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TwitterRealising the potential of the community gardening movement in the UK.
In early 2025, the RHS set out to understand the scale, impact and needs of the UK’s diverse community gardening groups by launching the National Community Gardening Survey – the largest of its kind. The results have now been published and the numbers speak volumes. Over 2.5 million adults have taken part in community gardening in the past three years, and 14.7 million more say they’d love to get involved. Read their full article
Who are RHS?
RHS (the Royal Horticultural Society) are UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow.
Their mission is to be there on people’s lifelong journey with gardening – to bring happiness, health, stronger communities and a thriving natural world.
With 220 years of experience, they support gardeners of all ages with expert advice, community and schools projects, scientific research, professional qualifications, our five RHS Gardens, and events including the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Community gardens do more than grow plants – they grow pride, purpose and connection.
Community gardening groups empower people with new skills, and serve as a space for cultural exchange, intergenerational learning and friendship.25 They offer a welcoming environment for people to begin their gardening journey, or simply to belong.
