Editing Royal Horticultural Society (section)

==Education and training==
[[File:Royal Horticultural Society library - Senate House History Day 2019.jpg|thumb|Royal Horticultural Society Libraries at the Senate House History Day, 2019.]]
The RHS runs formal courses for professional and amateur gardeners and horticulturalists and also validates qualifications gained elsewhere (e.g. at [[Kew Botanic Gardens]]).<ref name=rhsed>{{cite web | title=RHS Qualifications | publisher=RHS | year=2014 | url=https://www.rhs.org.uk/Education-Learning/Qualifications-and-Training/RHS-qualifications | access-date=25 August 2014 | archive-date=11 April 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411213928/https://www.rhs.org.uk/Education-Learning/Qualifications-and-Training/RHS-qualifications | url-status=live }}</ref>

The RHS Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture aims to develop essential horticultural skills and to provide a foundation for further RHS practical qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. It is aimed at anyone who has an interest in plants and gardening.<ref name=rhsed />

Level 2 qualifications provide a basis for entry into professional horticulture, support career development for existing horticultural workers or can provide a foundation for further learning or training. There are separate theoretical- and practical-based qualifications at this Level and the RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture combines the theoretical- and practical-based qualifications.<ref name=rhsed /><ref name="experts"/>

Level 3 qualifications allow specialisation in the candidate's area of interest. They can offer proficiency for those looking for employment in horticulture, they can support further career and professional development for those already working in the field, or they can provide a basis for continued learning or training. As for Level 2, there are theoretical- and practical-based qualifications at Level 3 and a Diploma that combines both.<ref name=rhsed />

The Master of Horticulture (RHS) Award is the society's most prestigious professional horticultural qualification. It is of degree level and it is intended for horticultural professionals. The course allows for flexible study over a period of three years or more.<ref name=rhsed />

The RHS Campaign for School Gardening provides online inspiration, resources and advice to its members. With the help of teachers, volunteers and other school-gardening champions, they support millions of students in the UK, giving them the opportunity to grow plants, food and develop life skills.<ref name=rev1314 />