The Hampstead Garden Suburb Horticultural Society exists to 'encourage the enjoyment of gardening in the cultivation of flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables, flower-arrangements and culinary skills, by way of exhibitions, lectures [and] discussions...' There are also outings, quizzes and a 'Gardening Buddy Scheme'. The Society was founded by Dame Henrietta Barnett and early residents in 1909 and is therefore celebrating its centenary this year with an enhanced programme of events catering for all levels of gardening interest and horticultural expertise. Members of other Horticultural Societies, new members and visitors are always welcome to join the Society's outings or take part in its events. The Society holds three shows a year, and in 2009 will also hold a Centenary Festival of Roses in July and create a new flowerbed in Hampstead Garden Suburb for the community to enjoy.

The Hendon Horticultural Society & Gardening Club is a friendly local group, holding monthly meetings on second Wednesdays, (except Jul/Aug). They meet at Christ Church Hall, 7pm, corner of Brent Street/Heriot Road, Hendon NW4, with a full progamme of speakers and events. (Programme on request) New members & visitors welcome.

At present they stage an Annual Flower Show in July, one or two coach outings per year and a Christmas Lunch in December.

As an affiliated society they recently took part in the RHS Launch event for their "Dig Together Day" in St. James's Park.

Hendon Horticultural Society was formed in 1902 from the "All Souls Allottees Society" whose members were allotment holders in Brampton Grove NW4. The centenary was celebrated in 2002 with a tree planting by the Mayor in Hendon Park.

Contacts for Membership & general info. Telephone 020 8203 4648 or 020 8202 7380 Mobile 07762 331327