Career

[daisydaisy]

Hiaa...just thinking towards the future as i soon need to choose some options for 6th form..just wondering what careers are out there to do with horticulture and a bit about them??? I really have NO clue what to do other than the things i enjoy

Thanks x

[Capsid]

Sparsholt college is a good place to start.

[lynda66]

or this one, Myerscough College Home the main site is in preston, though i know they have a place in manchester, though, not sure what they do there

[tootles]

I wanted to go to Cirencester (agricultural college) but my folks wouldn't let me......
(grrrrrr)
Good luck with finding what you want.

[seasprout]

This is the best Horticultural college with in the UK.

Warwickshire College - Pershore College

I went to Cannington College, Bridgewater in Somerset.

I have City & Guilds, National Certificate in Horticulture, Advanced National Certificate in Horticulture, Higher National Diploma in Horticulture..and the Money is rubbish.


All the best, and good luck.

[daisydaisy]

Where did Alan Titchmarsh begin... haha i wish

[Snadger]

This is the best Horticultural college with in the UK.

Warwickshire College - Pershore College

I went to Cannington College, Bridgewater in Somerset.

I have City & Guilds, National Certificate in Horticulture, Advanced National Certificate in Horticulture, Higher National Diploma in Horticulture..and the Money is rubbish.


All the best, and good luck.

Showoff!!!!

PS Does my 25 yards swimming certificate count for anything?

[SarzWix]

This is an interesting article about careers in Horticulture Unearthing the facts about the blooming business of horticulture - Magazines, Student - The Independent

They mention a college in Cheshire Reaseheath Horticulture Courses

Horticultural Therapist sounds like a fascinating job

[Two_Sheds]

Titch went to Hertfordshire horti college (not that it really matters, you should choose a course and college that suits you); About Alan

[seasprout]

I have City & Guilds, National Certificate in Horticulture, Advanced National Certificate in Horticulture, Higher National Diploma in Horticulture..and the Money is rubbish.


All the best, and good luck.

Dont get me wrong, i loved my time at college, but it can leave you broke.
And you still have to get a job, the problem is employers need you to have practical experience & qualifications these days and its had to get experience if they dont employ you.

I suggest you look at National Diploma Courses, they (used) to have a large part of practical work within the course.

Also the National Trust have set up there own tailored courses for their own employees, but i guess it all depends on what type of work you want to do.

I do know the higher up the ladder you go, the less practical horticulture you get to do.

[Two_Sheds]

There's nothing like practical work experience ... you've got to get out and do the work, even if it's unpaid, to build up your CV.
Doing old ladies gardens for free, whatever. Take photos of your work, note down references, keep letters of praise etc ... it all helps. Anybody can get a college certificate (I've got a very average degree, it's actual work experience that stands you up above the crowd)

[daisydaisy]

Thanks for the help everyone

soo...to sum it up, do you think there are any horticultural careers that are mainly enjoyable but also give you a good earning?? Starting at university??

Thanks x

[Glutton4...]

Sadly not!

But then I'm a bit biased, having recently been made redundant

If you want the longer version PM me - but only if you're really bored!

Well-paid job = stress.
Enjoyable job = low pay.
Fact. (Well, in my experience anyway! X)

[Two_Sheds]

do you think there are any horticultural careers that are mainly enjoyable but also give you a good earning? Starting at university?

I guess there is more money in garden design (eg. Joe Swift) than in being a jobbing gardener.
And if you've got a face for TV (or radio ) you could eventually hit the big time (Alan, Chris, Carol, Monty etc)

Main thing is to enjoy what you do. If you want to earn big bucks, go work for an oil company instead

[seasprout]

Thanks for the help everyone

soo...to sum it up, do you think there are any horticultural careers that are mainly enjoyable but also give you a good earning?? Starting at university??

Thanks x

Horticultural lecturer.......