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Hertfordshire Organic Gardeners (HOGs) was formed in the autumn of 1991. Its purpose is to encourage the residents of Hertfordshire to garden and farm without chemicals in harmony with the natural process.

We are the local group of Garden Organic,[previously known as the Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA)] which promotes, and carries out research into, Organic gardening methods. We are also affiliated to the Soil Association, which sets standards for Organic agriculture.

What do we do?

Tell people about Organic gardening & agriculture and encourage them to participate.
Hold regular monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month (except July, August and December) with guest speakers.
Provide a member's newsletter four times a year.
Visit members gardens.
Run stalls at local events, shows and fairs all over the County; selling books, leaflets, plants and seeds. We discuss gardening and farming problems with the attendees.
Organise visits to places of interest.
Our members take part in the national Organic Gardening Weekends, which are organised by Garden Organic and held in June and August every year.

Membership

Hog members get:

Around 9 monthy meetings a year with guest speakers.

Visits to places of interest

A quarterly newsletter with information on events and interesting articles.

Discount on seeds and the oportunity to swap plants and seeds.

Free gardening advice from Garden Organic.

The opportunity to help out at HOG stalls and mix with other organic gardeners.

Individual or family membership is available on a yearly basis.

You may print off a Membership Form (Word document) from here

If you are interested in joining us in gardening or farming without chemicals, whether an expert or just a beginner, or you would like some more information, go to the contacts page.