National Events

The Society will be at several shows this year. Why not pay us a visit? This is a great opportunity to find out more about cottage gardening, talk to some members, see some of our publications, and join right away!

UK membership costs just £12 or £15 for two people at the same address.Those joining at the shows do not need to renew their subscription until October of the following year.

Shows in 2012

Members of the Executive Committee and others will be arranging stands at Builth Wells, Malvern, Gardeners World Live and Tatton in 2012.

Malvern Spring Gardening Show

10th to 13th May 2012, Malvern Hills, Worcs

Smallholder and Garden Festival, Builth Wells
19th - 20th May 2012

BBC Gardeners' World Live

13th to 17th June 2012, NEC Birmingham

RHS Garden Show Tatton Park

18th to 22nd July 2012, Tatton Park, Cheshire

Other Events in 2012

Barnsdale Opening for RHS Garden Week

The Rutland group promoted THE CGS at our president's garden on April 21st. The RHS requested that Barnsdale hosts an event in support of their National Gardening Week

London Exhibition

On Saturday May 5th 2012 from 10 am - 4pm, The CGS exhibited photographs of members' gardens at The Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace, London. Click here for more information.

AGM 2012

In 2012, our AGM will be at Sedgebrook Hall, Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire on Sunday June 24th. Our speakers will be Helen Yemm and Stephen Crisp. Coton Manor Garden will be visited in the afternoon, it will be open especially for CGS members on that day.

National Plant Sale 2012

The National Plant Sale will, once again, be organised for us by Shelia Over of the Nottingham group. It will take place on Sunday 15th July 2012 at Felley Priory, Underwood, Notts.

Show Displays by Regional Groups

The North East group will have a display at Gateshead Show on 28th-29th July 2012

RHS Affiliated Societies Day

The CGS will be at Wisley and Harlow Carr on this day - Friday October 5th 2012