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The Historic and Botanic Gardens Bursary Scheme

is offering exciting opportunities to gain practical experience in some of the UK’s great historic and Botanic gardens. These gardens will be offering one-year placements from September 2010

Chatsworth House ~ Hampton Court ~ Chelsea Physic Garden ~
Leith Hall ~ Myddleton House ~ Ness Botanic Garden ~ Bristol University Botanic Garden ~ Cambo House ~ Threave Down House/Eltham Palace ~
Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum ~ Royal Victoria Park Botanical Gardens ~
Osborne House ~ Walmer Castle ~ Winterbourne Botanic Garden.

For details of how to apply click here
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Trainee Gardeners Required

for one year placements from September 2010 at
Audley End House, Saffron Walden, Essex.

For full details contact Louise Ellis at English Heritage here

Recent comments from our postbag include:

”....have just got my results from the RHS , a COMMENDATION !! I’m thrilled...Many thanks to all for a BRILLIANT course and support, especially my tutor Christine...will be back for the Diploma next year...”
A. G. London

“.....thank you for the CD, it made it through the S A Postal Service and in one piece....Before going on to that I would like to thank yourselves for the amusing CD Course Study Guide. VERY well written and bought some smiles....”.Ian D. Cape Town South Africa

“...I would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen and IHRS for providing me with an excellent course and tuition. The modules were well written and even though I never met my tutor, Helen, I always felt she was there for me to ask questions at any time. The comments made on my answers were very beneficial....” Nicola R. UK

“...I should like to thank you for all your help, guidance and prompt attention over the last three years; nobody could have asked for a better tutor nor a more informative course. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much.......” Teresa O’R UK

“....I am writing to thank you for your continual encouragement, support and advice, during the time that I have spent studying for RHS level 2 certificate with the IHRS. I have found the written modules produced by the IHRS enjoyable to read and invaluable to study. Having completed the course, I feel I have been led carefully through the various facets of the world of horticulture, in a way that implements the best possible establishment, in my own mind, of the material covered. Undertaking this period of study with the IHRS has guided me from being someone who gardens to earn a living to a professional gardener. .......I will be moving on to more advanced study with the IHRS, which I am sure will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience that I am looking forward to immensely. Many thanks . Steve H. UK

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HORTICULTURE, from the Latin hortus, meaning garden and cultor,
for culture, is defined as the "art of cultivating or managing a garden" of fruit,
vegetables and flowers, hence HORTICULTURIST,
one engaged in such pursuits, especially scientifically, as a profession.

The word garden derives from the Anglo Saxon gyrdon
which means to enclose.
Gardens seem to be rooted in the desire of human beings to surround themselves with beautiful plants, shade, and unique foods.

Paradise is the Persian word for garden; an allusion to the concept that gardens are pleasure grounds.

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Welcome to our World of Opportunity

This new web site is intended to replace our conventional written prospectus giving you immediate access to the latest information about the college and our courses: we aim to provide clear and unambiguous information; no bells, whistles or animations.

Trials of Courses on CD

Royal Horticultural Society’s level 2

The trial of the RHS level 2 on CD is progressing well and
all places have now been filled. Please contact us for details of the new CD version of this course.

We are currently preparing trial CD versions of the following courses:

• Royal Forestry Society’s (ABC) Certificate in Forestry
• Royal Horticultural Society’s (level 3) Advanced Certificate
• Organic Market Gardening
• The Country Chef
• Organic Smallholding & Livestock Husbandry

Please follow the link here for more details.
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Worldwide Horticultural Tours

There are still a few places available for the China - Yunnan tour in
June 2010 and to Argentina during November and December.

All other 2010 tours are fully booked.