Welcome to the website of the Dedham Horticultural Society (DHS). Learn more about the Society and the events organised for members and everyone interested in gardening and horticulture.

Click here to download and complete the form to become a member for just £10 a year, which gives free or subsidised admission to our talks and activities. Whether you live in Dedham or not, everyone’s welcome to join.

Once completed you can email the form (or a photo of it) to us at dedhamgardening@gmail.com, post it to us (or drop it in by hand) at 32 Forge Street, Dedham CO7 6AR or bring it along to one of our events.

Although our Autumn Show doesn’t take place until Saturday 5 September, the Schedule of classes in which you can exhibit is now available. The entry form will be available here in August. This year, we have expanded our dahlia classes and have a new trophy for the most points in these. The trophy has been donated in memory of Walter Reginald Appleby.

April and May are great times to buy dahlias as the danger of frost recedes and you can plant them outdoors to flower in time for the Show. Have a look at the classes for inspiration of what to buy – and we’ll look forward to seeing them on the show bench.

If you’re not a member, you can stay up to date with our news and events by entering your email and clicking the button below.