CIH Development Officer, Helen Sessions, is working on the employer and industry engagement for the new Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care T Levels. The two Technical Qualifications (TQs) in Land represent an excellent opportunity for young people to start...

Clare Matterson CBE will be the next Director General of the RHS, the UK’s largestgardening charity. Clare, currently Executive Director, Engagement at the NaturalHistory Museum (NHM), will join the RHS on Monday 9 May 2022. In her current role at NHM, Clare led the...

Finally the country is being released from lockdown, albeit with trepidation. I am adopting a positive attitude and hope that we will continue to see improvements. Recently I attended the launch of the Orchid Festival at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. It was good to catch...

Following an in-depth review and multiple stakeholder engagement, The Chartered Institute of Horticulture launches its five-year Strategy 2022-2027. To view the Strategy, please click here.

Applications for Landscape Recovery projects are open and will close on 24 May 2022. Apply for Landscape Recovery funding to protect native species and improve rivers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Example projects could include:   restoring the natural courses and...

With a prize fund of £8000 there are opportunities to win prizes across round 1, regional finals, and the grand final. The ultimate winner of the competition wins a £2500 travel bursary to fund horticultural related travel anywhere in the world. The competition is...

January brought the sad news that Peter Seabrook FCIHort, MBE passed away suddenly after a heart attack aged 86. Peter, a long-standing member of the Institute, joining in 1984, had a distinguished career as a writer, broadcaster and was an inspirational...

As we enter 2022, we once again are faced with an uncertain future. COVID-19 is impacting on all facets of our lives. Many of our members have pivotal roles in management of green spaces, food and ornamental production, research and education. We support our members...

Dr John Grimshaw FLS has been presented with the Northern Branch Commendation in recognition of his horticultural achievements. The presentation was made by Branch Chair Mike Hirst FCIHort and CIH Honorary Secretary Jason Daff MCIHort.   John will be familiar to many...

The Autumn 2021 publication of The Horticulturist is out now for all members, For a preview of what’s inside this edition click here

I have just returned from the first face-to-face meeting of the Management Board, Council of Trustees and Branch Chairs committee. The meeting took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Maidenhead. Members who could not attend in person were able to join...

How-to-update-Members-contact-details-activity-field-and-sectorDownload The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s (CIH) new website developments allow members to update their details directly onto the CIH website. We’re asking all members to login to the Member’s...

The Government has recently announced a new consultation to reform the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The consultation is aimed at farmers, growers, processors and others in the supply chain across the UK who pay a statutory levy specifically...

Farmers, foresters and growers from across England are urged to apply for grants to buy new equipment and infrastructure to help to improve efficiency and help us build back greener.This could include solar powered electric fences, water treatment systems that use...

A fully funded year in the USA for British student horticulturists. 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...

https://youtu.be/1RwmeajagI8 The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 26) is being held in Glasgow, from the 31st October – 12th November 2021, uniting the world to tackle climate change. To mark the event, The Chartered Institute of Horticulture is...

https://youtu.be/4LKwWrYIIt0 The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 26) is being held in Glasgow, from the 31st October – 12th November 2021, uniting the world to tackle climate change. To mark the event, The Chartered Institute of Horticulture is...

The Super Early Bird offer for the IHC 2022 event is open until 15th November 2021. Follow the link below for further information. The International Horticultural Congress (IHC) is the most important scientific event organised every four years since 1959 in the fields...

The United Nations COP26 climate summit is in progression in Glasgow. It has been described as a “turning point for humanity” with outcomes that will have significant impact on the world. On Wednesday 3rd of November, we have the first event of the Grow Careers...

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 26) is being held in Glasgow, from the 31st October – 12th November 2021, uniting the world to tackle climate change. To mark the event, The Chartered Institute of Horticulture is showcasing Best Practise Across...

Over the past month we have seen the country slowly opening up after a lockdown that we could not foresee would last so long. Nationally we are experiencing shortages of experienced staff, significantly in the Horticulture sector. We have seen a reduction in both...