Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society
Inspiring gardeners across Norfolk since 1829
Our events are open to our members and their guests, unless otherwise stated.
Talk on Costa Rica by Pat Alker. International traveller Pat comes along to show us the range of flora and fauna in Costa Rica, including Jaguars, Monkeys and Birds, and of course all the Orchids that grow there. Visitors £2 with refreshments and raffle.
Not so much as a talk, but a bit of banter looking at things (gardening objects possible) from the past in a new way. We will look at and handle recovered objects to discuss. If you have dug an item of interest or can’t identify it bring it along.
At our March meeting well known speaker Dr Ian Bedford, formerly of the John Innes Institute, will explain the concepts of Companion Planting and whether we can expect to see results when it’s used. Besides using plants to help other plants, many plants are also reported to have properties that can either attract or repel […]
Shipdham Garden Club & Horticultural Society look forward to welcoming very popular local flower arranger and Dereham Flower Club member Jacquie Aldous to their April 2025 meeting for something a bit different to our usual speakers on gardening related subjects. The theme will be “Things of Spring” and the arrangements will be raffled at the […]
38 classes of flowers, vegetables, flower arranging, cookery and photography. Trophy Presentation at 3.45pm Light refreshments available Plant and Produce stall All Welcome FREE ENTRY
On Wednesday evening, 9th April (7:30 pm) we are very pleased to welcome Simon White from Peter Beales Roses, Attleborough, to speak about “Highlights of Chelsea and Hampton Court Shows”. The company has very successfully competed at these important events, and Simon will discuss and illustrate their award-winning entries. All very welcome to the talk […]
Our first show of 2025 will include displays of Daffodils, Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Vegetables and Flower Arranging. There are separate classes for affiliated societies and juniors. Plant sales from Perfect Plantings Secondhand gardening books for sale. Advice & information. All welcome, free admission.
Our next meeting of our Affiliated Societies will take place on the morning of our Spring Show in the Jerningham Room on the first floor of the Costessey Centre. Representatives from all affiliated societies are welcome to attend, and if you are thinking about joining us then you are welcome too! We will share information […]
Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society look forward to welcoming Gwenda Kyd, scientist and complementary medicine practitioner, to The Costessey Centre for a talk titled “Twelve Tremendous Trees”. Gwenda says “More than any other plants, trees are intricately linked to us. Our use of trees spans every aspect of our lives, from providing interest to the […]
Sarah Hammond is a sustainable artisan florist and flower farmer in North Norfolk growing fabulous flowers in her walled cutting garden and amazing peonies on her farm in North Walsham. Sarah’s family have been growing a range of peonies, with other flowers, on their family farm for the last 50 years. Sarah also teaches sustainable flower growing […]
