Education & the RHS
RHS Vision for Learning
Education is central to the Society’s charitable purpose. One of our key responsibilities is to increase understanding among a new generation of gardeners, not only of the pleasure that plants bring, but also of the economic, social and environmental value of plants and growing them. This is one of the reasons we have introduced our Vision for Learning policy - Cultivating Futures - which puts plants at the heart of people's lives.
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See how the new RHS Bicentenary Glasshouse will help us realise this vision
Horticultural training
One of the main aims of the RHS has always been to train gardeners of the future. Students have been learning their craft at RHS Garden Wisley since 1907, and more recently at Rosemoor, Hyde Hall and Harlow Carr. Every year applications for our placements are received from all over the world.
Qualifications
Nationally recognised professional qualifications are essential in any field, and the Society's qualifications have been hallmarks of excellence for mora than 100 years.
Careers
Both aspects above give students a positive start in their search for horticultural careers.
Eight career changers who want to work in gardening professionally were given a unique opportunity to realise their dreams as part of a BBC television series hosted by the RHS at Wisley.
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Bursaries & scholarships
The RHS offers a number of bursaries and scholarships to assist in financing specific projects.
Schools and the RHS
The RHS has a programme of activities for children. A Schools' Membership Scheme and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days for teachers are available, while on-site visits for school groups fire the imagination of a new generation of gardeners.
College visits to Wisley
Students who wish to visit RHS Garden Wisley as a group, and are studying for a horticultural qualification, may visit the garden free of charge. Students studying for other qualifications will have to pay adult entry price into the garden.
Colleges need to pre-book their group into the garden with the Group Bookings Department.
Further information
Short courses and workshops
For gardeners wishing to learn practical skills, the RHS Education Department runs a full programme throughout the year of short courses, demonstrations, workshops and guided walks. You do not have to be an RHS member to attend.
Full programme of events at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Full programme of events at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Full programme of events at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Full programme of events at RHS Garden Wisley
Alternatively, for a quick search, try the RHS Event Finder.
Contacts
Use the following e-mail addresses to contact the various RHS educational departments
Qualifications: qualifications@rhs.org.uk
RHS training & careers: careerinfo@rhs.org.uk
Schools information: schools@rhs.org.uk
Bursaries: bursaries@rhs.org.uk
Short courses and workshops at RHS Garden Wisley: wisleyevents@rhs.org.uk