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Horticulture sector failing to communicate employer brands
Nearly one in four (24%) horticulture employees believe their employer does not communicate its brand effectively, according to a new study.
Horticuture students represent UK in HortOlympics
A team from Norfolk college Easton and Otley will be travelling to Estonia to represent the UK in a horticultural skills challenge.
Commercial horticulture benefits through award of BPOA Peter Seabrook Bursary
Student James Pike, has won a £1,000 British Protected Ornamentals Association - Peter Seabrook Bursary.
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What does it take to be a great leader in horticulture?
Is it your dream to lead a public horticulture institution one day? Longwood Gardens outside Philadelphia, USA, is looking for high-potential future leaders to join its fellows programme.
What makes the National Trust a special place to work?
As part of Horticulture Jobs' Wonderful Workplaces initiative, we spoke to four National Trust gardeners to uncover what they think makes the organisation a great place to work.
CV Tips
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Head Gardener
Luss Estates Company Luss, Argyll & Bute
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Deputy Head Groundsperson / Propogation Manager
Huntingdon Town Council Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
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Garden Supervisor and Senior Gardener
English Heritage Ponteland, Northumberland
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Senior Gardener
English Heritage Eltham, London (Greater)
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Assistant Head Gardener at Cadogan
Cadogan Estates Chelsea, London (Greater)
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Plant passport goal is written confirmation penalties won't be enforced
'Be pragmatic' over plant passports, Defra urged
Peat will be available "for years to come" as Responsible Sourcing Scheme nears launch
Former Tesco boss Terry Leahy backs garden centre industry
West Six Garden Centre houseplant room sees strong trading start
Dutch model to be used to ask UK Government for horticulture subsidies
Career Profiles
Features
Sargent's solutions - tips on how to optimise your application for a gardening job
Making your job application stand out can be key to landing a senior or head gardener position, Alan Sargent explains.
Horticulture education update - staying on course
Raised levels of investment in horticulture education and increased student take-up is welcome news for the industry, says Rachel Anderson.
Most read
Plant passport goal is written confirmation penalties won't be enforced
'Be pragmatic' over plant passports, Defra urged
Peat will be available "for years to come" as Responsible Sourcing Scheme nears launch
Former Tesco boss Terry Leahy backs garden centre industry
West Six Garden Centre houseplant room sees strong trading start
Dutch model to be used to ask UK Government for horticulture subsidies