Meet our Science teams

Our teams include horticultural scientists, horticultural advisors and information specialists. We answer tens of thousands of gardening queries from the public every year, offering solutions on everything from pests and diseases, pruning and gardening in a changing climate

Professor Alistair Griffiths – Director of Science and Collections
Professor Alistair Griffiths – Director of Science and Collections

Alistair leads the RHS Science and Collections teams, as they undertake scientific research, care for our world-class collections, and provide evidence-based advice on horticultural challenges

Professor Alistair Griffiths – Director of Science and Collections
Horticultural Information

Horticultural Information

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Horticultural Information
Plant Health

Plant Health

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Plant Health
Horticultural Taxonomy

Horticultural Taxonomy

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Horticultural Taxonomy
Environmental Horticulture

Environmental Horticulture

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Environmental Horticulture

Our Science Strategy

Our Science Strategy

Collaborate with us

Collaborate with us

Donate and support our research

Donate and support our research
Careers in horticulture

If you’re looking to change careers or just starting out, the world of horticulture has dozens of roles – explore the diverse range in this special section.

See the range of careers

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.