Affiliated with the Royal Horticultural Society, National Dahlia Society and National Vegetable Society.
Address: Thurston Trading Store, Old Stoke Road Allotments, Old Stoke Road Aylesbury. HP21 8DF
Opening Hours: Sunday 09:00-12:00 Thursdays (April & May only) 18:30-20:00
President: Mr. K. Keasley | Chairman: Mr. K. Lee | Treasurer: Mrs H Murray

AGS latest news


16/01/25 - Potato orders ready for collection

For those that placed potato orders they are now ready for collection this Sunday 19th Jan (9am-12pm).
Big thanks to all the volunteers that bagged them all up !

 
16/01/25 - Spring planting Onions & Shallots now in store

Shallots, Red and white onions sets (spring planting) are ready to buy in store


08/01/25 - Reminder AGS AGM on Sat 18th January 2025

The Aylesbury Gardening Society AGM will be held on Saturday 18th January, 7pm at the cout Headquarters, Oakfield Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1LL

Followed by a quiz and raffle, any donations for the raffle gratefully accepted


08/01/25 - DT. Brown Seed orders ready for collection

All seed orders are now ready for you to collect in store. We are open every Sunday 9am-12pm.

 
08/01/25 - Reminder: 2025 AGS Annual Membership renewal due
AGS Annual Membership is now due for renewal from the 1st January 2025, membership can be renewed as usual in the store during Sunday opening hours. Unfortunately, due to the rising running costs of the store we have, under great consideration, we taken the decision to increase the membership fee to £4.00. The store continues to provide a good range of products, value for money and expert advice, the AGS thank you for your continued support. 

22/11/24 - Winter Onions still available in store
  • Autumn Champion (white) @ £1.40 per 200 grams (approx 48 onions)
  • Red Winter (red) @ 70p per 200 grams (approx 44 onions)

22/11/24 - Garlic now in store
  • Elephant - 3 cloves @£3.50
  • Mersley Wight - 2 bulbs @ £5.20
  • Provence Wight - 2 bulbs @ £5.20

AGS Annual Show - Sept 2025 

The AGS annual show is open to all, whether you are a member or not. The show program and schedule will be announced next year. To read more about our annual show and to see this years winners visit our show page.

 

AGS Volunteers

The Thurston Store is looking for volunteers, if you are interested in helping at the store speak to one of our chatty members !

AGS events 

Updated Events section, find talks, events and trips organised by AGS, our affiliates and other associations and societies

Membership 

The Aylesbury Garden Society is open for new members, you do not need to have an Allotment to become a member of the Society, anyone with an interest in gardening is eligible to join.

To join the Society you just go our Trading Store on Old Stoke Road allotments on any trading Sunday between 09:00 and 12:00. You will be asked to fill in a simple contact sheet and will be give  a Membership card. The annual subscription fee for both Members (Those resident in HP19, 20 & 21) and Associate members is £4.00 renewable annually (January). New holders of  Allotments run by AVTC get the first year free. The membership period is from January to January.
As of September 2023 the Committee has decided that members may use a photograph of their membership card on their mobile phone as proof of membership when buying goods at the trading store.

Allotments

Please note that the society neither allocates nor runs Allotments any queries or applications regarding Allotments should be addressed directly to Aylesbury Town Council. Currently the ATC Allotment waiting list is closed for new requests.

Society News

RHS Discount Card 

The Society now has an RHS Discount Card. This Card entitles the bearer to a 50% discount for 2 adults on entry to the RHS gardens at Bridgewater, Harlow Carr, Hyde Hall, Rosemoor & Wisley.

The Card is Solely for use by Aylesbury Gardening Society Members.  Any member may borrow the card for a period of 7 days.  If a member wishes to borrow the card for a longer period they may request an extension from the Officer in charge at the Trading Store on the day of borrowing.

The card will only be signed out once the member shows his membership card, has paid a £5 deposit (refundable on return) and has completed the contact sheet at the Trading Store. The card will not be loaned unless the sheet is completed. The card will be available for loan at the Trading Store on Sundays between the Hours of 09:00 & 12:00. Initially the card will only be issued to individual member once per calendar month.

AGS Committee Vacancies

The Society Committee positions are open to all members. If you are interested and would like to find out more please ask at the Trading Store on Sunday mornings or use the contact button at the bottom of this page to send us an email.

Members Contact Details

If you would like to be contacted (on an infrequent basis) could you please provide us with your membership number and email address the next time you visit the Trading store or use the contact button at the bottom of this page to send us an email.

Contacting the AGS Society 

Please use this Contact form for any queries regarding the Garden Society. This can be used for any queries including membership, activities, stock etc. The Society unfortunately cannot be contacted by telephone at present.

NB: When using using the Contact Us form please ensure you enter the correct contact details.

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