Whether your passion is photography, art or science there is a career for you in horticulture. Here are just a few.
Horticulture is the art, science, technology and business of cultivating all sorts of plants, including medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables and grains, herbs, and ornamental trees.
The horticultural industry is a massive contributor to the UK economy and our environment and food security depend on it. Here are some of the careers in horticulture that you might like, whatever your interests are.
For the creative
Garden designer
Florist
Horticultural journalist
Landscape designer
Landscape architect
For the business minded
Garden centre manager
Logistics manager
For the green-fingered
Fruit / veg grower
Gardener
For the conservation enthusiast
Countryside manager
Environmental education officer
Garden historian
Landscape ecologist
Nature conservation officer
For the scientific / technical
Soil scientist
Environmental or horticultural scientist
Horticultural chemist
Plant geneticist
Propagation scientist
For the sporty / health conscious
Green gym manager
Horticultural therapist
Groundsperson
Arboriculturalist