协会概况与历史沿革
挪威花园协会（Det norske hageselskap，原名 Selskabet Havedyrkningens Venner）成立于 1884 年 2 月 6 日，登记于挪威企业登记册 Brønnøysund，法人编号 874449202，类别为「Forening/lag/innretning」（社团／同业组织）。协会的最初设想可追溯到挪威作家 Henrik Wergeland，他于 1845 年成立了「Kaal- og Rotselskapet」，协会视为自身的前身。1939 年，协会正式更名为「Det norske hageselskap」并沿用至今。协会总部位于奥斯陆 Sandstuveien 60A（1184 OSLO），主要行政人员 7 人。
宗旨与组织架构
协会是一个全国性的、独立运作的非营利文化与环境组织，宗旨是推广园艺乐趣，传播可持续园艺、生物多样性以及绿色环境对健康益处的知识。运营资金主要来自会员会费，少部分来自公共拨款。目前约有 22,000 名会员，被组织在全国大约 270 个花园俱乐部（hagelag）之中，这些俱乐部再按区域合并为 18 个地区分会（regionavdelinger）。挪威国王 Harald 五世的王后 Sonja 是协会的皇家赞助人（Kongelig beskytterskap）。现任秘书长是 Tron Hirsti。
会刊《Norsk Hagetidend》
协会出版的会刊《Norsk Hagetidend》（Hagetidend）是挪威最大、历史最悠久的园艺杂志，每年出版 9 期。杂志最初于 1885 年以《Norsk Havetidende》之名创刊，刊载园艺报道、植物专题、园艺实用技巧、新品介绍以及挪威园艺活动日历。创刊主编为园艺师 Peter Nøvik，现任主编为 Birgitte Schinrud Skjerven。会员可获得纸质版或数字版，非会员也可在杂货店与报亭购买单期。协会网站与杂志栏目配合，覆盖阳台、露台、私家花园到公共绿地与文化景观等不同尺度的园艺话题。
会员福利与本地花园俱乐部
会员可享受的福利包括：9 期《Hagetidend》纸质或数字版杂志、一对一园艺专家答疑、本地花园俱乐部课程与讲座、植物种子交换、花园参观与社交活动、本地折扣与苗木市集，以及网上商店购书与园艺用品优惠。会费（参考 2025 年公开价目）：纸质加数字版年费 760 挪威克朗，数字版年费 660 挪威克朗，不含杂志年费 540 挪威克朗，同住家庭成员 135 挪威克朗。年度奖项方面，2025 年协会获得「年度园艺大使」（Årets hageambassadør）称号，Hvaler 花园俱乐部被评为 2025 年度俱乐部，Espen Skarphagen（Skarpihagen 博客作者）获 2026 年度园艺大使奖。
气候分区与全国访问花园网络
协会维护并公开发布《挪威气候分区图》（Klimasonekart），将全国划分为 H1–H8 共 8 个耐寒区，并标出不适合一般园艺的高山白区（生长季短于 110 天的区域），供会员选择适地植物。协会还运营全国访问花园（Besøkshager）网络，会员可前往经过认证的私人或公共花园参观交流。协会另设「Olaf Billes 花卉花园发展遗产基金」（Olaf Billes legat for blomsterhagens utvikling），用于资助推广花卉园艺的项目与个人，2026 年申请截止，11 月公布结果。协会的对外联系方式为 post@hageselskapet.no，邮寄地址 Postboks 53 Manglerud, 0612 Oslo。
Association Overview and History
The Norwegian Garden Society (Det norske hageselskap, originally Selskabet Havedyrkningens Venner) was founded on 6 February 1884 and is registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises (Brønnøysund) under organisation number 874449202 as a “Forening/lag/innretning” (association). The founding idea dates back to 1845, when poet Henrik Wergeland established “Kaal- og Rotselskapet,” regarded as the society’s precursor. The association was renamed Det norske hageselskap in 1939. Its head office is at Sandstuveien 60A, 1184 Oslo, with seven administrative staff.
Aims and Organisational Structure
The society is a nationwide, independent, non-profit cultural and environmental organisation whose purpose is to promote the joy of gardening and to communicate knowledge about sustainable horticulture, biodiversity and the positive health effects of green surroundings. Its operations are financed mainly by membership fees, with a small share of public grants. About 22,000 members are organised in roughly 270 local garden clubs (hagelag) grouped into 18 regional divisions (regionavdelinger). Queen Sonja of Norway serves as royal patron (Kongelig beskytterskap). The current Secretary General is Tron Hirsti.
Journal “Norsk Hagetidend”
The society publishes “Norsk Hagetidend” (also referred to as Hagetidend), Norway’s largest and longest-running gardening magazine, with nine issues per year. First issued in 1885 under the name “Norsk Havetidende,” the magazine covers garden reporting, plant portraits, practical horticulture, new products and a calendar of horticultural events across Norway. Its founding editor was gardener Peter Nøvik; the current editor is Birgitte Schinrud Skjerven. Members can choose a print or digital edition; non-members can buy single issues at grocery stores and kiosks. The society’s website complements the magazine and addresses gardening topics at every scale, from balconies and terraces to private gardens, public parks and cultural landscapes.
Member Benefits and Local Garden Clubs
Members receive nine issues of Hagetidend (print or digital), one-to-one expert answers to gardening questions, courses and talks at local garden clubs, seed exchanges, garden visits and social events, local discounts and plant markets, and access to the online shop selling books and gardening supplies. Reference 2025 fees: paper plus digital 760 NOK/year, digital only 660 NOK/year, no magazine 540 NOK/year, household member 135 NOK/year. Annual awards: the society itself received the 2025 “Garden Ambassador of the Year” (Årets hageambassadør) honour, Hvaler garden club was named 2025 Garden Club of the Year, and Espen Skarphagen (Skarpihagen blog) received the 2026 Garden Ambassador award.
Climate Zones and the National Visit-Garden Network
The society maintains and publicly distributes the Norwegian Climate Zone Map (Klimasonekart), dividing the country into eight hardiness zones H1–H8 and marking alpine white zones with growing seasons shorter than 110 days, helping members choose suitable plants. The society also operates a national Visit-Gardens (Besøkshager) network where members can visit certified private or public gardens. The “Olaf Billes Legacy for the Development of Flower Gardens” (Olaf Billes legat for blomsterhagens utvikling) provides grants for projects that promote flower gardening; the 2026 application deadline falls in the autumn with results announced in November. Contact: post@hageselskapet.no; postal address Postboks 53 Manglerud, 0612 Oslo.
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