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Dobies discount code for 26/27 season is out
Our group scheme discount with Dobies and Suttons is renewed for 2026/27: 50% off packet seed and 20% off live product. The new code is on the Discounts page in the Members Area.

Kat Macdonald
2 days ago2 min read


Important info on renewal/joining process + early-bird renewal for 2027 is open now!
Early-bird renewal/joining for 2027 is no open. Important info included on the new process to access your digital card.

Kat Macdonald
Sep 133 min read


Say Hello to Your New Self-Service Digital Membership Card
From today you can now add your card straight to your phone’s wallet yourself, whenever you like, whether you’re on iPhone or Android.

Kat Macdonald
Aug 102 min read


Discount info: how to benefit from the Chessington Horticultural discount as a CGS member
Important update about Chessington Garden Centre discount scheme for CGS members
Claygate Gardening Society
Apr 51 min read


Growing Potatoes in a Bag - from Barry Newman (Members only)
This is a members only post - please do not share or reproduce - content is made available at the discresion of Barry Newman (This method can be used for one bag or a row) Planting the Potato using a 17 litre Polypot • 1/4 fill the bag with multipurpose compost • Add an egg cup of fertiliser and mix thoroughly (potato is a stem tuber so all potatoes will be produced above the original seed) • Nestle the potato on the fertilised compost with the chits uppermost (it is usual to
Claygate Gardening Society
Mar 172 min read


Membership Office Closed for Winter from 21 Nov 2025
Las day to Join / Renew before January

Kat Macdonald
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Your Society needs YOU.
The upcoming Annual General Meeting of Claygate Gardening Society on November 27th will be our 75th. We are part of the village community. Membership is rising. We are financially in good shape. We have had another busy year with a lot of activities and added benefits, culminating with Gardeners’ Question Time being recorded here. These things do not happen spontaneously; they are planned and organised by your committee. This has been largely unchanged for three years, th
Claygate Gardening Society
Nov 5, 20252 min read


STOP PRESS FRI 19 Sept 3.00 pm
Reminder 2nd recording of BBC GQT Radio 4 from Claygate Holy Trinity will be broadcast on Fri 19 Sept 3.00 pm - repeat Sun 21 Sept 2.00...
Meryl White
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Finally Fixed! Reissued Apple Membership Cards for 2025 Members - Check Your Email for Instructions on Adding to Your Wallet!
Hello everyone! We know that waiting can be frustrating, especially with technology. But today, we have great news to share that we...
Claygate Gardening Society
Apr 13, 20252 min read


Membership Update & office hiatus
As we close out our early bird membership period, We want to express our sincere gratitude to those who joined or renewed their...

Kat Macdonald
Nov 28, 20242 min read


2025 Membership form 'bug'
In the last week or two some of you renewing or joining have reported an issue with the ‘submit’ button on our 2025 digital membership...

Kat Macdonald
Nov 8, 20241 min read


FAQ: Notifications, Newsletters & Subscriptions
Hello, green thumbs! We’ve heard from some of you that our newsletters and blog updates aren’t reaching your inboxes. We don’t want you...
Claygate Gardening Society
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Claygate Flower and Village Show
Claygate Gardening Society had another good year at the Claygate Flower and Village Show. Although it did not seem as busy as last year,...
Claygate Gardening Society
Aug 2, 20241 min read


In Memoriam - Steve Braham
We are sorry to announce the death of long-term CGS member and well-known Claygate resident, Steve Braham. A regular attender at our...
Ann Whittaker
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Important Update: Membership Fee Adjustment for 2025
Important changes in the dues for members from 4-Jul-2024
Claygate Gardening Society
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Members’ Gardens - June 2024
Discover how Ken transformed his challenging, sloping garden in Claygate into a Mediterranean-inspired retreat.
Ken Kilmister
Jun 25, 20245 min read


Help Article: Logging into Members area
Tips to troubleshoot access issues for Members area

Kat Macdonald
Mar 15, 20242 min read


CGS Membership Cards : FAQs
How do I get my membership card? In order to be a CGS member you must either pay CGS dues ( here ) Once we have your dues you will need...
Claygate Gardening Society
Feb 4, 20243 min read


New Discount - 5% off at 'Ecocentric Us'
Exciting news! 🌿 Claygate's new zero-waste store 'Ecocentric Us' (7 The Parade) is offering a 5% discount for all CGS Members. What a...

Kat Macdonald
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Membership Cards Update - Jan 24
Hello all and a happy new year! We are already nearly 400 strong for the year! I'm looking forward to hearing from those of you yet to...

Kat Macdonald
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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