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The UK's gardening charity 🌱 We no longer share content on X, but still monitor comments and queries. Follow us on Instagram and Threads @the_rhs
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We were honoured to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to #RHSChelsea. The King and Queen visited the RHS Garden of Royal Reflection and Celebration, created to celebrate the King's recent coronation and to remember the late Queen Elizabeth II
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We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales today to meet the school children attending the first ever #RHSChelsea Children's Picnic, a unique event aimed at bringing gardening and nature into the lives of young people 🌱
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Don't panic, it isn't a zombie uprising - it's just the Dead Man's Fingers fungus (Xylaria polymorpha)! #Halloween
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Our President, @keithweed, was delighted to present Her Majesty The Queen, our Patron, with a commemorative Duke of Edinburgh Rose at Windsor Castle last week to mark what would have been His Royal Highness’s 100th birthday today 🌹 @RoyalFamily. Images: PA Media
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And the winner is. The @Welcome2Yorks garden! Gold medal award goes to designer Mark Gregory's wonderful garden in the People's Choice: Best Show Garden category!.
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We are honoured and excited to share the news that flowers & foliage from our five RHS gardens will adorn the High Altar at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort. @Flowers_ft_Farm are also providing flowers for the historic event this Saturday
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Congratulations to @TheMontyDon who has been awarded the highest honour in horticulture - the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour🏅.
It was a honour to award Monty Don the Victoria Medal of Honour in recognition for his amazing impact in horticulture. It’s the highest horticultural award. Established in 1897 in remembrance of HM Queen Victoria’s reign. There are only 63 medals at any time @TheMontyDon @the_rhs
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We’re wagging our tails with excitement as we announce the RHS and @BBCRadio2 Garden for Dogs designed by @TheMontyDon for #RHSChelsea 2025 to celebrate the UK's love for dogs and gardens 🐶. Discover more about the garden:
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As we near winter, the quiet charms of plants with strikingly coloured bark come into their own - which is your favourite?
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Yesterday at #RHSChelsea, His Majesty King Charles III presented garden designer Piet Oudolf, the Right Honourable the Baroness Janet Fookes DBE & environmental champion Judy Ling Wong CBE with the newly-introduced Elizabeth Medal of Honour 🎖️
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The 'Welcome to Yorkshire’ garden has won gold! Congratulations @mark_landform @welcome2yorks #RHSChelsea
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Just because we're approaching winter doesn't mean you have to give up on beautiful colour - these winter bedding plants prove that point!
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Huge congratulations to @chrisbeardshaw who has won the BBC/RHS People's Choice Award with the @MorganStanley Garden! 🌼 #RHSChelsea
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It's wonderful to have Prince Harry back at #RHSChelsea again, pictured visiting the #5000poppies tribute.
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In normal circumstances, our Patron Her Majesty The Queen would be with us at #RHSChelsea today. We are honoured that we have Her Majesty’s best wishes for the RHS Virtual Chelsea Flower Show.
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The spectacular Green Switch garden gets a gold! 🏅. The garden designed by.Kazuyuki Ishihara represents the space we inhabit when we ‘switch off’ from the stresses of urban life. #RHSChelsea
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We’re delighted to share that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has co-designed the RHS Back to Nature Garden at this year’s #RHSChelsea with landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White. The garden will be a Woodland setting for families and communities to connect with nature.
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We were honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to #RHSChelsea today. They enjoyed a visit to the RHS Back to Nature Garden which the Duchess co-designed with @davies_white
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Traditionally we present a special posy to The Queen on the RHS’s garden at #RHSChelsea. Instead we’ve been delighted to create a ‘Chelsea’ bouquet at @RHSWisley this year and deliver it to Her Majesty at Windsor Castle, with best wishes from everyone at the RHS. @RoyalFamily
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We’re delighted to announce we’re joining forces with @NHSEngland to promote gardening, gardens and green spaces as ways of improving health, happiness and general wellbeing. Find out more: #NHS70 #RHSChelsea
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What a great way to start December - we're delighted that Highways England have announced their preferred A3 plans will not impact @RHSWisley's 500 important trees! (1/2)
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Congratulations @mark_landform and @landformuk! The Welcome to Yorkshire Garden has been awarded a gold medal @welcome2yorks #RHSChelsea.
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Plant a tree for the Jubilee 🌳. This is the RHS Queen's Green Canopy Garden by @theoutdoorroom, taking centre stage on the largest plot at the show. Wander through a lush woodland made up of 21 trees. @QGCanopy .
