National Plant Societies

NATIONAL PLANT SOCIETIES

Here you could delve into the specialist knowledge from devoted Society members, experts in their chosen genus or group of plants.

This is the list of Society members who appeared in 2011:

NPS1 Birmingham & Midland Orchid Society
Where did orchids originate? How many different orchids are there? Where do orchids grow? These are just three of the questions often asked along with the greatest question of them all, "What is an orchid?" Visit the Birmingham & Midland Orchid Society on stand NPS1 to find out more about these beautiful and intriguing plants.

NPS2 Ambion Bonsai
Formed in 1987 the aim being to promote Bonsai in all its shapes and sizes visit Ambion Bonsai at NPS2 where experts are on hand to guide you through the fascinating art of bonsai.

NPS3 Cottage Garden Society
Although there are no hard and fast rules as to what should be grown in a Cottage Garden, the hallmarks of this style are informality, abundance and diversity.  That means lots of colour, scent, bees, birds and butterflies, not to mention fruit, herbs, vegetables, frogs and hedgehogs! Visit us at stand NPS3 to see a colourful display of cottage garden favourites and speak to our knowledgeable members.

NPS4 Japanese Garden Society
Are you intrigued by the art and tradition of Japanese gardens? Did you know that many of their design concepts are now being increasingly recognised as relevant to the modern Western garden, and that they enjoy an ever increasing level of interest outside Japan? Find out more by visiting the Japanese Garden Society on stand NPS4.

NPS6 National Dahlia Society
The National Dahlia Society was formed in 1881 and for over a century has given unbroken service to gardeners interested in this wonderful flower. Visit us on stand NPS6 to discover more about these spectacular plants.

NPS7 Maple Society
Maples are plants for all seasons providing spectacular spring and autumn foliage colours, a variety of flowers and eye catching winter bark. The International Maple Society welcomes both amateur and professional enthusiasts. Visit stand NPS7 where Society members will be happy to answer any questions on this wonderful plant.

NPS8 The Carnivorous Plant Society
The Carnivorous Plant Society is a registered Charity, founded in 1978 with the aim of bringing together all those interested in carnivorous plants, both beginners and experts. Membership is open to all individuals and institutions, both amateur and professional. Visit the Society on stand NPS8 to see examples of these fascinating plants.

NPS9 South Midlands Area of NAFAS

Flower arranging clubs and societies banded together as the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies in 1959. The Association has since been a unifying and guiding mainstay to thousands of men, women and juniors whose love of flowers has opened up a whole new world of creativity. In 1984 NAFAS was granted charitable status in recognition of its education activities. With over 100,000 members, it ranks among the most notable specialised National Associations. Visit us on stand NPS9.

NPS10 British Cactus and Succulent Society
The principal objectives of the BCSS are to promote the study, conservation, propagation and cultivation of cacti and other succulent plants. Membership of the Society is international and open to all. There are currently about 3,000 members and this includes a whole range of interests from novice window-sill growers to experts. Learn more about Cactus and Succulents on the Societies stand NPS10.