The club’s annual show. Details of how to enter are available in Rhubarb in Merstham Village - ask for the show schedule.

At: The Hub Merstham - Merstham Community Facility Trust

Members elect the commitee for the following year.

Takes place at: Canada Hall.

A talk by Jim Arbury from Wisley about growing fruit in a small garden.

At: Canada Hall

A talk by Mr S. Richard on the famous Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park.

The Isabella Plantation is a 40 acre woodland garden set within a Victorian woodland plantation planted in the 1830’s. First opened to the public in 1953, it is best known for its evergreen azaleas, which line the ponds and streams and are at their peak of flower in late April and early May.

As well as housing the National Collection of Wilson 50 Kurume Azaelas the gardens also contain large collections of Rhododendrons and Camellias, plus many other rare and unusual trees and shrubs which provide interest all year round.

The site is managed very much with nature in mind and the gardens are run on organic principles. Native plants commonly grow alongside exotics throughout the Plantation providing food and shelter for birds, bats and insects.

Come along and find out more! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Eat, drink and be merry while sharing gardening memories of the past year and swapping ideas and plans for the year to come.

The social event takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge lane.

Growing your own vegetables is a deeply satisfying part of gardening.

Geoff Peach is one of MHS’s favourite speakers and he will be talking to us about growing vegetables in the garden.

Come along and find out more! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Mr D Dexter will be talking to us about growing these popular shrubs. Whether grown as stunning specimens or used to liven up a hedge, every garden has a place for a fuchsia!

Come along and find out more! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Mr McDowell will be sharing his knowledge and experience on the best way to grow plants in baskets and hanging baskets.

Come along and find out more! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

It’s time for our Annual Sale of bedding, vegetable and perennial plants grown by our members.

The sale takes place from 10am until 12 noon on Saturday 11th May in a marquee outside Canada Hall. This year, in addition to a wide range of home-grown plants, we’ll have a number of large pots for sale.

Cakes and hot drinks will be available in Canada Hall.

If anyone would like to help out on the day, please contact me, Dave Pilgrim, on info@mersthamhorti.org.uk

Unfortunately the speaker for the event for the 3rd June meeting is unwell and we haven’t been able to schedule a replacement speaker.

Instead we will be holding a quiz and plant sale. It should be an enjoyable evening and an opportunity to pick up some last minute plant bargains.

Plant sale.

At The Comunity Hub, Portland Drive, Merstham

Unfortunately John Negus is not able to give us his talk on colour in the garden on Monday.

However, in his place we are delighted to welcome Paul Patton who will be talking to us about Herbs.

We hope you will be able to join us.

The Autumn Annual Show will be on Saturday 5th September 2020.

Full details will be published nearer the time. In the meantime, the official Schedule from 2019 is below (opens as PDF).

Autumn 2019 show schedule

Our 2025 AGM takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

All members are encouraged to attend. If you’re not yet a member, come along and join on the evening!

Looking forward to seeing you!

Learn more about these creatures who share our gardens, for good or ill!

This evening’s talk will be given by Andrew Halstead who is an author, lecturer and retired Principal Entomologist for the Royal Horticultural Society.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Steve Bradley will be talking about “Winter in the Garden”.

As well as appearing on Dig It on local radio, Steve has appeared on TV (The Garden Doctors), has had several garden books published and helps answers readers’ gardening questions in The Sun newspaper. Come along to hear and meet Steve!

Everybody welcome! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

Mrs Baralett will be sharing ideas and inspiration for festive decorations.

Come along and find out more! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Eat, drink and be merry while sharing gardening memories of the past year and swapping ideas and plans for the year to come.

The social event takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge lane.

Everybody’s welcome!

Free for MHS members - join here - or £3.00 for general public on the night.

Venue: Merstham Community Hib, 2A, Portland Drive Merstham

The meeting will discuss/ demonstrate most useful garden tools, then Fuchsia growing and end with a penale on gardener;s questions.

A talk by Mr G. Pattison.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Cancelled for April 2020 due to the Coronavirus crisis. We hope to rearrange when we’re all a bit more back to normal.

A talk by Mr B. Newman.

Everybody welcome! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Paul Patton

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Please keep checking back, but at the moment it’s looking likely that we’ll have to cancel this event this year.

