Barham & District Horticultural Society

Welcome to the Barham & District
Horticultural Society

The Barham & District Horticultural Society 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. So whether you like to just relax and admire the efforts of others, or you like the challenge of trying to grow, bake or arrange superb produce for showing, there is something for everyone. Find out more about us »

If you are not already a member why not consider joining us? If you are new to the area it is a good way to meet people with a like minded interest. Perhaps you have just moved house and are looking for inspiration for your new garden, just want to modify an existing one or simply chat over gardening problems!

(Affiliated to the RHS since 1948) Thinking of becoming a member? »

Next Event: '2026 Autumn Show'

'2026 Autumn Show'
The 2026 Autumn Show takes place on Saturday 12th September 2.00pm at Barham Village Hall.
Directions, rules, details and entry form are available in the links below.

Autumn Show Entry form

2026 Autumn show rules and classes.

2026 Autumn show class 60 recipe

Directions to Barham Village Hall »

July 2026 News

BDHS July News
Just as this Magazine is going to print, members will be looking forward to visiting Godington House Gardens where they will be given a guided tour and be able to see the delphinium collection in full bloom.

Read the full News Article »

July 2026 Gardening notes

Gardening notes For July
I hope you and your gardens didn't get too frazzled in the summer so far. It does make you think changing planting schemes might be good idea. I am certainly pleased that many of my pots this year are pelargoniums (geraniums).

Gardening notes continued »