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Applications open for placements starting in September 2017
The HBGTP are offering 20 full time garden training placements starting in September. Within the training programmes, there are two alternative routes, known as streams. Stream 1 is delivered over one year and Stream 2…
Trainees complete their February Study Block
Our Stream 2 trainees have recently completed a high energy study block at Wrest Park. 27 HBGTP trainees arrived at Wrest Park for two weeks of practicals, lectures and exams! Well done to all those…
Apprenticeship opportunities at Kew
Apprenticeship in Botanical Horticulture Scheme 10 (2017-2019) 6 positions. Salary £14,765 (£14,040 + £725 book allowance) The two year Kew apprenticeship is an entry level position designed for individuals desiring a professional career at senior…
National Trust for Scotland vacancies
Closing date for all posts is 3rd February 2017. The National Trust for Scotland is Scotland’s leading conservation charity and its property portfolio includes some of the country’s finest gardens open to the public. Head…
Vacancy for a Gardener at Audley End
Gardener – Audley End House and Gardens Audley End dates from the early 17th century and comprises a Capability Brown landscape, an elaborate 19th century Parterre and a Victorian Kitchen Garden which is run to…
Sophie Cook attends International Wildlife Gardening conference
HBGTP Trainee Sophie Cook (Dyffryn Gardens): ‘I am particularly interested in bridging the gap between heritage gardening and wildlife conservation. This month the Natural History Museum held an international conference on Wildlife Gardening. I was…
Student Placements at Westonbirt Arboretum
We would like to promote the following vacancy from the Westonbirt Tree Team: Heritage Landscape Arborist 2017/18 12 month work based student placement within the Westonbirt Tree Team Forestry Commission, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum Westonbirt…
Vacancies at Great Dixter and Wrest Park
Two exciting horticultural vacancies have recently been brought to our attention: Senior Gardener, Wrest Park: details here Annual Salary of £19,291 with the potential to increase to £20,907 upon completion of all necessary training. Close…
Calling all great and historic gardens in the UK!
Are you interested in hosting a trainee gardener? We would like to invite Expressions of Interest from gardens for placements starting in September 2017. We specialise…
Heritage Module Tour of Oxfordshire Gardens
The HBGTP 2 year programme provides an additional 50 hours of learning focusing on the design and management of historic gardens. This Heritage Module consists of three field trips and a lecture series during the…
Trainee Seminar 2016
The 10th Trainee Seminar was held in West Sussex at Dunford House at the start of October. Over 40 trainees attended. This is a joint seminar with ourselves (HBGTP) and the Professional Gardeners’ Guild. This…
Experienced Gardener required for the gardens of Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
A vacancy has arisen at Hatfield House, following the departure of ex-HBGBS trainee Nereida Martin-Fabregas. For more details about the role, please click here. Hatfield House has been a good employer to a number of…
HBGTP Graduation Day
A splendid Graduation Awards Ceremony was held yesterday at English Heritage’s magnificent Grade 1 listed Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. Sixteen trainees graduated this year: nine from the 1-year placement programme and seven from the 2-year…
Meadow Management Internship at Sissinghurst Castle
On the 1st of August, three HBGTP trainees began a week’s Meadow Management Internship at Sissinghurst Castle Gardens. Hugh and Eleonora (training at Cliveden) and Vicky (training at Nymans) joined fellow horticultural trainees from Kew…
Biddulph Grange win Silver Medal at Tatton Park Show
Congratulations to Natalie Angus and rest of the team from Biddulph Grange! They received a silver medal for their innovative show garden at RHS Tatton Park Show. Natalie enjoyed spending time with her mentor, Leslie…
Trainee exchange between Osborne & Audley End
Mark and India recently visited Audley End in Essex on a week-long exchange from Osborne on the Isle of Wight. Whilst there, they took the opportunity to team up with Alison and Kate (our Audley…
Natalie’s Tulip Extravaganza
Natalie Angus, our trainee at Biddulph Grange, recently traveled to the Netherlands. She reports back below: In late April this year I was lucky enough to take a trip to the Netherlands to visit bulb…
Dene Wood appointed as new Head Gardener at Holkham Hall
Dene completed his one year placement at Chatsworth House (2011-12) and went onto take up a full time post in Chatsworth gardens team. He then joined the 12 strong garden team at Holkham Hall in…
Lawrence Wright wins Young Horticulturist of the Year
Ex-HBGBee Lawrence Wright wins Young Horticulturist of the Year. Lawrence completed his one year HBGBS placement at Chatsworth House (2013-14) and went on to undertake the Wisley Diploma. This is the third time Lawrence has…
Applications for September 2016 now closed
Update: Applications for placements in September 2016 are now closed. Many thanks to those who have applied – we have received a great response and are currently sifting the candidates before sending interview invitations. Interviews…
