Aims of the Society
To encourage the growing of healthy produce and beautiful gardens by sustainable and environmentally kind gardening methods. To provide a focus for local gardeners and growers to meet those sharing their interest in gardening with nature, both for social activities and to discuss gardening and related issues.

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Chichester Organic Gardening Society was formed in 1992 as a local group of both the Henry Doubleday Research Association and the Soil Association.

COGS activities in support of our Aims

  • A programme of regular meetings (indoors September to April, outdoors May to August) with speakers on gardening and related topics.
  • Occasional visits to places of gardening interest.
  • Promotion of organic methods at COGS special events and appropriate local shows such as those at West Dean (Totally Tomato Show) and Stansted Show.
  • Shared purchase and bulk purchase scheme for whole food cooking supplies to obtain discounts.
  • Books available for purchase or on loan from our small library.