Event:  Annual Product Show
Date: Saturday 19h September 2026
Time: 2.30pm (free)
Where: Aylesbury Grammar School.

The 2026 AGS Annual Produce will be held on Saturday 19th September and is open to all, whether you are a member or not, we hope to see you all there!

You can now pick up a program and entry form from the Thurston store, or alternatively download from show page.
To read more about the show and to see last years winners visit our show page.

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Last Updated: 07 July 2026

RHS Garden Flowers Shows

RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show | 5 – 9 Aug
RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival | 21 – 23 Aug
RHS Wisley Flower Show | 1– 6 Sep

The ultimate summer day out, with floral displays, specialist nurseries, inspirational expert talks and the chance to buy from a fantastic choice of exhibitors.

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Gardening jobs to do in July, 

 It's been a hot summer in the UK so far, read the RHS latest advice on watering during heatwaves, drought-resistant gardening and vegetable care to help your plants thrive.

• Deadhead bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials to ensure continuous flowering
• Water tubs and new plants if dry, but be water wise, utilising existing water stores if available
• Pick courgettes before they become marrows and tomatoes as they ripen

  For more recommendations from the RHS on how to keep your garden looking fresh through the summer months, visit their website

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Wild About Gardens: National Moth Week

Did you know there are around 2,500 species of moth in the UK? Just as important to our ecosystem as butterflies, they often go unnoticed as many only fly at night.

This National Moth Week (18-26 July) download the RHS free booklet for plant lists to encourage more moths into your garden and pledge your support, for more information visit www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk/

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New NHS Wellbeing Garden to open at Royal Oldham Hospital

A cherished fountain garden at Royal Oldham Hospital will be transformed into a space that supports NHS staff and patient wellbeing, while also becoming a social hub for the local community. The garden design includes additional trees to create shaded seating areas, wildlife-friendly planting, a new accessible path and a rose arbour. The build is due to start this summer, opening for use later in the year. read more on the RHS website

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/

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Last Updated: 10 July 2026

 

Tuesday 7th July - 6.00 – 7.30 pm
Evening Garden Visit – The Old Rectory, Albury, Thame 
Please see the website for more information. www.kehs.uk

Tuesday 11th August - 6.00 – 7.30 pm
Evening Garden Visit – Member’s Garden Near Terrick 
Please see the website for more information. www.kehs.uk

Tuesday 1st September - 8.00pm
Dahlias 
Carolyn Ormesher of Missenden Seeds is passionate about flowers which are good for cutting and pollinators, including dahlias. She will talk about the history of dahlias, why you should grow them, different types, how to grow and propagate them, dahlia breeding and top tips for beautiful dahlias. 

 

Sunday 6th September - 2.00 – 4.30pm 
AUTUMN SHOW – Stewart Hall 
Come and see some beautiful displays including chrysanthemums, dahlias and vegetables and enjoy delicious home-made cakes.  
More Autumn Show Info 

Tuesday 6th October - 8.00pm
Planting Pots for Winter Interest and Spring Joy 
Harriet Rycroft was the Head Gardener at Whichford Pottery for many years and created some spectacular displays. Her talk starts with slides followed by a practical planting demonstration to discuss the nitty-gritty of creating and maintaining such displays. 

Tuesday 3rd November - 8.00pm
Hellebores
Andrew Mikolajski, writer, speaker and RHS judge calls these the stars of the winter garden with a vast number of beautiful varieties to enjoy. He will discuss their history and origins, which are the best for growing in gardens and why they are still so expensive. 

Tuesday 1st December - 8.00pm
Talk on the Chilterns Wildlife Plus Christmas Social
Jon Mason is a local speaker on natural history and the environment. He will look at the diversity of habitats in the Chilterns, some of the best places to go and discuss his own experiences. Our Christmas social includes festive refreshments, quiz and a raffle.

 

All meetings are held at Stewart Hall, Little Kimble at 8.00 pm every 1st Tuesday of the month (except January and August). Although we pride ourselves on our expert speakers, all talks are very informal and are followed by refreshments and a raffle. Visitors are always welcome - do come and try one of our meetings. If you decide you would like to join please make yourself known to any Committee member or contact Liz O’Donnell, Membership Secretary, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

www.kehs.uk

 

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Preston Bissett Nursery is a large retail garden nurseries and country shop, and beautiful café in the heart of rural Buckinghamshire, they also offer a wide range of events on their website

Website: https://thenurseries.com/

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Last Updated: 10 July 2026

• Tuesday October 13th at 7.30 p.m. - Talk by Chris Spree – Putting your Garden to Bed for Winter
• Tuesday November 10th at 7.30 p.m - Talk by Sandra Hall – Tunnel Growing

There is a bar at the venue, free refreshments will be served during the interval, tea/coffee with biscuits.

Website: https://www.nvsuk.org.uk/

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Upcoming events for 2026 as advertised by the National Vegetable Society:

• 18-21 June - BBC Gardeners World Live
• 8-12 July - RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival
• 14-17 July - The Great Yorkshire Show
• 22-26 July - RHS Flower Show Sandringham
• 28-30 July - NVS Southern Branch Championships - New Forest
• 28-20 - New Forest Show
• 20-23 August - Southport Flower Show
• 23 Aug (TBC) - NVS Irish Branch Championships - Moate
• 5-6 Sept - NVS Scottish Branch Championships - Dunfermline
• 18-20 Sept - NVS Northern Branch Championships - Newby Hall
• 18-20 Sept - Harrogate Autumn Flower Show - Newby Hall
• 25-27 Sept - NVS Midlands Branch Championships - Malvern
• 25-27 Sept - RHS Malvern Autumn Show

Website: https://www.nvsuk.org.uk/

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Last Updated: 10 July 2026