National Trust offers new diploma
02 Mar 2012
The National Trust for Scotland is to offer budding horticulturists a new two-year diploma in heritage gardening.
Land-based education provider Bicton College will use a visit from education secretary Michael Gove on 11 May as an opportunity to promote the importance of vocational qualifications.
The National Trust for Scotland is to offer budding horticulturists a new two-year diploma in heritage gardening.
Wyevale East Nurseries winner to design small garden for RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
The RHS is introducing changes to its master of horticulture qualification to reflect industry developments.
The BBC has launched a search for the a young gardener who will be "a true ambassador for their trade" in a series to air later this year.
The 20th Young Horticulturist of the Year competition heats are complete.
Reaseheath College is bucking the cutbacks trend by launching a foundation degree in horticulture leadership and innovation.
Scottish horticulturists were among those awarded at the recent Lantra Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards.
Trainee gardener Fiona Braithwaite has scooped a City & Guilds medal for excellence award in recognition of her work in the land-based sector.
There are 19 full-time paid posts available this year throughout the UK under the Historic & Botanic Garden Bursary Scheme (HBGBS).



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