Hadlow College begins local apprentice search
25 May 2012 | by Gavin McEwan
Kent College secures grower sponsors for three-year management apprenticeship programme
National Trust for Scotland has launched a two-year diploma in heritage gardening to beef up the practical skills of fledgling staff.
Kent College secures grower sponsors for three-year management apprenticeship programme
University of Leeds struck gold at Chelsea Flower Show for bringing the stolid world of scientific research to life with an environmental garden and bee-friendly hat.
Writtle College has won a silver award for a Chelsea garden showing visitors to the event including Jerry Hall and Sir Cliff Richard how to grow their own at home.
Scottish Agricultural College and Scottish land-based colleges Elmwood, Oatridge and Barony are set to merge to combine their expertise.
Local school children in Kent lent a hand in turning apples into apple juice at the Living Land event held at the Kent Showground in Detling earlier this month (9 May).
The London College of Garden Design is running a one-day speed sketching course for garden designers.
Whether maintaining parks, sports grounds or trees, the sector offers a wealth of opportunities, Graham Clarke reports.
Designing a garden or building a landscape requires vision, practical skill and sound business sense, says Sarah Engerran.
The buoyant production horticulture and retail sectors offer a wealth of opportunities for keen individuals, Graham Clarke explains.
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