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Magical moments through the lens of some of our favourite snaps from #RHSChelsea 2023 ✨. Huge thanks to the show's sponsor @thenewtsomerset and to everyone else who's helped make #RHSChelsea 2023 one for the history books! . Roll on #RHSHamptonCourt 🎪
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We're very excited to let you know that we're planning to create an on online virtual #RHSChelsea from 18-23 May. We're in the very early stages of planning and would love to hear your ideas. Read our open letter from RHS Director General Sue Biggs:
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.@RHSWisley and 500 of its most important trees are under threat - we need your support to safeguard Wisley's future
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The results are in and the winner of the People’s Choice Award in the Show Garden category is. The Welcome to Yorkshire Garden! . @mark_landform @LandformUK @welcome2yorks have won for the second consecutive year – congratulations team!
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge opened the Back to Nature Garden at @RHSWisley today and spoke about how she hopes that the garden will enable children to discover and explore the natural world around them 🌿
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The winner of the BBC/RHS People’s Choice of the Decade is @mark_landform with his 2018 Welcome to Yorkshire garden @Welcome2Yorks!
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In light of the recent media coverage we’ve had about ‘weeds’ at RHS Chelsea and our own beliefs on increasing biodiversity in gardens and being more sustainable, we wanted to update you on where we are on some of our own processes 🧵.
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The RHS Garden of Royal Reflection and Celebration at #RHSChelsea was created by Dave Green to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III's coronation. The purple & blue planting reflects the King’s preferences, while the pinks & whites are a nod to the late Queen Elizabeth II 💐
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We're delighted that His Majesty King Charles III will be the next Patron of the RHS. “As an advocate for the planet and champion for environmental issues, we are thrilled and honoured that His Majesty The King is our Royal Patron." ~ RHS President @keithweed
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@Botanygeek Hi James, we are so proud to call you our Ambassador. We applaud you for being vocal on these issues, especially those based off your own personal experiences in our industry. We’ll continue to support you and your efforts to continue this conversation.
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Today we welcomed HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to @RHSWisley to open the Back to Nature Garden which has been inspired by the gardens she co-designed at #RHSChelsea and #RHSHampton
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It's the big one. winner of the People's Choice Award is @LandscapeMan with 'A Garden for Yorkshire'! #RHSChelsea
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Happy birthday to us! We're 215 today and reached 500,000 members just a few weeks ago - lots of cause for celebration. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us in our vision to make the UK a greener and more beautiful place 🌿
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En route to @RHSWisley this morning so stay tuned for lots of great photos from the garden!
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It wouldn't be Rosemoor without the roses! . With one of the UK’s largest collections of roses, @RHS_Rosemoor is home to over 2,000 roses and more than 200 varieties 🌹. Join us from 17 June - 16 July to bask in the glory of Rosemoor's Festival of Roses:
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What a way to kick off #RHSChelsea Press Day 🎉 . In a historic first for Chelsea Flower Show, @Manoj_Malde, designer of The RHS and @EasternEye Garden of Unity, and Clive Gillmor got married on the garden this morning! Congratulations Manoj and Clive 💞.
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We're launching ‘Grow at home’ to support the nation to get gardening during lockdown and grow a new generation of gardeners. We'll be sharing lots of advice and tips to help you get growing with #GrowAtHome, and we'd love you to see what you're growing!
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We are very sad to hear that one of the greatest champions of horticulture, Peter Seabrook, has died. Peter had the most incredible career in horticulture and exhibited at RHS Chelsea Flower Show for decades and was regularly at RHS events, Gardens and Flower Shows.
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How it started vs. how it's going 💜. A few weeks ago, the garden team at @RHSWisley camped in the garden over two frosty nights to stoke fire bowls in an attempt to save the wisteria buds from the frost. They clearly succeeded! . Go see the stunning display for yourself 😍
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Rest in Peace, Your Majesty. The many seeds sown throughout your reign will forever flourish and grow and remain rooted within our nation. We thank you Ma’am, our Patron.
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The quiet charms of plants with strikingly coloured bark come into their own in December - which is your favourite?
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It is with sorrow and deep respect that we mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of the RHS. Her Majesty's support for the RHS has been a great source of strength and she will be greatly missed.
