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Recent News

House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee

FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: On the 12th February The UK Government responded to the House of Lords Horticultural Committee’s report ‘ Sowing the seeds: A blooming English horticultural sector’ (6th November 2023) and published at the following link: Horticultural Sector...

Horticultural professions unite to celebrate International Women’s Day

As International Women's Day approaches on 8 March 2024, the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media professions stand together to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and reaffirm their...

Advanced British Standard Consultation

The Department of Education (DoE) announce a consultation on The Advanced British Standard. Over the next decade, DoE are seeking to introduce the Advanced British Standard (ABS), a new Baccalaureate-style qualification framework for 16-19 year-olds. The ABS will:...

Improving Farm Productivity grant

The grant is open to horticultural and farm businesses and is to cover 50% of the costs of robotic and automated equipment (paying out £25,000 - £500,000), and 25% of solar equipment (paying out £15,000-£100,000). Deadline for applications 21 March 2024.  Click here...

The Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO!

Round 1 of the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition (YHoY) is well underway and the closing date Thursday 29th February is approaching fast!  We have a new platform, a new look registration and single link access to the round making it quick and easy...

The Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2024 is launched!

We are thrilled to be launching the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition (YHoY) run by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, with the online Round 1 opening for entry on Thursday, 1 February 2024, the link can be found on our website and social media...

January eHort Message from the President

Firstly, a very happy and healthy new year to you all. I hope you had time for some rest and are recharged for the year ahead – I was lucky to have an extended break and saw Christmas at Kew, and the snowman trail at Hillsborough Castle – wonderful gardens excellently...
House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee

House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee

FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: On the 12th February The UK Government responded to the House of Lords Horticultural Committee’s report ‘ Sowing the seeds: A blooming English horticultural sector’ (6th November 2023) and published at the following link: Horticultural Sector...

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Advanced British Standard Consultation

Advanced British Standard Consultation

The Department of Education (DoE) announce a consultation on The Advanced British Standard. Over the next decade, DoE are seeking to introduce the Advanced British Standard (ABS), a new Baccalaureate-style qualification framework for 16-19 year-olds. The ABS will:...

read more
Improving Farm Productivity grant

Improving Farm Productivity grant

The grant is open to horticultural and farm businesses and is to cover 50% of the costs of robotic and automated equipment (paying out £25,000 - £500,000), and 25% of solar equipment (paying out £15,000-£100,000). Deadline for applications 21 March 2024.  Click here...

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Upcoming Events

Annual General Meeting 2024
1 May 2024

Annual General Meeting 2024

SAVE THE DATE The Chartered Institute of Horticulture's Annual General Meeting is taking place...

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Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Network Meeting
7 May 2024

Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Network Meeting

We are pleased to invite members and non members to our upcoming Social and...

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