RHS membership

I understand that for several years now, the society has been aware of the feelings of gardeners in the northern areas. There has always been such vast numbers of very keen and experienced gardeners there. Perhaps, I don't know but I can imagine the feelings of some eg; Why pay for membership when I am limited to taking part etc. I fully support the society in such ventures.

 

So it's now July 2019 and I agree with all that GC members have mentioned. Without doubt the RHS is a worlwide recognised authority on all aspects of horticulture. As a registered charity, it is always holding out the begging bowl. I pay my annual subs via direct debit plus a monthly contribution. To me, this is a small token of my appreciation to the Society for the grand work they do, and the teaching side.

Even to members, very little is known about the RHS scientific departments.

Communication between members and the society, really is junior school level. A couple still bug me. I once wrote and requested, the cost of becoming a life fellow. I think the reply stated £1000 I replied, but I have been a fellow/member for the past fortitwo years. No reply. Then about a year or two ago. I received an email. Dear Member. On behalf of the RHS we are so pleased that you you have enjoyed your membership of the past five years. I did reply. Read my lips.

The monthly journal is good when featuring a two page spread of individual plants. The boredom comes when reading issue after issue so & so's page. I often ask myself. Do these contibutors get paid??????????

Back now to the snobby bits. So so sad but. Over the years the society has become very much. 'The Club' much resembling the masters and the peasants. As I see it, lot's of brown nosing.

Will it change. I doubt it. Never mind. perhaps the day will come, when you plant a spud and get an orchid. Enjoy what you have.