Ruislip Central Horticultural Society is a membership-based, non-profit organisation dedicated to all things horticultural.
The RCHS has a long and impressive history. Established in 1949 on the theme of ‘the encouragement and improvement of the best fruit, the most choice flowers and the most useful culinary vegetables‘, the Society has continued to promote all aspects of horticulture.
Whilst we cherish our history, the Society strives to maintain a modern outlook, helping to promote horticulture to the next generation of gardeners and horticulturists. We are always working hard to bring in young blood to the society, to create a future generation that can carry forward the satisfactions of mother nature
The Society acts as a valuable resource to its members on horticultural matters, as well as organising flower shows, talks and events. The RCHS promotes the interests of garden and allotment cultivators, bringing people together who have similar interests, to share experience and knowledge. The society also incorporates a specialist Cactus Section, which holds its own events and meetings, and also has a great part to play in our three shows each year. Membership to the RCHS includes access to all Cactus Section events. It also includes access to the Eastcote Horticultural Society trading centre. See drop down menu above for details.
Membership is open to all, with the group being based around the Ruislip, Uxbridge and Pinner areas. We have members from areas as far as Hayes, Northwood, Moor Park and Watford.
The annual membership fee is a nominal £5, with all proceeds being directed back into the Society.
RCHS Latest News
Updated regularly
Forthcoming Events – not to be missed!
Unfortunately we have started the long descent into shorter days, longer nights and Christmas! The RCHS can take your mind of the inevitable with the forthcoming events: The Autumn Show, Saturday, 7th September at the Great Barn, Ruislip. The...
Maple Lodge Nature Reserve – a local hidden treasure
A chance for 16 members to have a guided tour of the Maple Lodge Nature Reserve. This will take place on Tuesday, 16th July starting at 1.30pm. There is no charge but there is an opportunity to make a donation to the Maple Lodge Charity if you so...
Summer Show Report
The Report, Photographs and the Results can now be found under the Show Reports. See tab at the top of web page.
Summer Show this Saturday, 15th June
This time last year there was no rain just very high temperatures and this year too much rain just before the show! A Show Manager's lot is not a happy one....however a reminder that the deadline for all those entries is Wednesday, 12th June at 8pm. Please...
June 15th Summer Show Deadline for Entries
This is an appeal for members to enter their plants, craft and domestic items for the Summer Show which takes place on Saturday, 15th June. Everything that is entered showcases the Society to the wider public and the Show always attracts new members. This...
A big thank you
On behalf of the RCHS committee many thanks to our members who donated plants for our plant sale last Saturday, 25th May. The weather was perfect and a steady flow of residents and members of the RCHS ensured that the Society not only gained new members, sold some...
Renovation of Cheney Farmhouse and Garden – Tuesday 21st May
This Tuesday, our monthly talk will be on the history of Cheney Farmhouse and the work to renovate the garden to match the period of the property. The talk will be given by the owners and fellow members of the RCHS Simon and Maria Engwell. This is a...
Plants needed!
On Saturday, 25th May, members or the RCHS committee will be in the courtyard outside 11- 15 High Street in Ruislip . This is at the St Martins end of Ruislip. The intention is to raise awareness of the Society and gain new members and members of the...
Healing Plants, Tuesday, 23rd April
After the exertions of the long Easter Bank holiday take time to relax and listen to Jenny Jones talk about healing plants, their place in history and their relevance today. Jenny Jones is a volunteer at Kew Gardens, who, on her last visit to the RCHS gave a...
Forthcoming Events 2019
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Dec8Sun13:30 RHS Wisley Christmas GlowRHS Wisley Christmas GlowDec 8 @ 13:30 – 19:00
This coach trip takes place on Sunday, 8th December. The coach will leave St Martins Approach car park, Ruislip, HA4 7DQ at 1.30 pm and will leave Wisely at 7pm returning to Ruislip. The ticket[...]Dec17Tue14:00 Christmas Demonstration led by W...Christmas Demonstration led by W...Dec 17 @ 14:00 – 17:00Details to be found on website nearer the date.