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The Chartered Institute of Horticulture
We are the professional voice for horticulture, uniting a growing profession
Your membership to the Chartered Institute of Horticulture gives you access to the only community in the industry with members from every aspect of horticulture. Membership gives you access to network with fellow horticultural professionals, attend technical and social gatherings, read our publications, and stand out amongst your colleagues as a member of a chartered organisation.
Join and grow your career with us.
Chartered
For individuals at the height of their careers with significant experience and/or qualifications in the field.
Fellow
Nominated by the board for their contribution to the industry.
Latest News
Dr David Robinson Memorial Lecture at Powerscourt 25.10.2018
Carol Marks, MCIHort, from Bord Bia introduces the Dr David Robinson Memorial Lecture at Powerscourt today (25.10.2018) Dr David Robinson (image left) was a North Irish horticultural scientist who made important contributions to the national and international fields...
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Faye Adams, CIH Award winner, with the President, Dr Owen Doyle.
Faye Adams, wins the CIH prize for 'Best first year Student' at the 2018 awards at Kew Gardens. She is pictured here with Dr Owen Doyle, President of the CIH. Well done Faye, many congratulations on your award.
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DESTINATION USA -A fully funded year in the USA for British student horticulturists. CLOSING DATE 26.10.2018
The Royal Horticultural Society, in collaboration with the Garden Club of America & Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, is offering the exciting opportunity of a 12 month practical internship in ornamental horticulture at the world-renowned Longwood Gardens in...
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Christmas at Kew 2018
Christmas at Kew 2018 A mesmerising trail illuminated by one million glimmering lights...
London Parks & Gardens Study Day -Fulham Palace - Plant collecting in 17th & 18th Century 11.12.2018
The day offers a chance to learn about the intense interest in botany and...
Notes from the President
Owen Doyle
CIH President, CHort FCIHort I am delighted to announce the launch of the NEW Chartered Institute of Horticulture website. This is a fresh, interactive and professional digital window to horticulture and our institute, so come on in and sees us in our new space! Our goal with this new website is to provide our visitors with an easier way to learn about horticulture and our institute. Our new website is interactive and gives better access, to our current members and prospective members, to see some really useful information about our events, membership details and the services we provide on the homepage. Amongst the new features the site contains integrated social media buttons for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to foster improved communication with our members. We will be constantly updating our content with helpful information, articles, blogs, newsletters, announcements and member and activities. We hope you find our new website fresh and modern; we have worked hard to make sure it contains valuable information to assist you.
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