Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society
Inspiring gardeners across Norfolk since 1829
Our events are open to our members and their guests, unless otherwise stated.
Our speaker at the monthly meeting in July is Jim Paine of Walnut Tree Nursery. Jim will give us a presentation on ‘The Secret Life of Plants’ which explores some of the latest and most remarkable discoveries about the inner workings of plants. How do plants tell the time? How and why do plants communicate […]
Our 2025 President’s Evening will be on 31 July 2025 at Beck Hall, Billingford near Dereham. All members and affiliated society representatives and their guests are invited to join us for a social evening and buffet. Sale of tickets has now closed.
All invited to hear Colin Thorburn talk about Orchid Growing on Wednesday evening, 10th September. Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield. Members entry free; guests £2:50 per meeting. Refreshments. Raffle. £1 bring and buy stall. Members’ competition: An orchid in flower.
An opportunity for representatives of our affiliated societies to meet, network and share ideas.
All invited to hear well-known gardener Bob Coutts discuss Practical Jobs for the Autumn on Wednesday evening, 8th October 2025 at The Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield. Members free; guests welcome £2:50 per meeting. Refreshments, raffle and £1 bring and buy table. Members’ competition: A dahlia or chrysanthemum.
All invited to hear beekeeper Lynda Hunt describe the intricacies and benefits of keeping bees. Guests very welcome – £2:50. Members’ competition: “A Christmas meal for the Birds!” There are no club meetings in December, January nor February. The next meeting will be the Club’s AGM – Wednesday evening 11th March 2026.
Graham Watts, of Dale Farm in Dereham grows a wonderful array of Hydrangeas that adorn his self-made beautiful 2-acre garden. Graham, and his partner Sally, have over 130 different species of Hydrangeas. In propagating, growing and caring for hydrangeas over a lifetime of gardening, there is not much Graham does not know about how to […]
All our members and affiliates are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. This will include a review of the year, election of trustees and non-committee posts for the following year and presentation of All Shows awards for 2025. The AGM will start at 11am, with tea & coffee available from 10.30am. The AGM will […]
An illustrated talk by Dr. Ian Bedford.
Laurie Poulson talks about Cacti and Succulents in three gardens within 10 miles. The Exotic Garden of Eze, the Exotic Garden of Monaco and the Hanbury Botanic Gardens of Ventimiglia in Italy. Plus some more gardens with in the area. Laurie will be bringing plants for sale. Visitors £2 which includes refreshments and a raffle […]