The Norwegian Horticultural Society (Norwegian: Det norske hageselskap, often shortened to Hageselskapet) is an interest organisation in Norway.
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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
edit- ^ a b Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Det norske hageselskap". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
- ^ "Landsstyret". Norwegian Horticultural Society. 17 June 2011.
- ^ "Organisations under the patronage of HM The Queen". Norwegian Royal House. 8 January 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
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