Discover the Perfect Horticulture Course for Your Growing Passion
Anywhere plants are grown, cultivated or cared for a horticulturist will be involved, designing, creating and caring for plant environments and growing systems.
It can be a daunting task choosing what career path to follow…
Is a horticultural job right for you? Will you enjoy a career in horticulture?
Therefore, it’s important to think about:
Your Interests
If you're interested in horticulture you'll remain motivated and happy in your choice of career. A job in horticulture is a rewarding one that connects you with nature.
Your Skills
These can often be developed once you have begun your horticultural career journey. Core skills such as written, numeracy and IT skills will make your progress easier.
Your Values
Think about what you consider important in your life. Applying this to your work will help give purpose to your job and longevity to your career in horticulture.
When deciding your future career path, are you........
- Looking for a rewarding career?
- Love working outdoors with plants, nature and the environment?
- Creative or practical?
Then a horticultural job could be the right profession for you.
Enjoy Growing?
Horticulturists cultivate plants, they work with a wide variety of species, nurturing growing environments to create productive and beautiful botanical displays.
Have an Eye for Detail?
Plant production staff keep nurseries, glasshouses and growing facilities at their best, making sure they are healthy, productive and well maintained.
Interested in plants and ecology?
Plant production staff keep nurseries, glasshouses and growing facilities at their best, making sure they are healthy, productive and well maintained.
Want to save the environment?
Horticulturists help create and conserve plant habitats for wildlife, biodiversity, and to promote sustainable growing. They develop eco-friendly cultivation methods to help combat environmental concerns.
Feeling Creative?
The job of garden designers and horticultural consultants is to design exciting and functional plant displays and growing systems for their clients to enjoy at any time of the year, in any weather, both indoors or outdoors.
A wealth of careers open to you...
The industry has a broad range of horticultural roles. View over 40 job roles in the horticultural industry to see which ones pique your interest. Then, learn more about the qualifications, skills, and experience needed.
There are multiple ways into the horticulture industry from apprenticeships to specialist training. Learn more about the training and education needed...
Learn everything about horticulture from success stories, news and more!
We have created a wide range of resources available to learn more about the wonderful world of horticulture, from career stories, FAQs, training information, news and further insights into the industry.
News & Insights
The latest GoLandscape news, details of career events, helpful advice, guidance and tips to get the most out of horticulture.
FAQ’s
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Career Quiz Finder
Find Out Which Horticultual Careers would suit you best and learn about the full variety of industry occupations.
Day In The Life Videos
Hear from the people who already have landscaping careers . The videos will give you an insight into having a job in horticulture.
You will learn what their day to day role in horticulture is like, how they joined the industry and what they love about the landscaping work they carry out.
Horticulture is an exciting and rewarding industry to be a part of, but don’t just take our word for it...
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Parents
Looking for an exciting and wide-ranging career for your child? Find out the benefits and key information about a potential career in horticulture…
Primary Schools / Teacher or Career Advisor
Never has there been a better time
to encourage people to work in the horticulture industry…
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We can help you find the right horticulture career for you.