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A beautifully crafted hollow log for children to climb through, a den, waterfall, stream and tree house are key elements in the RHS Back to Nature Garden co-designed by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and @davies_white and built by @TheOutdoorRoom1. #RHSChelsea
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In this powerful video message, issued as part of the first RHS Virtual Chelsea Flower Show, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales warns of the critical need to tackle the current ‘plant health crisis’ that threatens our plants, wildlife and natural landscape. @ClarenceHouse
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We have decided to close RHS Wisley, Hyde Hall, Rosemoor, Harlow Carr today, 22 March. We are sorry for the disappointment but feel the volumes of people would be unmanageable for social distancing; our utmost responsibility is for the health and safety of visitors and staff
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For the first time in the history of the Show, we are postponing #RHSChelsea 2021 to take place in the autumn instead of spring, due to the worldwide pandemic. The Show will now run between 21-26 September.
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Just because we're approaching winter doesn't mean you have to give up on beautiful colour - these winter bedding plants prove that point!
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Congrats to @TheMontyDon, who has received an OBE recognising his services to horticulture, broadcasting and charity. 🎖.
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Happy #NationalHouseplantAppreciationDay 💚. At a time when we're spending more time at home than ever, houseplants are coming back into the limelight as wonderful ways to bring life to your home. We'd love to see what you're growing - show us below! .
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We're saddened to hear about the passing of Beth Chatto. She was a hugely influential gardener who inspired a generation to get growing. Her legacy lives on in the beautiful @BethChattoGdns, RHS gardens and landscapes around the world
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Thank you so much to everyone who visited the RHS Back to Nature garden at #RHSChelsea and for so many lovely comments. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and @davies_white will be co-designing a garden at our next London show #RHSHampton
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Congratulations to all of the 2023 #RHSChelsea Flower Show award winners 🥇 🥈 🥉 . Find the complete list of awards across all categories on our website
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Great news! A Spurge Hawk moth caterpillar, not thought to have been seen in Essex for nearly 150 years, has been spotted at @RHSHydeHall 🐛
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A beautiful sea of blue at the #RHSLondon Early Spring Plant Fair! See for yourself from 6pm tonight 🔵
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Today, we are marking the one year anniversary of the passing of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The curatorial team @RHSWisley created a wreath with plants from the garden, which our President @keithweed placed beneath an oak tree dedicated to the late Queen
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We are removing the final weeds and bugs control products in our shops and online – a process we’ve been doing for some time. By early May, RHS retail will only sell pesticide free plant protection products as part of our ongoing approach to garden as sustainably as possible.
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Thanks @TheMontyDon for your support: “I know from personal experience how gardening helps heal many mental & physical ills. When you are sad a garden comforts. When you are consumed by anxiety it will soothe you & when the world is dark & bleak it shines a light to guide you on"
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The winner of the People's Choice Award in the Artisan Garden category is. The @donkeysanctuary: Donkeys Matter! Congratulations Christina Williams, Annie Prebensen and team.
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Good morning from #RHSChelsea! The sun is shining and the gardens are looking fabulous - we'll be bringing you all the action from Press Day thoughout the day!
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As #RHSChelsea Flower Show closes its gates for another year, we want to know. What's been your highlight of the show? 🌸. (📷 This year's fabulous gate floral display by @FloristryVail)
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Happy #NationalGardeningWeek!. We're calling on the nation to share uplifting videos & images of your gardens, houseplants, allotments and even the trees and flowers that make you smile on your daily exercise to inspire everyone to keep gardening and #GrowAtHome
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The avenue of cherry trees (Prunus x yedoensis) leading up to the Welcome Building are in bloom at @RHSWisley 🌸. We’ll be sharing content from our gardens while they are closed so that everyone can stay connected and enjoy the beauty of nature and our gardens from afar.
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Waking up to the devastating news from Manchester this morning, all our thoughts are with those affected.
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What a stunning display on the main borders at @RHSHarlowCarr - Monarda, Echinops and Cotinus putting on a fine show!
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We wanted to share a few beautiful pictures of @RHSHarlowCarr in snow while it's closed today ❄️. When the garden opens again, we ask that all visitors follow government guidelines regarding staying in their local area for exercise. #WinterGardenDays
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Tune in to @BBCOne tonight at 8:30pm to see #ABerryRoyalChristmas with Mary Berry and The Duchess of Cambridge going behind the scenes at @RHSWisley. The Duchess gives Mary a tour of the new Back to Nature garden.
