Norwegian Horticulture Society

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The Norwegian Horticultural Society (Norwegian: Det norske hageselskap, often shortened to Hageselskapet) is an interest organisation in Norway.

It was established as Selskabet Havedyrkningens Venner in 1884. Its purpose is to promote gardening interests. It issues the magazine Norsk Hagetidend.[1] Chairman of the board is Ole Petter Vik,[2] and the organizational headquarters are in Oslo.[1] Queen Sonja of Norway has matronage over the society.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Det norske hageselskap". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
  2. ↑ "Landsstyret". Norwegian Horticultural Society. 17 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "Organisations under the patronage of HM The Queen". Norwegian Royal House. 8 January 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2010.

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