Registered Charity No. 2226802 Founded 1900
Patron: Alan Titchmarsh MBE, VMH, DL
General Secretary: Graeme Hollingdale
email: graeme@graemehollingdale.com
Hello and welcome to our website
If you want to find out more about Sweet Peas and Lathyrus Species, this is the right place for it. The National Sweet Pea Society is the premier charity dedicated to these wonderful flowers. You will find lots about our history, achievements, events, hints and inspiration for growing Sweet Peas and Lathyrus Species, in fact, a complete overview of our purpose and activities. You will also find information on membership and our shop.
Enquiries about Membership should be made to our Membership Secretary, Tom Atherton,
email: tomatherton1940@hotmail.co.uk and for other matters to our General Secretary, Graeme Hollingdale email: graeme@graemehollingdale.com
The position of Merchandising Secretary has now been taken over by Jane Atherton who will now handle all orders. The Order Form incudes her contact details.
Two additional articles from the 2018 Annual have been added and may be viewed on the Members page.
They are a report on the award to the Society of the Prestigious RHS Holford Medal and the report on the 2017 Wem Show which was incomplete in the Annual.
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About Us
The objects of the Society are to disseminate knowledge of Sweet Peas and other Lathyrus species, to encourage, improve and extend the cultivation of these flowers by means of scientific trials, the holding of exhibitions and displays, by publications and other activities.
Membership
If you want to grow better Sweet Peas you should consider joining the National Sweet Pea Society. Here are some of the benefits of becoming a member: You will receive, free, all the Society’s annual publications and you will be able to turn to experts for helpful advice and a ready response to your queries.
Shop
The shop sells a range of gifts, books and accessories.
A full price list is provided
Hints on Growing
This section describes the various species available and provides guidance on germination, growing on and care
Gallery
A selection of popular varieties, old and new
Diary Dates
Events organised by the National Society, inculuding a link to National Shows and also by Affiliated Societies
The opinions expressed by contributors to this website are their own and may not necessarily coincide with the opinions of the Society or the Webmaster.
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