Plant Sale at The Community Hub, Merstham.

A talk by mr N. Choat

Plant sale.

Please keep checking back but at the moment it’s looking likely that we’ll have to postone this event, due to the Coronavirus situation.

A talk by Mr N. Choat.

Everybody welcome! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Please keep checking back, but at the moment it’s looking likely that we’ll have to cancel this event this year.

A talk by John Negus.

Everybody welcome! Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

On 6th September the Society has its first meeting since March 2020!!

Come along to hear Mr Choat talking about Wild Surrey Landscapes.

Afterwards we will be holding our AGM. The meeting is held at Canada Hall. Merstham 8pm – 10pm.

See you there!

All meetings take place at Canada Hall, Merstham

Katie Pilgrim-Reed is one of he Surrey leads for taking school children to War Graves. She will be presenting a talk on the history of the graves with a particular focus on the plantings.

Canada Hall, Merstham

We will be welcoming the very knowledgeable Barry Newman to talk about growing vegetables.

MHS events are free for members. Visitors are very welcome. To encourage people to attend and to grow their own food Growing Redhill have kindly offered to pay the cost (£3.00) of any visitor who attends – providing they contact us to let us know in advance that they are coming via info@mersthamhorti.org.uk.

Canada Hall, Merstham

Come along for food, drinks and good company!

Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane, Merstham

Our talk is by Geoff Hawkins.

As well as being head gardener for a 30-acre estate, Geoff has appeared on BBC Southern Counties, Delta Fam and LBC’s Weekend Matters along with Matthew Biggs, Christine Walkden, John Allbutt and (old Merstham friend) Jim Butress.

It looks like another enjoyable talk is in store for us!

Entrance is free for members. Visitors welcome at £3 which includes refreshments.

Canada Hall, Merstham

A talk by Everett Leeds

Canada Hall, Merstham

A talk by Pamela Hunt

Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane, Merstham

Merstham Horti is having its annual Plant Sale at Canada Hall.

All the plants are home grown by the members and committee, so pop along for a bargain!

Everyone welcome.

Canada Hall, Merstham

Bring along your spare seedlings and plants and swap them for something different!

Sadly we have had to POSTPONE this event. Look out for details when we rearrange it.

MHS exclusive visit to The Chauffeur’s Flat, Tandridge

Tandridge Lane, Tandridge
RH8 9NJ

Members and their guests will have an exclusive visit to this garden full of magical secrets and beautiful views.

Explore the many surprises of this constantly evolving exuberant escape from reality.

Imaginative use of recycled materials inspire ideas, while wild and specimen plants reveal an ecological haven.

Members free, visitors £3.

RSVP to Gina Hewitt telephone 01737 772201
Email ken_hewitt@btopenworld.com

Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing
Car share if possible

Directions:
2miles east of Godstone . Follow the A25 to the roundabout for Tandridge.

(You go through Godstone village, follow directions to Oxted, keep on the A25, Knights Garden centre on your right, up the hill, at the next roundabout turn right to Tandridge.)

Take the 2nd drive on the left past the church. Follow arrows to the Circular courtyard.
Do not use Jackass lane even if your Sat Nav tells you

The Quality Street Fair is a vintage style fair organised by residents of Quality Street in Merstham. It’s a vintage style fair with lots of traditional stalls, games and entertainment. Money raised goes to local charities.

We will again be running a stall which we hope will help to raise our profile locally.

If you can help on the day, your assistance would be really appreciated! Please call or email us on info@mersthamhorti.org.uk.

Join us for a talk about the restoration of the renowned gardens by Gatton Park Head Gardener, Dan Ryan.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Debbie Fox.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Nigel Choat.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Come and join our evening of festive cheer!

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Roger Beck from the RSPB.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Roger Beck from the RSPB.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Peter Almond.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Pamela Holt.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

The annual sale of plants grown by MHS members.

Everyone welcome!

The sale takes place at The Community Hub, Portland Drive, Merstham.

Monday 6th November 2023, 8pm

A talk by Peter Almond

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Paul Whittle

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Paul Whittle

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Who knows what you’ll find? But it will be great to see you!

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Come along and hear a review of the year, vote in next year’s committee and exchange ideas with fellow members.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane.

