Royal Horticultural Society giving them the opportunity to grow plants, food and develop life skills. The society honours certain persons with the Victoria Medal of Honour who are deemed by its Council to be deserving of special recognition in the field of horticulture. Other medals issued by the society include the Banksian, Knightian and Lindley medals, named after early officers of the society. It awards Gold, Silver-gilt, Silver and Bronze medals to exhibitors at its Flower Shows. The Veitch Memorial Medal, named after James Veitch, is awarded annually to persons of any nationality who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement and
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Pennsylvania Horticultural Society The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a nonprofit organization whose programs connect people to horticulture, and works collaboratively to create beautiful, healthy and sustainable communities. It is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHS was founded in 1827 "to establish a Horticultural Society in the City of Philadelphia for the promotion of this interesting and highly influential branch of Science." PHS's best known activities include the Philadelphia Flower Show, street tree planting and tree care, community gardening, and public beautification. The Philadelphia Flower Show is the world's longest-running and largest indoor flower show. PHS gardening and greening programs bring