THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Inc.
Founded 1862
Our Patron: Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, Governor of NSW.
(Photo from NSW Government official site.)
The New South Wales Floral Emblem is the Waratah
In 2012 The Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc. will be celebrating its 150th anniversary (sesquicentenary). During the year, special events are planned for members and visitors to enjoy. Come share the celebrations with us!
For more information, please visit the special 150th anniversary page.
A celebratory rose, BENNELONG GOLD and Louisiana iris, BENNELONG RUBY, will be launched on 30 May 2012. Do you want to be one of the lucky people to obtain one? Contact us for more details.
The Society comprises approx. 38 affiliated Floral and Horticultural Societies, located all across the state of New South Wales, plus individual members. Affiliated Societies have either specific interest areas (Australian native plants, floral art, dahlias, roses, irises, hoyas and bromeliads) or are country town-based Societies with interests in all things horticultural. The Society speaks for many thousands of individuals who love horticulture.
A not-for-profit Association, the Society provides an annual floral/horticultural display at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and is involved with other events during the year.
Monthly meetings comprise both a horticultural guest speaker and a floral art demonstration on most occasions. Special themed meetings ('all things pumpkin' last October, for example) add to the friendly atmosphere of our monthly meetings.
So, whether you are 93 or 39 - why not consider coming to a meeting? Get to know the Society that thrives on being an integral part of 'things horticultural' in the State of New South Wales. Visitors are always welcome.
Our state floral emblem displayed at Government House, Sydney and featuring thousands of Waratah blooms.
This page was updated on 1 April, 2012
