Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
🌿Library Talk: An Introduction to English Herbals
Drop into the library at 11am for a fascinating 15 minute talk on the history of English #Herbals! Meet Gerard, Culpeper and Salmon and explore their world of plants, potions, and potatoes.
📅31 Jan
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Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
We're doing the first survey of our library users for some years and we would love to hear what you think of our services.
Follow the link below to take part.
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Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Step inside London's horticultural treasure trove! Explored the @The_RHS Lindley Library with @RHSLibraries, home to the first urban gardening book (1722) and stunning botanical art. Did you know it's open to everyone? #GardenHistory #RHSLibrary #Horticulture
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Which plant resembles a rock? Why is it offensive to offer a daffodil?
To answer these questions and more, join ‘Horti Curious’ author Ann Treneman at the RHS Lindley Library from 6:30pm on 26 November to discover the wonderfully weird world of botany: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lindley-l…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
From deadly dapperlings to weeping widows, discover the fascinating world of fungi with Sandra Lawrence, author of 'The Magic of Mushrooms', in our upcoming talk 'Fungus and Folklore' at the RHS Lindley Library on 13 November 🍄
Find out more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lindley-l…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Back @The_RHS @RHSLibraries teaching part 2 early modern and baroque gardens.
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Now open at @RHSWisley: Nature's Medicine - The Making of a Modern-Day Herbal 🌱
Co-created by @WaltonCharity volunteers, creative practitioner Anna Jones, and the RHS, this exhibition explores mental and physical wellbeing benefits of gardening.
rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/vi…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
We're marking apple-picking season with these beautiful botanical illustrations by William Hooker (1779-1832) 🍏
Before the invention of photography, the RHS commissioned botanical art to help identify and record different varieties. Find out more: rhs.org.uk/education-learnin…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
The RHS Lindley Library's live events are back! From medieval gardening to creating your own botanical art prints, there's something for everyone this autumn.
Discover all of the RHS Lindley Library's upcoming events, talks and workshops: eventbrite.co.uk/o/rhs-lindl…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Drop into the RHS Lindley Library on your lunch break to step back in time into the world of Georgian gardening as well as to discover an 18th century book dedicated to printed plants.
Discover all of the upcoming events in our autumn calendar: eventbrite.co.uk/o/rhs-lindl…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
There are only a few tickets left for Tuesday's masterclass on urban veg growing with @clevewest and @sheilathedas! 🥕
Get yours before they go:
eventbrite.com/e/lindley-lat…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
We're at @RoyEntSoc #Ento24 talking about the research and outreach of @The_RHS Entomologists and Plant Heath Team...come and see the amazing gift from 1954 found in the @RHSLibraries archives.
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Calling all amateur detectives 🔍
The RHS Lindley Library is looking to identify the 16 unnamed men in its collection of ‘cartes de visite’ (photo calling cards) of 19th century horticulturists. Could you help us identify the missing men?
Find out more: rhs.org.uk/education-learnin…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Horticultural Advisor Chris Taylor is in the #RHSClinic hot seat today from 12-2pm!
Whether you need a plant identification or tips on ensuring your flowers thrive, post your questions and queries below for his expert answers 🌱
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
.@rhslibraries has published a new collection of Victorian calling card photographs online - can you spot your ancestor? 🌷
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Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Come and join our team at @RHSWisley !
We're looking for a volunteer for Sundays in the library. A great chance to get our collection used by members and visitors, meet people and be a part of our Wisley team!
More info here:
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Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Come and work with us and our fabulous collections! Exhibition Co-ordinator role @RHSLibraries
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Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
This weekend why not party 16th century style? In these scenes from Hieronymus Bock’s herbal ‘De Stirpium’ (1552) villagers get a bit too merry under grape vines and dance around a lime tree to the skirl of bagpipes.
#WoodcutWednesday
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Join us on Friday 26th July 11am at @RHSWisley for a hydrangeas talk and tour. The Library team will take you through the history of hydrangeas and follow up with a garden tour seeing some of the fabulous hydrangeas at Wisley.
More info here:
rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/vi…
Royal Horticultural Society Libraries retweeted
Last chance to apply to become our new Welcome Desk Volunteer at the Lindley Library in London!
Perks include free access to RHS gardens, and discounts in RHS shops, garden centres and cafes. 😍
Find out more and apply by Friday 26 July: app.betterimpact.com/PublicE…







































