The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, in conjunction with the Industry’s Trailblazer Group has launched a major review of apprenticeships for Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in England. The review will recommend changes to our existing...
A two year horticultural traineeship is available with Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society at their fabulous arts and crafts garden – York Gate Garden in Leeds. If you can say yes to the following questions then apply! Are you over 18...
Dispose of unwanted plants responsibly and wash your boots are the key messages of this week’s Invasive Species Week (13-17 May). Invasive plant and animal species are one of the biggest causes of global nature loss and species extinctions. They are estimated to...
It began in January with thousands of entrants from across the UK and Ireland each competing for the title Young Horticulturalist of the Year and the £2500 Percy Thrower Travel bursary. After heats and regional finals, the final eight met at Kew to decide the overall...
A survey investigating what skills the UK’s ornamental sector will need in the future is being carried out, to provide insight into potential training and resource gaps. According to a report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by the Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable...