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We are honoured to have HM The Queen on our RHS #GreeningGreyBritain Garden at #RHSChelsea @RoyalFamily
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Some wise words about the physical and mental benefits of gardening from Alan Titchmarsh to kick off #NationalGardeningWeek 🌱 We'll be sharing Alan's top tips and other great advice to get the nation gardening this week, so keep an eye on our Twitter and #KeepGardening!
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Next week is #NationalGardeningWeek 🌱. Hear from a few familiar faces about why we need gardening now more than ever, and how you can get involved with National Gardening Week 🌱. #NationalGardeningWeek
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Yesterday we were delighted to welcome our new Patron King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the #RHSChelsea Flower Show. One of the highlights of their visit was being shown around the RHS No Adults Allowed Garden, designed by kids from Sulivan Primary School and Harry Holding
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We are so excited and proud that this week we will be opening the gates to the very first #RHSChatsworth Flower Show - who's joining us?
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The world’s greatest flower show is going digital to bring you an exciting line-up of world-leading designers, plant experts and practical gardening advice. Next week is Virtual #RHSChelsea!. See what's coming up next week: @MandGGarden
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Grow your own potato plants from potatoes you already have 🥔. Watch our step-by-step guide so you can #GrowAtHome. For further advice on growing potatoes, visit
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Who’s joining us at #RHSChelsea next week? . The show is packed full of inspirational ideas and innovative designs 🌸🌱
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This morning we welcomed the incredible Dame Judi Dench to @RHSWisley to open the 26th Flower Show! Here she is walking the fabulous floral red carpet designed by @SimonLycett
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A gorgeous plate of spring blossom from The Garden magazine's photo archives to brighten your morning 🌸. Each month The Garden contains exciting features for all RHS members, whatever their gardening interest. Find out more about the magazine:
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The RHS is delighted that once again our Patron Her Majesty The Queen will be visiting #RHSChelsea this year
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We’re pleased to confirm that @RHSWisley, @RHSHarlowCarr, @RHSHydeHall and @RHS_Rosemoor will remain open for visitors to enjoy during the new month-long lockdown across England. View the full statement here:
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Some of our upcoming RHS Shows may have been cancelled but you can still buy show-stopping plants directly from many specialist nurseries and growers online. Browse and buy from the nurseries that were due to take part in our shows with our guide:
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It's strawberry season! 🍓. Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits to grow, as they’re compact, ideal for containers and produce deliciously sweet berries . Looking to grow strawberries but not sure where to begin? Head over to our website
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We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded £4 million from @heritagelottery towards the development of our National Centre for Horticultural Science and Learning at @RHSWisley. Thank you #NationalLottery players.
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It's not only flowers and leaves that can provide amazing winter colour.
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Thank you @BBC for an amazing week of programs celebrating the #RHSChelsea Flower Show over the last decade, and for bringing the joy of gardening to our TVs at a time when we need it more than ever 🌼🌱
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A fabulous splash of autumn colour at Seven Acres Lake at @RHSWisley. Visit this weekend and experience all the picturesque scenery by the lake and throughout the gardens. 🍁🌿🍂 #AutumnGardenDays .
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After working as a botanical artist at @thebotanics, Lilian Snelling was employed by the RHS to illustrate over 700 plants for Curtis’s Botanical Magazine. She was awarded a Victoria Medal of Honour in 1955 & some of her paintings are in the @RHSLibraries art collection. #IWD2019
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We're adopting a change in the scientific name for rosemary after research has shown that is in fact a salvia. In technical terms it will now be known as Salvia rosmarinus, rather than Rosmarinus officinalis, but its common name – rosemary – is unchanged.
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The moment our Christmas tree at Waterloo opened up! Thanks to everyone who worked throughout the night to bring some festive joy to travellers through Waterloo this winter 🎄
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BREAKING NEWS: We are delighted to announce a new show for 2017 - RHS Chatsworth Flower Show! #RHSChatsworth
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Today marks the #SpringEquinox and the first day of spring. It’s also the #InternationalDayofHappiness, so what better time to share pictures of spring colour and celebrate how plants and gardening can keep our spirits high 🌼🌱. Share your signs of spring with #GrowThisSpring!
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The gates to #RHSChelsea are officially open for press day!. This year’s show is particularly special as we celebrate our Royal Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with floral tributes to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee.
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Enjoy the amazing colours as autumn starts to give way to winter at RHS Gardens - this is the time where Cornus and Salix start to come alive!
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