Everyone is welcome at our annual Christmas gathering.

This year we’ll be having a quiz and a Christmas buffet.

Monday 4th December 2023, 8pm

The event takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

Monday 5th February 2024, 8pm

The full title of this talk is: The Modern Kitchen & Container Growing.

Come along and hear Mark Dobell’s talk which takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

Monday 7th March 2024, 8pm

Join us for Glenda Law’s talk about the wonderful Swiss Alps.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Monday 8th April 2024, 8pm

We’re joining up with the Merstham Women’s Group to welcome garden historian Cherrill Sands from the Guildford Institute.

Join us at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

Our annual plant sale is not to be missed!

We’ll have a great selection of plants grown locally by our members, so pop along and grab yourself a bargain!

Canada Hall, Battlebridge Lane, Merstham

This is an invitation only event

We are very proud that the Merstham Horticultural Society is celebrating its 120 years anniversary. Over the past 120 years we’ve been bringing together the gardeners of Merstham, old and new, to share our knowledge and enjoyment of horticulture.

To celebrate this special anniversary we are delighted to welcome Jean Griffin, Radio Surrey and Susy Radio gardening expert, as our guest speaker.

The event will take place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Free for MHS members only.

1st July 2024

Join us on this visit to the beautiful historic parkland designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, with Edwardian gardens.

Find out more about Gatton Park at gattonpark.co.uk

Full details nearer the time, or email info@mersthamhorti.org.uk

MHS Annual Plant Sale

Come to the annual MHS Annual Plant Sale and get your Bedding Plants, Vegetables and Perennials.

Plant Swap and social evening with fellow gardeners and garden-lovers.

Bring along plant(s) to swap and make a donation for any plants that are available.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Join us for an evening of festive fun and good cheer.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Join us for a talk by Denis Moore, and a chance to meet up with other local gardeners.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Join us for an evening with Belinda Allen – all about Herbs.

Plants will be on sale.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Join us for a talk by garden historian Cherrill Sand.

Arts and Crafts gardens were places to be enjoyed and explored, being both beautiful and practical. Profuse romantic planting was combined with yew hedges and topiary, providing a sensuous, nostalgic style which contrasted with the reality of increasing urban development.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

There is documentary evidence that the Society was founded in 1904 although there are references that suggest it may have come together, perhaps less formally, in 1900. We’re hoping that members will share their own memories of their involvement with both the MHS and with Merstham through the years.

Come along and find out more, and enjoy an evening with fellow local gardeners.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Meet friends old and new, and maybe find a new plant too!

Join us for an informal social evening and an opportunity to swap plants with fellow local gardeners.

Everyone welcome!

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Houseplants allow everyone to enjoy gardening all year round. Learn more at this talk by Sarah Foss.

Sarah has studied and worked in horticulture for 20 years, obtaining her RHS Master of Horticulture degree in 2022 when she also won the prestigious Chittenden Award. She works for the environmental charity EcoLocal, is a sessional tutor for Imperial College London, South Thames College and Sutton Parks Department, and is a Senior Examiner for the RHS.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

As our climate changes we need to adapt how we plant and care for our gardens.

Find out more at this talk by the Nutfield Garden Society.

Plus – learn about rain gardens that collect and filter runoff from hard surfaces to provide plant and wildlife-friendly spaces.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Come and join our evening of festive cheer!

Everyone welcome!

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

A talk by Sarah Fosson

A talk by Sarah Foss MHort (RHS).

Sarah has studied and worked in horticulture for 20 years, obtaining her RHS Master of Horticulture degree in 2022 when she also won the prestigious Chittenden Award. She works for the environmental charity EcoLocal, is a sessional tutor for Imperial College London, South Thames College and Sutton Parks Department, and is a Senior Examiner for the RHS.

Everyone welcome!

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Learn more about the gardener’s best friend, the earthworm, at this talk by Chris Stewart.

Free for MHS members (join here) or £3.00 for general public on the night.

The talk takes place at Canada Hall Battlebridge Lane.

Join fellow gardeners on a visit to a garden.

More details nearer the time.

A summer social for members and friends.

More details nearer the time.

Making the most of summer.

More details nearer the time.