RHS Libraries and Collections

We hold the world’s finest collection of books and printed materials on gardening and outstanding collections of archives, photography and botanical art. Whether you are a beginner gardener or an expert, we have everything you need to read, learn and grow.

Christmas closure notice: Our libraries will be closing over the Christmas period. The RHS Harlow Carr and RHS Wisley libraries will be closed from Thursday 19 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025, while the Lindley Library will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 to Monday 6 January 2025. If you have any queries during this period, please email [email protected], but response times may vary depending on staff availability.

RHS Digital collections
Explore our collections spanning over 500 years of gardening history and science
Digital dig
Uncovering Britain’s lost plant nurseries
Carte de Viste collection

A new collection explores this most Victorian curiosity

A new RHS heritage catalogue
RHS collections easier than ever to access online
RHS Lindley Library Winter Events
Hear informative talks and take part in hands-on workshops
Top 10 gardening books for children
Get children into gardening with books to grow their curiosity
RHS Digital collections
Explore our collections spanning over 500 years of gardening history and science
Digital dig
Uncovering Britain’s lost plant nurseries
Carte de Viste collection

A new collection explores this most Victorian curiosity

A new RHS heritage catalogue
RHS collections easier than ever to access online
RHS Lindley Library Winter Events
Hear informative talks and take part in hands-on workshops
Top 10 gardening books for children
Get children into gardening with books to grow their curiosity
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The RHS is home to the finest gardening heritage collection in the world. As well as rare and modern books, the RHS collection includes botanical art, photography, herbarium specimens, archive material, nursery catalogues and objects. The collection is available to all, and can be consulted online or in person.

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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.