Introduction

The Society was formed in 1919, originally for local allotment holders. Nowadays, the Society welcomes anyone who is interested in gardening of any sort.

Membership is just £7 per household per annum and for that the EHS:

1. Runs a Distribution Hut at Washington Road Allotments. Open every Sunday morning 10.00 to 12.00, members can buy their garden supplies at very competitive prices, with many below those available elsewhere.
2. Organises the Horticultural Marquee at the Emsworth Show. Held on August Bank Holiday Monday, this has been called “The Biggest Little Show in the South” & attracts thousands of visitors.
3. Arranges trips to local gardens & places of horticultural interest.
4. Provides regular monthly talks, free to all members.
5. Organises regular Members Open Gardens, so members have a chance to visit other members’ gardens; get ideas, chat to other members with tea or coffee
6. Runs two annual plant sales – at the Hut & at the Show.
7. Arranges member social events such as the Summer Party, Volunteers Evening, Quiz Night, New Members Gathering

We currently have over 380 household with active memberships.

Please see our Join Now page for more information