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the horticultural correspondence college

Founded in the 1930s, HCC was one of the first specialist horticultural distance learning colleges, enabling people from anywhere to gain rewarding skills in horticulture and gardening. We are proud that people consider us to be one of the most respected colleges for gaining horticultural skills whilst studying at home. Our former principal Oliver Menhinick was recognised for his contribution to horticultural education with awards including an MBE. He sadly passed away in 2013, however we are proud to carry on his work - helping people gain valuable skills and knowledge so they can enjoy fulfilling new careers or more from their interests. As a college that deeply cares about helping our students succeed, we always appreciate their feedback*: “I really enjoyed the course and have just started a job as a gardener in Nottinghamshire and I'm loving it. Thank you.” “I've found the course material easy to use, well-structured and it is providing me with an excellent grounding in gardening. I am already using the knowledge gained in my own garden and putting it to use as a volunteer assistant gardener at a stately home!” “Staff are very helpful. I had lovely comments from the tutor who marked my assignments.” “Everyone I have dealt with has been most accommodating. The constructive comments from my tutor have been very helpful it has been a pleasure doing the course. The books and material I have accumulated throughout the course has been useful in projects around my garden thank you.” “Challenging but in a fantastic way! I can’t believe how much I am learning!” Our courses We provide a comprehensive range of fulfilling courses and career pathways across gardening, garden design, floristry, arboriculture, forestry, and farming. Our course materials are straight-forward to understand and break topics down into simple steps, making them easy to digest. This style enables our students to study at times and places that suit them – with the convenience of being able to fit their studies around their work and family commitments. Upon successful completion of your course you will either be awarded the HCC Certificate1 which, because of HCC’s reputation, can be a useful addition to your CV or a qualification issued by one of the awarding bodies below. Some of our courses also prepare learners for exams or produce portfolios towards qualifications from respected external awarding bodies, including: Royal Horticultural Society Royal Forestry Society ABC Awards Quality License Scheme

castlebank horticultural centre

Lanark Community Development Trust – Lanark Community Development Trust

busby & clarkston horticultural society

The next Show was held on 4th September 1948 in Busby Primary School, establishing the tradition of holding the Annual Flower Show on the first Saturday in September. Membership was around 250, not dissimilar to what we have today The Society continued to meet alternatively in Busby East & West Church Halls. Whist drives, bulb shows, summer outings and dances were very popular, taking their place in the programme alongside the Annual Flower Show and the winter lectures It proved to be a very successful organisation and flourished over the succeeding years. A move was made to Clarkston in 1962 with the name Clarkston added and Clarkston Halls used as a base During its life, the Society has progressed and is now an established entity in the community, supported by local residents and businesses. Links have been forged with like-minded local and national groups through the Scottish Gardeners Forum The Committee numbers fifteen and we are always looking to encourage younger members to get involved A booklet commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Society has been published incorporating local historian, John McVicar’s exciting insight into the foundations of the current Society. You will be as amazed as we were to read that The Busby Horticultural Society was founded in 1881 and mounted its first show in Wilson’s Hall at the end of August 1882 1947-2007 The First Sixty Years is available from the Society.

tynedale horticultural service

sleekburn horticultural training unit

adl - academy for distance learning

ADL’s educational philosophy is based on our commitment to ensuring Students Are Our Priority. The Hallmark of any good distance learning institution is the level of support supplied to students as they journey through their studies. At the heart of our service to you are our committed and exceptional tutors, most holding a 3 year degree, with 5 years industry experience and remaining active within the horticultural industry. This combination, together with frequent reviews and updating of courses, makes our horticultural programs a unique learning experience. Horticultural courses are a real specialty for us and because of this, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) lists ADL as an approved distance learning provider on their website for the RHS qualifications. Moreover, the expertise of our tutors and support team, and quality of course content enables us to be one of the few distance learning providers, able to offer the RHS level 3 programs. In addition to these RHS qualifications, we also offer over 200 horticultural courses developed and written by our horticultural professionals. Subject areas include: Crops, General Horticulture, Herbs, Home Gardening, Hydroponics, Landscaping, Nursery and Propagation, Permaculture/Self Sufficiency, Plant Varieties, Trees and Turf. Our tutors provide unlimited support throughout your studies. For a change of career, advancement in employment, to set up in business, or to improve your own skills in horticulture for home use, ADL has a course to help you realise your ambition.

st john of god horticultural training centre

emma's wild garden

My love of horticulture grew after starting an allotment 6 years ago at the school where I used to teach. I have always enjoyed nature and wildlife, but wanted to explore the possibilities that learning outdoors could have. After teaching in the classroom for 14 years (at that point) I had no idea of the impact gardening would have on my students. It has been simply magical to watch. I have witnessed first hand the positive impact nurturing a garden can have, and not just on a personal level! Everyone should garden - it is SO good for you! Gardening after a day in work was simply not enough, so three years ago I enrolled on a horticultural course with the Royal Horticultural Society at Ness Gardens, I have taken floral design classes and I'm using my teaching skills to hold workshops so that others can enjoy plants and flowers regardless of whether they have a garden or not. An opportunity arose to hold my own planting workshops at Make in Liverpool and an idea for Emma's Wild Garden grew from there, I finally had a creative outlet for my plant passion and I could share it with others. As well as providing workshops, I have been creating my own terrariums as gifts and then to sell. Gardening doesn't have to involve wearing wellies - although I love my bumblebee pair - it can be done whatever the weather and using beautiful glassware and stylish planters for any room in your home.

church farm horticultural & environmental conservation training centre

isobel spence

Isobel is a gardener and plant dyer using grown and foraged plants to create hand-dyed textiles. Time spent foraging, walking and wandering outdoors combined with a professional horticultural training at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Isobel has acquired an intimate knowledge and understanding of plants. This directly translates into her practise as a natural dyer where Isobel celebrates plants imprinting their stories onto textiles.