Programme of events

CABAHS meetings are held on the third Monday in the month (except December) in the Old Library at Charlton House.
Doors open at 7pm, meetings start at 7.30pm.

Forthcoming meetings and events: 2026

Monday 16 February: AGM & quiz
The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a light-hearted quiz.

Monday 16 March: Shade plants
Lynne Moore of Moore & Moore Plants, a nursery specialising in shade tolerant and shade-loving plants, will show us what is possible.

Monday 20 April: Spring Show 2026
Our annual Spring Show. Class details will be added here nearer the time, but meanwhile take a look at the 2025 Spring Show report.

Monday 18 May: Miss Wilmott’s Ghosts
Sandra Lawrence, author of Miss Willmott’s Ghosts, on the fascinating life of Ellen Wilmott FLS VMH.

Monday 15 June: Gardening Q&A
Our experienced panel will tackle members’ gardening questions.
See Gardening Question Time in previous years.

Monday 20 July: Hardy geraniums
Graham Spencer of Plants for Europe will explore the varied world of hardy geraniums.

Monday 17 August: The garden at The Exchange, Erith
Selina Ozanne, head gardener at The Exchange, will tell us all about this small but perfectly formed public garden in Erith, designed by Sarah Price.

Monday 21 September: Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Display 2026
Our annual Autumn Show. Class details will be added here nearer the time, but meanwhile take a look at the 2025 Autumn Show report.

Monday 19 October: Bulbs
CABAHS regulars Rose Cottage Plants will visit to talk about all things bulbs!

Monday 16 November 2026 : Eltham Palace gardens
Aron Clay, head gardener for English Heritage at Eltham Palace will talk about these extensive gardens.


Past Events:

Monday 19 January: Clematis for every season
Clematis expert Everett Leeds took us on an entertaining tour of the history, growing and propagation of the different types of Clematis.

Previous programmes, 2025 and before