Bridgwater College’s Cannington Centre, in Somerset, recently held a Grow Careers in Horticulture event to encourage the next generation of professional horticulturists.
More than 50 local secondary school pupils from Robert Blake Science College and Brymore were amongst more than 100 delegates to the Institute of Horticulture (IOH) sponsored event.
Exhibitors including The Eden Project, Bristol Zoo, Cantelo nurseries, RHS, IOH, IOG and South West Growers contributed to a series of talks and tasters encouraging attendees to consider a career in horticulture.
Careers showcased included working in zoological, educational and research gardens, the food production industry, the ornamental plants sector, and sports turf.
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