Meets At: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill St, Titchfield, PO14 4AB.
- On: First Wednesday of the month (excluding August).
- Activities: Eight speakers per year, one social evening (Christmas), one quiz night, group outing in August and group outing to RHS Wisley. Autumn and Spring shows.
- Contact: Email: titchfieldgardenersclub@talktalk.net
Totton & District Gardeners’ Society
- Meets At: Totton Three Score Club Hall, Library Rd, Totton, SO40 3RS.
- On: Second Wednesday in the month (except December), starting at 7.30.
- Activities: Speakers at monthly meetings, 3 shows a year - Spring, Summer and Autumn, outings plus weekend break visiting gardens.
- Contact: Mrs Mary Bryant Tel: 023 8029 2761
Verwood & District Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Memorial Hall, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AA.
- On: Usually first Thursday of each month.
- Activities: Talks ranging from horticultural subjects to related items such as journeys to foreign places in search of plants, etc. Speakers are from Hampshire and Dorset Federations lists usually.
- Contact: R. Johnstone, 46 Keswick Way, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6HP. Tel: 01202 814376. Email: ronald.johnstone@btinternet.com
Walberton Horticultural Society
- Meets At: Walberton Village Hall, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0P
- On: Dates vary.
- Activities: Shows (4 per year), evening meetings (4 per year), plant sale.
- Meets At: Bartholomew Room, The Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Rd, Warsash, SO31 9HW.
- On: Last Wednesday of the month except June at 7.30.
- Activities: Speakers on various themes, Cheese and Wine evening in June in member’s garden, outings to gardens, flower of the month competition, May plant sale, annual dinner.
Waterlooville & Cowplain Allotments and Gardeners Association
- Trading Shop at: Forest End Garage Site, Forest End, Waterlooville, PO7 7AD
- Open: 10.00 to 11.30 Saturdays and Sundays except during December.
- Activities: Sales of composts, growbags, fertilisers and lawn care products, canes, garden membrane, fleece and netting, small pots, seed trays, common garden requisites and a small range of seeds (at discount prices). Carry to car service.
- Contact: Tel: 023 9259 6361.
Waterlooville & District Garden Club
- Meets At: Age Concern Hall, Padnell Rd, Cowplain, PO8 8DZ.
- On: First and third Monday of every month except bank holidays. Open 7.30 for 8.00 start.
- Activities: Talks on gardening and other related topics, three mini-shows and Annual Summer Show (closed) each year, social events and trips
- Contact: Mr D. Pearce. Tel: 023 9257 0029. Email: pearedan@ntlworld.com
Westbourne & District Allotment & Gardeners Association
- Meets At: Committee Meetings and AGM only at Westbourne Social Club.
- On: Various dates during year.
- Activities: Annual Horticultural Show (Sunday 8th August 2010), Affiliated to RHS, issues members newsletters, manages Allotment Site in Westbourne.
- Contact: Jo Tattersall - Secretary. Tel: 01243 377677.
West End Garden & Allotment Association
- Activities: Summer Show first Sunday in August, Harvest Supper first Saturday in October. Trading Hut at Moorgreen Rd, West End, SO30 open Saturday and Sunday mornings. Social events include quiz, skittles and coach outing.
- Contact: John Clements, Secretary Email: jayceeguard2000-wegaa@yahoo.co.uk
West Moors Horticultural Society
- Meets At: The Memorial Hall, Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0HZ.
- On: First or second Monday of the month except May, June, July and August at 2.30.
- Activities: 8 speakers a year. Spring Show in March and Summer Show late August. 3 coffee mornings and 4 outings.
- Contact: Mrs Susan Hamlett, 20 Glenwood Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0EP. Email: wmhortsoc@yahoo.co.uk
West Wittering Horticultural Society
- Meets At: West Wittering Memorial Hall.
- On: Third Tuesday of each month from September to April, 7.30 pm.
- Activities: Monthly talks September to April, two shows a year, three coach outings to well known gardens in the Summer.
- Contact: The Hon. Secretary Tel: 01243 513483
Whitehill & Bordon Gardening Club
- Meets At: The Forest Community Centre, Pinehill Rd, Bordon, GU35 0BS.
- On: Third Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm.
- Activities: Regular meetings, lectures, garden visits, shows or other means, the cultivation of vegetables, fruit and flowers and generally to promote the interest of members in all aspects of gardening.
- Contact: Ms Sara E. Hunt, 42 Aldersey Fields, Alton, GU34 2QB. Tel: 01420 88189.
Email: nipperhunt@yahoo.co.uk
Winchester Horticultural Society
- Meets At: The Winchester Club, Worthy Lane Winchester.
- On: Second Wednesday of each month.
- Activities: Monthly meetings with guest speakers, 3/4 garden visits each year, Annual Show in August. Affiliated to RHS and Winchester Allotment Society for discounted seeds/fertilisers/sundries.
Winterslow & District Horticultural Society
- Activities: Spring and Summer Shows, two major fund-raising events, harvest supper, 2/3 visits to gardens or events per annum, talk/lecture by qualified horticulturalist.
- Contact: Email: webmaster@winterslow.org.uk Website: http:sites.google.com/site/wdhortsoc/
- Meets At: Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Rd, Woodlands, SO40.
- On: Second Tuesday of each month at 7.30.
- Activities: Visiting speakers, annual plant sale, annual garden visit in lieu of meeting, several visits to gardens/nurseries/houses and social activities eg BarBQ, skittles.
- Contact: Rosalind Stollery Tel: 023 8029 2637, Email: grant@lodge13.orangehome.co.uk
Woodford Valley Gardening Club
- Meets At: Middle Woodford Village Hall, SP4 6NR.
- On: First Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm.
- Activities: Garden visits, regular lectures, quizzes on gardening themes, links with local gardening clubs for coach visits to other counties, interesting country houses, gardens, etc.
- Contact: Mr & Mrs T.J. Shepherd, Avon Cottage, Lower Woodford, Salisbury, SP4 6NQ. Tel: 01722 782295, Email: sheila.shepherd@virgin.net
Woolston & District Allotment Association Ltd
- Activities: Trading shop for horticultural items, seeds, compost, fertilisers, etc, Annual Show (Open)in August.
- Contact: Roger Sims. Tel: 023 8044 9256. Email: rogersims@waitrose.com