Keep Your Horticultural Career One Step Ahead in 2023!

The Royal Horticulture Society has been at the forefront of horticultural training for over 200 years. On the 1st December, annual applications for horticultural work-based training opened across all RHS gardens.

These are unique opportunities to grow hands-on skills and experience alongside experts, to prepare for life in industry, and are fully paid meaning no debt at the end of training.

One Year Professional Placements

All gardens are offering one-year Professional Work Placement (PWP) positions for those with some experience and an existing Level 2 horticultural qualification. 

As this is not a formal qualification, the full year can be spent immersed in the chosen specialism, really understanding the seasonality of the area of interest and honing skills working alongside experts.

There are a large number of specialist areas on offer including Edibles, Ornamental, Propagation and Community & Wellbeing. 

Watch the video to hear the benefits of applying and what you’ll learn.

Level 3 & Level 4 Diploma in Horticultural Practice

For those looking to grow knowledge and skills at a more senior level, then the Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma in Horticultural Practice at RHS Garden Wisley offers a formal qualification, providing students with an intensive learning experience over two years.

Entry eligibility are the same as the PWP, but with this programme students rotate around the garden learning about all areas of ornamental horticulture, whilst developing supervisory skills, including management practices, budgeting and communication.

Design & Build at RHS Chelsea

Students are actively involved a range of opportunities such as helping at RHS shows like Chelsea, designing and building a garden in the local community, visiting gardens, and managing their own allotment space. There are 10 opportunities available on the diploma programme, where student accommodation is available, so re-location is possible.

Image: Trainees tidying pond plants and water lilies in the Long Ponds at RHS Garden Wisley.: © RHS / Paul Debois

Save this Date!

The RHS are hosting a free virtual event on Thursday 12th January 2023 at 6.30 pm to help interested applicants discover everything they need to know about the diploma programme, and life as an employed student.

The evening will provide an overview of the programme, details of eligibility, accommodation, salary, how to apply, and an opportunity to hear speakers including Sue Moss - Head of Education and Learning, Sheila Das – Garden Manager, and current student’s on their experience to date, from what they are learning to what it is like living together in Wisley Village.

Two additional guest speakers, both alumni but at different stages in their career, will also talk about key skills gained and how it has helped them in their career.

Visit rhs.org.uk/hortdiploma for more information and to register.

Enter a Career in Horticulture

For those that love the outdoors but are new to horticulture, Level 2 Apprenticeships require no prior experience or qualifications.

These two-year, full-time apprenticeships are a mix of college (block-release) and work-place learning, and are available across all five gardens. RHS Garden Bridgewater are also offering one Level 2 Arboriculture Apprenticeship, so a head for heights is a must!

Applications for Diploma and PWP positions close on the 1 February 2023 and Apprenticeships close on 1 March, all positions start in August/September.

Email: schoolofhorticulture@rhs.org.uk

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Welcome to the exciting news platform for the Professional Plant sector. We are now well into our 10th Year and are very much regarded as THE trade website for all the latest news from Growers, Nurseries, Breeders and trade events around the globe (plus product manufacturers).

Our latest news library for 'Green Technology' is attracting fresh news content and sponsorship from this rapidly growing sector within horticulture. All Major Plant Trade Fairs are featured such as GrootGroenPlus, held in October.  

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Terrazza MC well supported at Bovimac Fair

Terrazza MC are delighted to report that their Italian distributor S.G.S srl was with A.R.A Ricambi at the BOVIMAC fair in Fiera Milenaria in Gonzaga.

Bovimac is the reference exhibition for the cattle breeding and agricultural mechanisation sector in northern Italy. They presented the Terrazza Geotex PRO® and the new E Weedee PRO®. www.terrazzamc.be

Fresh, Bold & Wild!

Matilda is an exciting new Cut flower from Benary.

Meet Matilda - Ptilotus exaltatus. She's a bit wild and a free spirit who loves being the centre of attention - the star of the show.

'Matilda' was launched at IFTF 2022 last month.

https://www.planteria.eu/news/2674/fresh-bold-wild

Attractive Display from Denolf in Zundert!

We were delighted to catch up with Willy De Nolf at GrootGroenPlus. This nursery continues to lead the way in their specialised programme of growing shrubs, conifers, hardy plants, climbing plants and trees in pots.

www.denolf.com

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'Must Have' this Truly Unique Addition!

Helichrysum Red Jewel is a truly unique addition to the Must Have Perennials collection.

This jewel toned beauty is one of four selections of Helichrysum amorginum from English gardener Chris Bowyer.

https://www.planteria.eu/news/2653/must-have-this-truly-unique-addition

Entering a New Era!

Salon du Végétal 2022 took place in September at the Parc Exhibitions in Angers, France.  

The 2022 edition was a redesigned and innovative Plant Fair which had a rich display of French plant material. This is now a biennial event with 2024 as the next scheduled date.

https://www.salonduvegetal.com/en/

Seiont Nurseries Review

Looking back to the 50th Four Oaks with Seiont Nurseries.

www.seiontnurseries.com 

 

Sustainable Coir Products! 

There is a solution for your substrate issues, right now! AJR EXIM Maayons are one of the best producers and exporters of Coco peat substrate or growing medium in South India.

Their wide selection of high quality and environmentally friendly products are both 100% organic and biodegradable. These include 4 x 5 KG Coir Potting Mix for the landscape and garden sector. 

info@maayons.com  www.maayons.com

New Landscape Show for 2023!

The new London based International Landscaping Fair in May 2023, is an event dedicated to introducing International suppliers to a UK audience of professional landscape buyers and designers. 

This is set to attract exhibits from nurseries and growers across Europe as well as hardscape suppliers and equipment manufacturers.  

https://londonlandscapefair.com/