RHS Science Circle

Help fund the scientific research and discoveries that give gardeners the knowledge and tools to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, creating a more sustainable future for gardens, plants and people

Science with purpose

Supporting pioneering horticultural research, conservation and scientific discovery

RHS Hilltop
RHS Hilltop, the home of gardening science at RHS Wisley

A shared passion for science

The RHS Science Circle brings together people who are passionate about horticultural science, plant research and conservation. Their support helps advance pioneering work at RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science, the UK’s first dedicated centre for horticultural science, conservation and learning, where more than 130 scientists, specialists and students are creating the knowledge and solutions needed for the future of gardening. This work helps provide trusted, evidence-based advice that can benefit up to 41 million gardeners across the UK.

How your support makes a difference

Helping tackle some of the biggest challenges facing gardeners today

Identifying slug
An RHS researcher examining a garden slug specimen

“Gardens have never been more important. By supporting horticultural science today, we can help ensure that gardeners have the knowledge and tools they need to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”

Dr Kálmán Könyves, RHS Principal Scientist, Cultivated Plant Diversity

Key benefits for supporters

Get closer to the science made possible with your support

RHS Scientists
RHS scientists examining plant samples at RHS Hilltop

RHS Science Circle supporters receive:

  • Invitations to exclusive events, talks and lectures
  • Opportunities to go behind the scenes of RHS Science
  • Updates from RHS scientists and researchers, including news about the projects, discoveries and impact your support helps make possible
As an RHS Science Circle supporter, your generosity will help advance vital scientific research that benefits gardeners, plants and the environment. Every donation is valued.

Get in touch

If you would like to find out more about the charitable work of the RHS, support RHS fundraising appeals, make a donation, remember a loved one or leave a gift in your will, contact our Fundraising team.

Get involved

The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.