Formally established in 1862, The Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc. was the first horticultural society founded in Australia, its precursor, The Agricultural & Horticultural Society having been formed in 1822 under the patronage of Governor Brisbane.
Affiliated and Kindred Societies in Australia and throughout the world link the RHS to a wide-ranging and prestigious horticultural community.
From the outset, the RHS has had Horticultural Judges as members. In order to standardise judging criteria, it was decided to produce a manual on judging. The first edition "The Horticultural Guide and Standard Referance Book" was produced in 1946. Second edition 1946. This was revised in 1958, 1970, 1985 and the latest, very expanded edition "Judging Standards and Guidelines for Horticultural Competitions and Exhibitions" was prepared in 2000.
A specialised book for Floral Art Jusges was produced in 1975 entitled "Floral Art Definitions and Judging Standards".
A revised edition, "Floral Art Referance ShowGuide" was printed in 1982, revised in 1986 and again in 1992. It was split into two parts "Western and Traditional Designs" in 1997 and revised in 2001. Part 2 "European Influenced Designs" was printed in 1998 and revised in 2002.
In accordance with our aim to encourage and promote standards of excellence, the RHS trains and supplies Accredited Judges to Horticultural Exhibitions and Competitions throughout NSW.
The benefits of Membership of the Society include:
+An informative quarterly journal Better Gardening in NSW is included in the annual membership fee. It includes information on our Floral Art Section.
AFFILIATED SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
As a RHS Affiliated Society you receive the following benefits:
The RHS encourages and promotes standards of excellence. The following publications are invaluable reference guides for your shows and competitions:
The RHS Floral Art Show Guide, Part 1 and Part 2.
The RHS Judging Standards and Guidelines for Competitions and Exhibitions.
The RHS will provide assistance with upgrading of general Horticultural Exhibitions and Conpetitions throughout NSW.
An informative quarterly journal, Better Gardening in NSW, will keep you in touch with horticultural news and activities throughout NSW, and provide widespread publicity for your Society, its shows and open days.
We can provide suggestions for interesting guest speakers and demonstrations.
Two Affiliated Societies' Days are hosted by the Committee of Management of the RHS annually.
A RHS Medal can be supplied (one per annum) to your Society for a prestige award at your show.
SNIPPETS OF NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
If you have something special to report about a member of your supporting society, well, here's the place that those snippets of news will be posted!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS who are recipients of the RHS of NSW Medals at various shows and events around the state:
MRS. JUDITH OYSTON - from Ingleburn Horticultural Society and Garden Club for 2009.
MRS ANNETTE WILCOX - Tenterfield Horticultural Society Inc for 2009.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL RECIPIENTS!
PROPOSED 2010 JUDGES TRAINING PROGRAMME
The Society is to commence a Judges Training Course, to the standards of the RHS of NSW. If you are interested, please register with the Judges' Convenor before 1st January, 2010 on Tel (02) 9744 0438.
For those interested in attending, an initial deposit of $50 is required.
Training will be undertaken at the Coogee-Randwick RSL Club, Carr Street, COOGEE on the following session dates and times.
The proposed dates and subjects to be covered are as follows:
