Welcome to the website of the Hardy Plant Society, Southern Counties Group, one of the local groups of the national Hardy Plant Society.  We welcome new members of all ages and gardening experience, from beginners to experts: all you need is to love plants and gardens.  Our particular interest is hardy herbaceous perennials, though our talks cover many aspects of plants and gardens. 

The main feature of our meetings during the winter months is a talk by a well-known or local expert.  Come along as a visitor and you’ll be made very welcome: if you love plants as much as we do, we’re sure you’ll want to join the Group.

During the summer months our members enjoy a programme of garden visits.  Find out more on the About Us page.

  www.facebook.com/southerncountiesHPS 

Old Barn Hall in Bookham where we meet

Dates for till summer 2025, updated committee details and AGM minutes

We have updated the Members' programme and public programme with details of our programme from now till April 2025 and our 2025 3 day coach trip. The updated Committee listing is now available in our Members Only section as are the AGM minutes.  On the Newsletter page you will find the October 2024 newsletter.

Please note that access to RHS Wisley is changing from 11th November.  Access will be from the Ockham Road North (B2039) roundabout on the A3 just north of Ripley, from where you will take a new road north parallel to the A3 and then veer left over the A3 on a new bridge into Wisley Lane.  When exiting you will follow the same route in reverse.  We understand there will no longer be any acess to or from the A3 directly.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary on membership.HPS.SC@outlook.com

We have a Gallery for a lovely selection of photos.