Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland

The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland (RHSI), founded in 1816, is a charity, dedicated to promoting and improving the knowledge, skill and practice of horticulture, arboriculture and floral art while encouraging respect for the environment and creating a sense of community amongst our members. The vision of the RHSI is to foster and develop an appreciation and love of gardening in all its forms and thereby enrich the beauty and sustainability of our environment and national heritage.The RHSI is run by its members on a voluntary basis with membership spread throughout the island of Ireland.

The RHSI is, with the help of a team of volunteers, restoring the 3.5 acre walled garden at Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow.

The administrative headquarters of the RHSI are at Laurelmere Cottage, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, where another team of volunteers are creating a woodland garden.

Over 90 horticultural, gardening and floral art societies and clubs are affiliated to the RHSI. 

Members enjoy lectures, garden visits, floral art demonstrations, workshops, social occasions and tours and are kept up to date via the website, social media and regular email newsletters.  The RHSI publication 'The Journal' is published three times a year and mailed to all members and affiliate members.   The RHSI Partner Garden scheme offers free/reduced cost entry for RHSI members to beautiful gardens all over Ireland.