Affiliate
Affiliate membership is designed for horticulturists who are at the beginning of their careers, just starting to gain experience and qualifications.
Affiliate membership is just £86 for the year. Your membership to the Chartered Institute of Horticulture gives you access to the only community in the Horticultural industry with members from every aspect of horticulture. We are the professional voice for horticulture, join and grow your career with us.
Do I qualify to be an Affiliate member?
To become an Affiliate member you will require a minimum of 0 – 4 points from a combination of both qualifications and work experience. Every year working in the industry equates to one point and depending on your level of qualifications they also qualify you for further points. Please have a look over our membership criteria and supporting documentation before applying.
How do I become a member?
All you need to do is click on apply now, and fill in our online application form. Once we receive the application we will contact you for payment and your application will be processed within 5 working days. If you have been successful in your application your certificate and membership card will be posted to you.
Benefits
Member Discounts
Reduced CIH event attendance for student members.
The Horticulturist journal
View the printed copy of our journal, currently issued three times a year, written specifically for our members to keep them informed of current events and articles of interest
e-Horticulturist
A monthly email digest of industry and CIH events and news
Career Progression
Undertake regular CPD and get on track to full membership with a view to achieving Chartered Horticulturist status.
Networking
Branch visits provide opportunities to network and gain access to otherwise unavailable facilities and individuals.
Progress to CIHort
Get on track to achieving Chartered Horticulturist status
Become an Affiliate member for
£86