Keen to swap plants and seeds, share gardening tips, and go on outings to stunning gardens?

Then why not join a Surbiton-based gardening group?

Membership of the English Gardening Club is free and there’s an active WhatsApp group where suggestions for visits to National Garden Scheme, Open Gardens or RHS venues and garden centres are made and arranged.

Karen George, who set up the club five years ago because she caught the gardening bug, said everyone gets on really well because they have a common interest.

“Firm friendships have grown from that too which is a bonus. None of us are professional gardeners, just keen amateurs, so it’s very relaxed.”

Karen has posted some photos of the gardening club’s visits on Instagram @englishgardeningclub

To find out more about the gardening group or to join email Karen at [email protected] or call her on 07803 126 744.