The Barham and District Horticultural Society, centered around the village
of Barham in Kent is a friendly, active, local society which promotes and
stimulates interest in all aspects of gardening - from
growing vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees to the quiet enjoyment
of gardens and their wildlife. The Society was founded in 1895 and has over 200 members - from enthusiastic active gardeners to those
with a less active interest in gardens who often just wish to enjoy
participating in the society’s events and activities.
Activities take place throughout the year including group outings
to well known gardens, talks in Kingston or Barham Village Halls, plant
sales and swaps and two annual shows. The Summer Show (July) together with the Autumn Show (September), are the highlights of
the Society’s year giving members and non-members a chance to display
their own grown fruit, vegetables and flowers together with classes for floral art, cookery,
photography and additional classes for young people. Outings are another key feature of the Society’s year – previous years have
included coach trips to the Royal Horticultural Society’s Wisley
garden and to Le Bois de Moutiers in France.
The society also provides members with the opportunity for bulk buying of
heavy items such as gro-bags, compost and other gardening products which are
delivered to your door. We also run an annual discount seed purchasing
programme.
The Horticultural Society is run by a committee appointed by members at an
AGM. If you would like to become a member of would like further information please contact any member of the committee,
or come to a future event and meet us.
Annual membership is £4 for an individual or £6 for a family.
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