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Our members tell us they are healthier and happier from plants and gardening

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Our members tell us that plants and gardening improve their physical and mental health, they feel happier and healthier as a result.

We want everyone to experience plants and gardening and lead a better life.

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Welcome to readers of Hortus Magazine

At the Hardy Plant Society, we strive to bring the joy of plants and gardening to everyone.

  • The Hardy Plant Society is committed to cultivating a world where people and plants thrive together
  • We envision a future where gardening and the joy of plants are integral to every life, enriching our communities, enhancing our well-being, and conserving our planet
  • We aim to inspire both the public and our members to discover, learn, and grow with us, fostering a shared appreciation for and understanding of the essential role of plants in our world
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What are your

Membership Benefits?

In return for your support, we provide you with:

  • Our prestigious magazine The Hardy Plant, twice a year
  • Our Newsletter three times a year
  • Access all areas of our website
  • Access to our plant library and seed distribution scheme
  • Access to join one of our many local HPS groups
  • Access to join our six special interest groups (Galanthus, Hardy Geraniums, peony, Pulmonaria, Ranunculacae, Shade and Woodland plants, and Variegated plants)
  • Free plant advice
  • A discount on all our booklets
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Official Publications

The HPS produces three periodicals during the year, and has a range of booklets available. Members receive a year's worth of The Journal and the Newsletter as part of their membership. Cornucopia has an additional fee, as do the booklets.

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The Hardy Plant
The Hardy Plant is published twice a year and sent free to members, bringing articles from experts such as Bob Brown and Val Bourne. Each edition provides a wealth of knowledge into plants and gardening, with all the content being original and exclusive to the HPS.
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The Newsletter
The Newsletter is where all the news within the HPS is published. It is published 3 times a year and includes news for members, events, updates from our President and Chair, articles, competitions and introductions to people to who run the HPS.
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Cornucopia
Published twice a year, Cornucopia is a digest of articles from the newsletters of HPS local and specialist groups. Anyone, including non-members, may subscribe.
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“I would be lost without the HPS and the people I have met through the society. The knowledge I have gained both by talking to fellow members and speakers is incalculable. The meetings are usually a place of joy for me. From R.B. in Lincolnshire”
“Our group has excellent talks which touch on plants other than hardy perennials which I always enjoy. I have learnt a great deal which has enhanced my time in the garden and my love and appreciation of plants. I enjoy the Journals and am very happy to be an HPS member. From J. T. in Rutland.”
“The HPS has completely changed the way I approach gardening, opening me up to plants I never knew existed and had never thought of growing. All my friends who have benefited from all the plants I have grown over the years would I am sure, like to thank you for all your hard work. From T.M. in Powys”
“The HPS meetings are something that I look forward to every month, with the possibilities for purchasing interesting plants, visiting gardens and enjoying the company of other keen gardeners is very enjoyable, especially as I live on my own. It is a real pleasure. From J. H. in Sussex”
“My garden wouldn’t be what it is now without my enriching forty-year membership of the HPS. It has been central to my gardening life – discovering plants, making friends, memorable outings, trips and Autumn weekends. From A. P. in Essex”

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    Your support will enable us to...

    Gather, curate and publish...

    knowledge on garden plants and their cultivation through our website, and via our publications The Hardy Plant and Cornucopia.

    Provide the means...

    for gardeners to meet and exchange knowledge via our many local groups, and our annual lecture day.

    Promote ways of improving...

    the physical and mental health of gardeners.

    Promote plants and gardening...

    as a means to improve the environment.

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    research into plants and gardening.

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    which enable us to achieve our vision.
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    Join the

    Hardy Plant Society

    Membership options from £10/year

    Single Membership
    from
    £17/year
    per person
    Joint Membership
    from
    £19/year
    2 people at the same address
    Student Membership
    from
    £10/year
    per person, with student ID