Gardening in the far west of Cornwall
Our Programme of Events
Our programme of events for 2026 is listed below.
To view our full programme of talks for both 2024 and 2025
please click here​
Plant of the Month Competition - each month, bring along a vase of flowers that are blooming in your garden. The competition is judged by our guest speaker. Those awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place will receive a slip.
At the end of the year, the slips are counted up and the winner announced at our Annual General Meeting.​
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Our Programme for 2026
Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 7:30pm
Growing Vegetables in West Cornwall
Presented by Julian Ellis
Image courtesy of Congerdesign on Pixabay
Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 7:30pm
Cornwall's Geological Story & Gardening
Presented by Dr Sam Hughes
(The Cornwall Geologist)
The garden at Chygurno, Lamorna
Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 7:30pm
The Gardener's House Project
Presented by Miki Ashton & Kate Picknett
The Gardener's House,
Morrab Gardens, Penzance
Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 7:30pm
Our Oaken Bones - The Healing Power of Nature & Our Duty to Heal it in Return
Presented by Merlin Hanbury-Tenison
Please note that due to the anticipated interest, this will be a member only event and members will be required to book a place. Bookings are now open to members only; details on how to book have been emailed.
Image courtesy of
jplenio on Pixabay
Sunday 17th May 2026 2pm - 4pm
The Peninsula Garden Society
Annual Plant Sale at St Buryan Church
Further details will be available in early Spring 2026.
Plant Sale 2025
Image courtesy of
Eric Woods
Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7:30pm
Propagation of Softwood Cuttings
Presented by Graham Sykes from the National Garden Scheme
Taking cuttings!
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 7:30pm
Asian Hornets & Their Environmental Impact
Presented by Dr Peter Kennedy, Exeter University
Image courtesy of
Ralphs_Fotos on Pixabay
Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 7:30pm
South African Plants & Gardens
A Talk by Alex Goodyear
Head Gardener, Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 7:30pm
Fancy & Feathered - the variations in Primroses & Cowslips
Presented by Caroline Stone
Image courtesy of WFranz on Pixabay
Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 7:30pm
The Wonderful World of Fungi
Presented by Dr Paul Gainey
Image courtesy of DarlaEbbets on Pixabay
Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 7:30pm
Foraging in West Cornwall
Presented by Rachel Lambert
Foraging for Rock Samphire near Sennen
Wednesday 9th December 2026 at 7pm
The Peninsula Garden Society Annual General Meeting & Christmas Party
Members only
Please bring a plate of food to share!
