East Anglia's leading garden group

Founded over 50 years ago by leading East Anglian gardeners.
We are a friendly group who share a passion for plants and gardens.

We offer members:

  • An annual programme of talks by local and national horticulturalists free to members
  • Priority booking for ticket-only talks including Celebrity Speaker event
  • Priority booking for coach and car visits to private gardens not open to the public
  • An opportunity to regularly meet and socialise with like-minded people 
  • A chance to exchange advice and gardening experiences with other gardeners
  • A very popular Summer Social in a beautiful garden 
  • A bi-annual coach holiday exploring gardens in various parts of England

 

We meet on the first Saturday of the month from October to April at Monks Eleigh village hall, Suffolk IP7 7JL. Doors open at 2pm,  talks begin at 2.30 followed by tea and home made cakes provided by our generous members.

2026 Events

Events take place at Monks Eleigh Village Hall, Suffolk IP7 7JL. Doors open at 2pm, with talks beginning at 2.30pm

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November 2026
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Saturday 07 November
02:30 pm-04:30 pm

Five Plants That Changed The World
Michael Holland
Michael Holland, formerly of the Chelsea Physic Garden and a RHS committee member, discloses weird and wonderful facts about important plants that have benefitted mankind and used in everything from toothpaste to car tyres. His book 'I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast' will be on sale....
Village Hall, Monks Eleigh
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Speakers Programme 2027

Full details to follow in January 2027