The Royal Horticultural Society

Who we are

The Royal Horticultural Society is now the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.

Our goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening.

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What we do

We promote our commitment to gardeners and gardening through inspirational flower shows and events, gardens, advice, research, learning & education and our role in community horticulture.

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Support us

Horticultural science, plant trials, advisory service, education and improvements to our gardens, shows and events are at the forefront of the Society's charitable remit. But as we receive no government funding and members' subscriptions only provide around a quarter of funds needed for our charitable work, we rely on donations, legacies, sponsorship and voluntary work.

Find out how to support us

Join the RHS

Members receive a wealth of benefits for their annual membership and so helping us in our charitable aims.

Become an RHS member
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Community gardening

The RHS believes that people gardening together can enrich the lives of local communities and bring about a sense of well-being and improved environmental quality. Gardening in the community is an important focus for the RHS and we’re demonstrating this commitment by continuing to develop our community programmes.

The community gardening programmes include:

RHS Britain in Bloom campaign
RHS Neighbourhood Awards programme
RHS Affiliated Societies scheme

Latest appeal

Campaign for School Gardening

The RHS has ambitious plans to introduce a whole new generation to the wonders of gardening, as part of our exciting new Campaign for School Gardening.

Find out more about the campaign
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