How did you get started in the industry? I was the very first employee of Mr Fothergill's Seeds in 1978. I'd always enjoyed gardening so I jumped at the chance to join this new company as a management trainee. It grew rapidly and I had seven happy years there before moving to Unwins, where I spent...
- How did you get started in the industry? The Leisure Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) advertised for a company secretary in the Daily Telegraph and I applied and got through the selection process. I started on 1 October 2011 and had a three-month handover from (former LOFA secretary) Richard...
- How did you get started in the industry? On returning to the UK after living in Europe, I started to source and grow vegetables and seasonal produce unavailable in UK shops. I began to share this passion with others which led to the establishment of Original Touch World Garden Seeds. - What...
- How did you get started in the industry? I always wanted to be David Bellamy when I was a kid, so I did a botany degree, but ended up as a minister. About 25 years ago, I started to write about self-sufficiency. Now we are opening a cookery school linked to self-sufficiency and growing courses....
How did you get started in the industry? Through Focus. I was an indoor horticulture buyer at the DIY chain before its demise and before that I was a buyer for other categories. I was at Focus for 13 years and am passionate about retail. What advice would you give to others starting out?...
How did you get started in the industry? I did part-time work after school at the age of about 12 at a local nursery. Slowly, the job developed, and so did my interests in plants and machinery and the love of working outside. When I left school I went to Pershore College to gain various qualifications....
- How did you get started in horticulture? I used to be a bank manager in a big High Street bank and was made redundant. I like gardening and art and so decided to retrain to do a job I love as opposed to just one where you earn money. I started an HNC garden design course in 2008 at Pershore College...
How did you get started in your career? My horticultural career began around seven years ago through an initial appointment at Growth Technology. Since then, I have had numerous roles in the company. I have a background in media and cultural studies that began with my degree and recently obtained...
- How did you first get started in horticulture? My previous job working in the City came to a close when the company was sold. I took some time off to spend with my partner and our new son, before starting a new career in the at North One Garden Centre. - What does your typical day involve?...
How did you get started in the industry? Having previously worked for property consultancy Quinton Edwards, I have always dealt closely with clients who were looking into garden centres. This in time helped me develop my own interest in this area of the retail industry. What advice would you give...
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