The RHS’ five-year science strategy focuses on ensuring that the UK’s 27 million gardeners have the tools they need to address the horticultural and societal challenges they face now and in the future
The 21st century poses new horticultural and societal challenges for Britain’s population and our planet. By building understanding and encouraging engagement with all aspects of horticultural science and garden heritage, we can develop a nation of gardeners equipped and motivated to deal with the challenges of our changing world.Professor Alistair Griffiths, Director of Science and Collections believes the strategy will see a step change in the way cultivated plants are protected, promoted and perceived.
Advance the understanding of plants, gardens and gardening to adapt and mitigate against climate change and improve our environment. Better understand their role in improving social, physical and mental wellbeing.
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Optimise and realise the genetic potential of ornamental horticultural crops to benefit the environment and human health.
Improving the detection, identification and management of plant pests & diseases and encouraging good stewardship of nature in gardens for environmental benefit.
“The RHS is determined to ensure that as the population increases and resources become more limited, gardeners will have the knowledge, expertise and support they will need to not just survive, but thrive in a changing world.”
RHS Science Strategy 2020–2025(4.2MB pdf)
2021 RHS Science Strategy Update(4.5MB pdf)
2020 RHS Science Strategy Update(2.7MB pdf)
2015–2019 RHS Science Strategy(2.1MB pdf)
2019 RHS Science Strategy Update(3.6MB pdf)
2018 RHS Science Strategy Update(1.3MB pdf)
2017 RHS Science Strategy Update(2.1MB pdf)
2017 RHS Libraries Update(1.2MB pdf)
2016 RHS Science Strategy Update(2.1MB pdf)
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.
