Finalists head to Glasgow for Young Horticulturist of the Year decider
06 Apr 2012
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) has announced the finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition 2012.
Kent College secures grower sponsors for three-year management apprenticeship programme
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) has announced the finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition 2012.
The Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year contest has three regional finalists so far.
Ofsted has graded Plumpton College as good with many outstanding features.
Eight horticulture students have received hundreds of pounds worth of help with their training after winning educational bursaries.
South Staffordshire College has secured two large horticulture apprenticeship contracts with over 80 places for promising trainees.
The Institute of Horticulture has said its 2012 Young Horticulturist of the Year competition will be the biggest ever, with nearly 2,000 students or young people in the industry expected to take part.
The David Colegrave Foundation has given £7,000 to 15 students after receiving a record 31 applicants for grants.
Colleges report that young people are undeterred by rising costs but career movers feel the pinch.
The RHS is introducing changes to its master of horticulture qualification to reflect industry developments.



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