Join the Society

Become a member of the oldest horticultural society in South Africa

123 YEARS

As a member of the CHS you will:
  • receive a monthly newsletter;
  • partake of a monthly programme of guest speakers and garden visits;
  • have the opportunity to purchase unusual ‘slipped’ plants from members’ gardens;
  • hear interesting information on the specimens on the ‘What’s in Flower’ plant table at monthly meetings;
  • get a chance to pot up your excess plants to sell at our Annual Plant Sale;
  • receive information (by e-mail) regarding plant fairs, open gardens etc;
  • join in with events organised by member groups of Mediterranean Gardening International;
  • be entitled to vote at the AGM; and
  • enjoy the annual end-of-year party.
Above all, the CHS offers an unparalleled opportunity to mix with real experts who will be able to inform, excite and inspire you on this increasingly important and environmentally complex subject called horticulture. The new Membership fees for the 2026/27 year (1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027) are
  • R280 for a Single Membership (R140 for students with valid ID); and
  • R430 for a Family Membership (two adults with/without children of school-going age).
From 1 September 2026, the fee is half the price. The membership still runs until end February 2027. An application form can be downloaded and submitted to our Secretary at info@capehorticulturalsociety.co.za. Please submit a POP together with your application form. Our banking details: Name: Cape Horticultural Society Bank: Standard, Blue Route Code: 02560920 Acc: 072030321 You can also fill the form out online here: https://forms.gle/2sM6jwadJwGzuQzG8 We would welcome your application for this year.