 The Society aims to inform and encourage the novice gardener, stimulate and enlighten the more knowledgeable, and entertain and enthuse all gardeners bonded by a love for, and an interest in, hardy perennial plants.Throughout the year there is a wide range of events hosted by local group members, from plant study days to residential weekends to garden visits.The Society exhibits at local and national shows throughout the country to stimulate interest in hardy plants.