News

Hope you saw the CGS Snowdrop Group on Gardeners World Live on Friday March 8th

This year the Snowdrop Group went to Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire for their annual outing. There they were filmed by the GWL team and they will appear on the programme on Friday 8th March.

Fri 22nd Feb 2013, 13:03

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Insurance change

We have changed our insurance policy to the one arranged through the RHS Affiliated Societies scheme. Please check and note the new arrangements when arranging events. Details are on the insurance page of the website.

Sun 5th May 2013, 20:46

KB Talks

Five groups submitted requests for help towards getting a really good speaker at a meeting in 2014. These were Shropshire, Lancashire & NorthWest, Yorkshire, Norfolk and Dorset. All will be given £500 from CGS funds.

Sat 20th Apr 2013, 20:42

KB Bursary

Our first bursary has been awarded to Kirsty Dougall. Along with a RHS Coke Trust bursary, it will enable Kirsty to complete a 9 month placement in the gardens of the National Trust's Knighthayes Court.

Fri 5th Apr 2013, 12:45

NEW GROUP

Calling all Sussex members - A new group is being set up in Sussex, and the first meeting will take place on Saturday June 22nd at 2pm, venue to be announced. Please get in touch with Jane Rimmington on 07846 491079 or email her to make plans

Mon 25th Mar 2013, 22:18

NEWS

Hope you saw the CGS Snowdrop Group on Gardeners World Live on Friday March 8th

Fri 22nd Feb 2013, 13:03

Renewals

Anybody having problems renewing online, please notify me (chair@thecgs.org.uk) or else just rejoin and tell our administrator (in the comments box) that you are renewing.

Sat 24th Nov 2012, 10:54

CGS in Print

The September RHS affiliated societies magazine has an article about the CGS on p15. In addition, Cheshire Life has an article on Clive Lane and his garden. Go to their websites and find them or read "Read more" below and find them through our website.

Thu 30th Aug 2012, 15:26

Updates

PLEASE NOTE - there is a printing error on the new membership cards. They show membership ceasing on 27/6/2013. This is not the case, the end date is, as ever, 30/09/2013

Fri 1st Jun 2012, 21:44

Silver-Gilt Medal at Malvern

Many congratulation to designer Rebecca Lloyd and her helpers for the silver gilt awarded by the RHS to her display for CGS at the Malvern Spring Show. Thanks to Rob Baston for all his organisation too.

Mon 14th May 2012, 13:12

Local Events

CGS North Wales group will be at Denbigh's ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR on May 12th; CGS Wirral group is having a PLANT SALE in Burton on May 19th.

Fri 4th May 2012, 09:34

Cottage Garden Blog

The Enduring Gardener website has an interesting blog about cottage gardening. Read it on their website or click the link on the read more page

Mon 23rd Apr 2012, 13:23

Congratulations and Commiserations

Those groups applying to have a KB lecturer in 2013 have now been picked. All were put in a hat and then selected by Irene Skeys of the Worcs group at the last Executive Committee meeting. Congratulations to:

Fri 9th Mar 2012, 15:13

Dina Penrose

Sadly, in this our 30th Anniversary year, we have to report the passing of our Vice-President, Dina Penrose. She has been a stalwart of The Cottage Garden Society from its very beginnings and a committee member for 25 years.

Mon 27th Feb 2012, 20:00

Gardeners' Question Time

The North Wales CGS branch was thrilled to host Gardeners' Question Time in Denbigh Town Hall on January 30th 2012 - it was fun. The programme will be aired on Feb 10th.

Fri 30th Dec 2011, 11:31

WANTED - organisers for the Snowdrop Group

Marion and Gill are stepping down from running the Snowdrop Group. PLEASE HELP - succesors are needed. If nobody takes over, the group will fold. Succesors now found.

Thu 3rd Nov 2011, 16:41

Gold at Southport Flower Show

For the second year running, the Lancashire and NW regional group were awarded a gold medal for their display at Southport. Well done all.

Thu 25th Aug 2011, 17:19

Silver Gilt Medal at Tatton

We were, once again, awarded a silver gilt at Tatton. Many congratulations to all concerned.

Thu 21st Jul 2011, 09:48

Gardens Wanted

As part of the celebrations for our 30th anniversary next year, we are hoping to have an exhibition, or event, at the Museum of Garden History in London and we need YOUR help.

Tue 5th Jul 2011, 17:54

Bronze medal at Gardeners World Live

Many thanks and well done to all involved, especially to Sue Clarke and her husband Dave, but also many others. Photos on the Events page.

Thu 16th Jun 2011, 18:55

Silver Gilt at Malvern Show

Well done and many thanks to all involved -photos now available on the Events page.

Thu 12th May 2011, 20:20

Wirral Group Plant Sale

This will be held on Saturday 21st May at Gladstone Hall, Burton CH64 5TH from 10am - 1pm. ALL WELCOME

Tue 10th May 2011, 22:40

Login details for existing members of the Cottage Garden Society

Each member of The Cottage Garden Society who has not joined online can log into our website, by using a special, one time only username and password created for you.

Mon 22nd Nov 2010, 14:16

Seed list

Good news, the seed list will be with you at the same time as the December magazine.

Thu 4th Nov 2010, 17:40