Copyright 2026 M&CHS
The Society and its History
Established in 1924, the Malden & Coombe Horticultural Society (M&CHS) is one of the oldest horticultural societies in the South of England. The Society is dedicated to encouraging the science and practice of horticulture, developing the enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of plants and the environment, and working with gardeners and allotment holders with the aim of reducing our carbon footprint.
History
The Malden & Coombe Horticultural society was formed in 1924 as "Malden Allotment Holders Association" with 70 plots and a small trading hut in Mount Road, New Malden. Annual subscriptions were 1/- (5p) and there were between 100 and 150 members, mainly railway employees. In 1930 the Society became "Malden and Coombe Allotment Association" and in 1932, when the Society joined the Royal Horticultural Society, the present title of "Malden & Coombe Horticultural Society" was adopted.Since the 1920's the M&CHS had played and still plays a large role in the local community. It is extremely proud of its long history and heritage and has exhibited numerous times at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In the ten years from 1990 and 1999 the Society has won an extraordinary number of medals; five Bronze, two Silver and a Silver Gilt.
The Society's programme of activities includes:
• Informative talks by professional speakers, see the calendar section for dates.
• Monthly Newsletters.
• Tours to houses and Gardens.
• Discount scheme for seeds, plants and other sundries with Dobies.
• Trading hut offering gardening products at low prices.
Membership Benefits - £6 a Year
• Gardening supplies at great prices, with access to the Elm Road sales hut for the member and immediate family (husband, wife, partner, children).
• Regular, informative newsletters emailed directly to your inbox.
• Monthly talks from experts in their field.
• Discount scheme with Dobies for seeds, plants and other sundries.
• All the above for just £6 a year. Contact us for details on how to apply.
Calendar
A huge effort goes into organising the Talks and Tours for members. If you wish to know more, please contact us.
Detailed below is our program of events.
All talks from 7.30 to 9.30pm and take place on Zoom unless otherwise noted
Full details of other events not listed below are shown in the Newsletters
| Date | Event | Location / Speaker |
| September 22nd 2026 |
Garden Tour:- |
Location:- Hughendon, High Wycombe |
| July 28th 2026 |
Garden Tour:- |
Location:- Hinton Ampner, Alresford |
| June 9th 2026 |
Garden Tour:- |
Location:- Cliveden, Taplow |
| June 6th 2026 |
Annual Plant Sale:- |
Location:- Patio Area, New Malden Methodist Church, High Street, New Malden |
| May 13th 2026 |
Garden Tour:- |
Location:- Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham |
| April 8th 2026 |
Talk:- Beneficial Insects |
Speaker:- Andrew Halstead Retired Entomologist at the RHS Location:- Lower Hall, New Malden Methodist Church |
| March 11th 2026 |
Talk:- The Creation of the Walled Garden at Hampton Court |
Speaker:- Vicki Cooke Community Gardener Zoom Meeting |
| February 11th 2026 |
Talk:- CANCELLED |
CANCELLED |
| January 14th 2026 |
Talk:- Winter Gardens |
Speaker:- Richard Barnes Chartered Landscape Architect Zoom Meeting |
| December 10th 2025 |
Talk:- Climbers |
Speaker:- Charles Pridham Roseland House Garden & Nursery Zoom Meeting |
| November 26th 2025 |
Afternoon Social:- | Location:- 3:00pm. Lower Hall, New Malden Methodist Church, High Street, New Malden |
| November 12th 2025 |
Talk:- How To Have A Great Front Garden |
Speaker:- Alison Marsden Lecturer and Broadcaster Zoom Meeting |
| October 8th 2025 |
Talk:- Choosing The Right Plant For Your Garden |
Speaker:- James Lawrence Principal Horticultural Advisor for the RHS Zoom Meeting |
Supplies
Elm Road supply hut |
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| Saturday | Closed |
14:30 - 16:00 |
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| Sunday | Closed |
10:00 - 11:30 |
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Below are the prices of supplies in the hut. The prices are correct at the time the page was updated (16 February 2026).
The hut is staffed by volunteers and you must show your current membership card when making purchases.
Lawns |
Unit |
Price |
| Lawn Feed - Autumn/Winter | 1kg | £1.50 |
| Lawn Feed - Spring/Summer | 1kg | £1.15 |
| Lawn Weed and Feed | 1kg | £1.70 |
| Lawn Feed, Weed and Moss Killer | 1kg | £1.90 |
Fertilisers |
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| Bonemeal | 1kg | £1.10 |
| Fish Blood & Bone | 1kg | £1.30 |
| Garotta Compost Maker | 1kg | £1.40 |
| Growmore | 1kg | £1.90 |
| Growmore | 25kg | £46.70 |
| 6X Groworganic Pellets | Tub | £9.20 |
| Maxicrop - General | 1Lt | £6.40 |
| Rose Food | 1kg | £1.50 |
| Garden Lime | 1kg | £0.50 |
| Sulphate of Ammonia | 1kg | £0.75 |
| Sulphate of Potash | 1kg | £1.00 |
Manures |
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| Shredded Horse Manure | 50Lt | £5.65 |
| Compost Centre Extra Rich Fertiliser | 60Lt | £8.65 |
Composts |
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| Evergreen Multi Purpose | 60Lt | £7.90 |
| Clover Peat Free Multipurpose Compost | 40Lt | £8.00 |
| Clover Multipurpose Compost | 60Lt | £7.90 |
| Westland Ericaceous Compost | 50Lt | £9.50 |
| John Innes No.1 Seed Compost | 28Lt | £6.60 |
| John Innes No.3 Potting Compost | 28Lt | £6.60 |
| BIG TOM Tomato Growbags | Each | £5.50 |
| Marsh's Sedge Peat | 60Lt | £5.20 |
| Melcourt Ornamental Bark | 80Lt | £10.50 |
| The Compost Centre Ornamental Bark | 80Lt | £8.50 |
| Gardenwise Woodland Mulch | 60Lt | £4.50 |
Sands and Grits |
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| Sharp Sand | 20kg | £6.40 |
| Coarse Grit | 20kg | £7.40 |
| Potting Grit | 20kg | £7.50 |
Canes |
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| 3ft - each £0.10 | 10 | £1.00 |
| 4ft - each £0.20 | 10 | £2.00 |
| 5ft - each £0.30 | 10 | £3.00 |
| 6ft - each £0.40 | 10 | £4.00 |
| 7ft - each £0.45 | 10 | £4.50 |
| 8ft - each £0.60 | 10 | £6.00 |
| Split Canes 24inch | 25 | £0.65 |
Other |
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| Vermiculite | 500g | £2.50 |
| Fleece - 20gm - 1.5m wide | 1m | £0.30 |
| Ground Cover - 2m wide | 1m | £1.15 |
| Bubble Wrap 1.5m wide | 1m | £1.70 |
| Capillary Matting | 1m | £1.50 |
In addition to the stock items in the sales hut, members also benefit from a Group Discount Scheme offered by Dobies. This scheme entitles members to a 50% discount on seed purchases and 15% on any other items in Dobies catalogue or website. Members order direct from Dobies either on-line, by post or telephone using the dedicated discount code which is announced each September for the following twelve months.
