Royal Horticultural Society
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| Name | Royal Horticultural Society |
| Formation | 1804 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Region served | United Kingdom |
| Leader title | President |
| Leader name | Keith Weed |
Royal Horticultural Society is a charity that promotes horticulture and provides a wide range of services to its members, including gardening advice, plant trials, and gardening events. The society was founded in 1804 by John Wedgwood and has since become one of the largest and most respected horticultural organizations in the world, with members including Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, and Carol Klein. The society is supported by patronage from Charles, Prince of Wales and works closely with other organizations, such as the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens and the National Trust. The society's work is also influenced by the research of Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and other notable botanists and horticulturists, including Luther Burbank and Gertrude Jekyll.
● History
The Royal Horticultural Society has a long and distinguished history, dating back to 1804 when it was founded by John Wedgwood and a group of other horticulturists, including Joseph Banks and William Forsyth. The society's early years were marked by a series of lectures and exhibitions, including the Great Exhibition of 1851, which was organized by Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and featured exhibits from Nathaniel Ward and other notable horticulturists. The society also played a key role in the development of Kew Gardens, which was established in 1759 by Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha and has since become one of the largest and most respected botanic gardens in the world, with a collection of plants that includes species discovered by David Douglas and Joseph Dalton Hooker. The society's history is also closely tied to that of other notable gardening organizations, including the Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Institution and the National Gardening Association, which was founded by William Robinson (gardener).
● Governance
The Royal Horticultural Society is governed by a council of trustees, which includes Keith Weed, Peter Buckley (horticulturist), and other notable horticulturists and business leaders, such as Sir Nicholas Bacon, 14th Baronet and Dame Judi Dench. The society is also supported by a network of regional committees and specialist groups, including the RHS Orchid Committee and the RHS Vegetable Committee, which work to promote horticulture and provide support to members in different parts of the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The society's governance is also influenced by its relationships with other organizations, such as the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Scottish Government, which have included Michael Gove and Nicola Sturgeon.
● Activities
The Royal Horticultural Society is involved in a wide range of activities, including plant trials, gardening events, and educational programs, such as the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture and the RHS Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. The society also provides gardening advice and support to its members, including gardening tips and plant identification services, which are provided by experts such as Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood. The society's activities are also closely tied to those of other notable gardening organizations, including the Garden Centre Association and the Horticultural Trades Association, which have included Wyevale Garden Centres and Notcutts. The society has also worked with BBC Gardeners' World and other media organizations to promote horticulture and provide gardening advice to a wider audience, including Monty Don's American Gardens and The Great British Garden Revival.
● Gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society has four main gardens, including RHS Garden Wisley, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, RHS Garden Rosemoor, and RHS Garden Harlow Carr, which are located in Surrey, Essex, Devon, and North Yorkshire, respectively. The society's gardens are open to the public and feature a wide range of plants and gardening styles, including rock gardens, herb gardens, and wildlife gardens, which have been designed by notable garden designers such as Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West. The society's gardens are also used for plant trials and research, and have been recognized for their excellence by organizations such as the Good Gardens Guide and the Gardeners' World Magazine, which have included RHS Garden Wisley in their lists of top gardens in the United Kingdom.
● Awards
The Royal Horticultural Society presents a number of awards each year, including the RHS Award of Garden Merit, the RHS Veitch Memorial Medal, and the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour, which are awarded to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to horticulture, such as David Austin (rose breeder) and Peter Beales. The society also presents certificates of merit and diplomas to individuals who have completed its educational programs, such as the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture and the RHS Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. The society's awards are recognized as among the most prestigious in the horticultural industry, and have been awarded to notable horticulturists such as Alan Titchmarsh and Carol Klein.
● Publications
The Royal Horticultural Society publishes a number of publications, including The Garden (magazine), The Plantsman, and The Orchid Review, which are available to members and non-members alike. The society's publications provide gardening advice, plant information, and news about the society's activities, and are written by experts such as Matthew Biggs and Anne Swithinbank. The society also publishes a number of books and guides, including the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening and the RHS Handbook of Plant Diseases, which are available for purchase by members and non-members. The society's publications are recognized as among the most authoritative in the horticultural industry, and have been praised by notable horticulturists such as Monty Don and Pippa Greenwood.
● Education
The Royal Horticultural Society provides a wide range of educational programs and training courses, including the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture and the RHS Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture. The society's educational programs are designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a career in horticulture, and are recognized by employers and educational institutions throughout the United Kingdom, including Capel Manor College and Writtle University College. The society also provides scholarships and bursaries to individuals who are pursuing a career in horticulture, and has supported the work of notable horticulturists such as Lancelot "Capability" Brown and Humphry Repton. The society's educational programs are also influenced by the research of Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and other notable botanists and horticulturists, including Luther Burbank and Gertrude Jekyll.