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Harry Watkins gives talk to HBGTP trainees

8 February, 2022

One of the benefits of being an HBGTP trainee is the opportunity to hear from leading members of the Horticultural world on a regular basis. Our trainees recently enjoyed an online presentation from Harry Watkins,…

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Merry Christmas from the HBG Training Programme!

17 December, 2021

Festive best wishes to all. Elinor and Anna will be on leave for Christmas from Friday 17th December until Tuesday 4th January. Here’s a snowy picture of Wrest Park in the meantime!    

Joint Trainee Seminar held with PGG

12 November, 2021

Our new HBGTP trainees recently spent a weekend visiting gardens in Sussex and attending lectures and workshops with fellow trainees from the MacRobert Trust and the PGG. Activities included a public speaking masterclass, a quiz,…

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Congratulations to our completing trainees!

31 August, 2021

We would like to congratulate our HBGTP trainees who have now completed their traineeships with us. They are: Stewart Turtill (Audley End) Jennifer Warner (Audley End) Lewis Belcher (Birmingham Botanics) Emily Hall (Osborne) Nadya Pearson…

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Study Tour to the Midlands

14 July, 2021

We recently took our 10 current HBGTP trainees on a weekend tour of gardens in the West Midlands. Accommodation was provided by Pershore Horticultural College. Gardens visited included: Sezincote Kenilworth Castle Ryton Organic Gardens Hanbury…

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Tom Wright gains Gardens Conservation qualification

25 August, 2020

Tom Wright, one of our HBGTP trainees at Osborne House and Gardens on the Isle of Wight, has recently completed a course on the Conservation of Historic Gardens taught by Dr Audrey Gerber. This was…

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A Snapshot of Life at Ness Botanic Gardens

7 April, 2020

Before the COVID-19 lockdown began, our trainee Mike Roberts gave an interview to the Gentian, the magazine for members of Ness Botanic Gardens. Here is the article for you to enjoy:

Vacancy for an Apprentice at Belsay

13 January, 2020

English Heritage are currently advertising for an Apprentice Gardener at Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens: https://www.horticulturejobs.co.uk/job/334924/apprentice-gardener-belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/?LinkSource=PremiumListing This 2-year role is an amazing opportunity to be part of an ambitious project to revitalise one of England’s most…

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Trainee Seminar held in Sussex

30 October, 2019

Our new HBGTP trainees spent this weekend visiting gardens in Sussex and attending lectures and workshops with fellow PGG and MacRobert Trust trainees. Activities included an Experts Panel and a quiz on horticulture. Many thanks…

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23 New HBGTP Graduates!

24 September, 2019

Friday 30th August saw 23 talented horticulturalists graduate from the Historic and Botanic Garden Training Program (HBGTP) at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire. Sunshine and scones greeted the graduates and their families, industry professionals and representatives from…

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Anthony Callan’s Trip to Canada

5 August, 2019

In May 2019, Anthony Callan, who previously spent a year at Trentham Gardens as an HBGTP trainee, traveled to Canada with the support of the RHS and Merlin Trust. Anthony spent 10 days working at…

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Stream 2 Trainees Victorians Heritage Module

Stream 2 Trainees Victorians Heritage Module

25 July, 2019

Our Stream 2 trainees recently spent a weekend visiting Victorian gardens in the Midlands, as the conclusion to their final Study Block with Capel Manor. The trip was led by Michael Klemperer, English Heritage’s Senior…

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HBGTP trainees at Chelsea Flower Show

11 June, 2019

On Friday 24th May, seven of our trainees were lucky enough to attend the RHS Young People’s Breakfast at Chelsea Flower Show. The event was compered by Adam Frost of Gardeners’ World, with talks from…

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Stream 1 Trainees Study Tour 2019

22 May, 2019

We recently took our 15 Stream 1 trainees on a tour of gardens in the West Midlands. Accommodation was provided by Pershore Horticultural College. Gardens visited included: Sezincote Hidcote Kiftsgate Compton Verney Hanbury Hall Witley…

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Stream 2 trainees attend Study Block at Wrest Park

21 February, 2019

Our second year Stream 2 trainees recently spent 2 weeks at Wrest Park studying towards their RHS Level 3 Diplomas with tutors from Capel Manor College. During the second week, they sat exams and undertook…

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Oxford trainees visit Wales

5 February, 2019

Our two HBGTP trainees from Oxford Botanic Garden, Robert Taite and Emma McFarline, recently paid a visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales. They were hosted by apprentices Jen Keyte and Ben Wilde, who…

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Merry Christmas to all!

20 December, 2018

We would like to send a Christmas message to all of our trainees and partners. Thanks for all of your hard work this year! Here is a festive photo of Rowallane, Northern Ireland, taken by…

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Joint Trainee Seminar

28 November, 2018

At the end of October, our 17 new HBGTP trainees travelled to Pullborough in Sussex. They were joined by trainees from the Professional Gardeners Guild scheme and the MacRobert Trust. The trainees spent a very…

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Graduation Ceremony at Wrest Park

3 October, 2018

August 29th 2018 saw both Stream 1 and Stream 2 HBGTP trainees graduate in beautiful sunshine at Wrest Park. This is our third graduation ceremony, with 14 out of 22 trainees attending with friends and…

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