The Society was originally named The Cottage Garden Society and was possibly established in 1855 (information which came to light when the old Hartfield Vicarage was put up for sale in 1986, and a box of very old Parish Magazines were discovered).
The first definite recorded mention of the Society was in 1861 (details published in the Hartfield Parish Magazine dated June 1867) and this is the date we have adopted as correct, making the Society now 164 years old!
In 2012, we combined with the Hartfield Village Fete for the first time, and the Horticultural Show was included with the Village Fete on the Town Croft.
It is now the most popular annual event in the Village. Each year, six local Horticultural Societies compete against each other in the show for the Inter-Society cup based on the best exhibit combining a tray of vegetables, flowers, and domestic classes.
If you would like to join the society, please visit our website by following the link below. As a member, you’ll enjoy discounts at several local nurseries and other establishments.
