No matter your age or background, everyone should have the right for gardening to be a way of life, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have plants, you are a gardener
Each and every person forms a unique bond with nature and, as a result, gardens in their own way. Select the category that most reflects the type of gardener you are for inspiration to enhance your journey: Beginner | Child | School | Young person | Budget-friendly | Planet-friendly | Allotmenteer | Urban and indoor | Community | Wellbeing | Health conditions | Access needs
Explore our step-by-step guides to the basics
No garden? No problem. Even tiny spaces have the potential to bring you gardening joy
See eight simple activities for kids
Find out how children can benefit from nature
Safe plants for connecting with the natural world
We’re encouraging all schools to sign up for free to the RHS Campaign for School Gardening
Volunteer at one of our RHS Gardens
Discover our top five plants for students
Explore pathways into horticulture
Tips to ease the pressure on your wallet
Find out how to make a low-cost garden to love
Discover seven ways to save the pennies
Everything you need to know about the process
Reduce, reuse, recycle and reinvest
Learn how to cope with water shortages and more
Changing lives as well as improving diets
Even the tiniest spaces can give you tasty crops
Discover the best fruit and veg to start with
Grow lots of great food for friends and family
Read an extract from the book, published by DK
Discover our selection of easy-care plants
Showing that gardening is for everyone
Supporting Ukraine’s growing mental health...
Dr Suzanne Moss looks at the lives of four...
Keep your garden safe and fun for pets to explore
See how being outside helps your wellbeing
The supporting role gardening plays for...
How one man rediscovered his passion
Get the most out of your gardening experience
How to make a garden more accessible
See our advice on how you can adapt and still enjoy gardening
Reduce or eliminate risk by using appropriate protective clothing and equipment
Plan your visit depending on your requirements
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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.
