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Former HBGTP trainee becomes National Trust’s first ever scholar
One of our recent graduating HBGTP trainees, Claire Margetts, has recently become the National Trust’s first ever horticultural scholar. Claire spent her HBGTP placement at Aberglasney Gardens before graduating in August 2022. Claire has now…
Trainee Seminar 2022
This year’s Trainee Seminar was held in West Sussex where our new HBGTP trainees spent four jam packed days visiting gardens, attending seminars and taking part in group activities. The seminar was attended with fellow…
As one placement year ends, another begins
We would like to congratulate our 2021-22 trainees who have recently completed their traineeships with us. They are: Adam Reeve (Wrest Park) Bronte Allsop-Vale (Aldourie Castle) Claire Margetts (Aberglasney) Daniel Liston (Wrest Park) Ellis Gant…
South Oxfordshire Study Tour
We recently took our 14 current HBGTP trainess on a weekend tour of spectacular gardens around South Oxfordshire. The study tour was kindly funded by The Royal Horticulture Society. The gardens visited included: Le Manoir…
Harry Watkins gives talk to HBGTP trainees
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,…
Merry Christmas from the HBG Training Programme!
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
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,…
Congratulations to our completing trainees!
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…
Study Tour to the Midlands
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…
Tom Wright gains Gardens Conservation qualification
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…
A Snapshot of Life at Ness Botanic Gardens
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
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…
Merry Christmas from the HBGTP Team!
Trainee Seminar held in Sussex
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…
23 New HBGTP Graduates!
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…
Anthony Callan’s Trip to Canada
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…
Stream 2 Trainees Victorians Heritage Module
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…
HBGTP trainees at Chelsea Flower Show
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…
Stream 1 Trainees Study Tour 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…
Stream 2 trainees attend Study Block at Wrest Park
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…
