About Us
The Cottage Garden Society (CGS) is an informal and friendly society of about 5,000 members in many countries. It brings together amateurs and professionals who share an enthusiasm for this type of gardening. Founded in 1982 when cottage garden plants were 'unfashionable' and a whole range of plants like Dianthus (pinks) were no longer commercially available, the CGS was instrumental in protecting some disappearing flora.
Since then, cottage garden flowers have become more readily available, but a few still have to be searched for in specialist nurseries. Gardeners are generous souls and are invariably willing to help one another.
In 2007 the CGS celebrated its 25th anniversary with a members' weekend in the Cotwolds, visiting gardens, and meeting our new President - Nick Hamilton of Barnsdale Gardens.
In 2008 our stand at the RHS Tatton Show won a Gold Medal - go to the newspage for pictures. In 2009 we had successful shows across the country and our AGM visit was hosted by Nick Hamilton at Barnsdale, where a wonderful time was had by all.
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